December Top Bucket Getters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five athletic phenoms have proven nearly impossible to slow down, making them must-see players as they look to lead their teams on playoff pushes in the second half of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1936457"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eJunior guard Rowen Throrton has evolved into a complete scoring threat for the Tallasse Tigers this season. The talented 6'4u0022 playmaker is putting up staggering numbers, averaging 24.3 points per game while leading the Tigers to a 7-6 record so far. Throrton has an advanced scoring arsenal with the ability to shoot from all three levels as well as finish strong drives to the rim. He has scored 30+ points three times, including a season-high 50 points against Ellwood Christian. Even with the extra defensive attention, Throrton continues to produce big numbers as the clear go-to catalyst of the Tigers' offense. 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The talented 6'4u0022 floor general is averaging 22 points, 4.8 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. Davis sits 13th nationally in blocks among guards, 2nd in Alabama in assists per game, and tops Division 4A in both rebounds and blocks for his position. 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His scoring average places him top 16 in the state and in the top 280 nationally. Additionally, Patton leads all Class 6A players in the state in points per contest. Though the Gophers have hit some midseason struggles, Patton continues to excel, lighting up the scoreboard regularly with his lethal outside shooting and crafty drives to the hoop. His coach has praised his competitiveness and burner-scoring mentality as Patton racks up huge offensive performances. 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