Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
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The Corn Palace is hosting the Hoop City Classic, day 1 is in the books, day 2 is happening right now, and day 3 is tomorrow. Who should you watch on day 3? See below for PHD’s recommendations. Day 3…
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Continue ReadingThe Corn Palace is hosting the Hoop City Classic, day 1 is in the books, day 2 is happening right now, and day 3 is tomorrow. Who should you watch on day 3? See below for PHD’s recommendations.
Day 3 (December 30th) schedule of boy’s games and the players/comments are further below
9:30 AM – Rapid City Christian vs. Campbell County (WY)
11:00 AM – Cordova (TN) vs. Totino Grace (MN)
2:00 PM – Thunder Basin (WY) vs. Brandon Valley
5:00 PM – Potter County vs. Bridgewater-Emery
6:30 PM – Aberdeen Central vs. Thunder Basin (WY)
8:00 PM – Mitchell vs. DeLaSalle (MN)
9:30 PM – Lennox vs. Waconia (MN)
Day 3 Watchlist
-Coming back from a minor injury that happened at the LNI
-One of the elite PG’s in SD, quick, smart, skilled, team player
-Beautiful pull-up J, lightning quick 1st step, fearless finisher
-Has a well-rounded game, can do it all
-High IQ basketball player, makes it look easy
-Sharp passer, productive rebounder, 2-way player
-Great length, long arms
-A major three-point shooting threat
-Always has the green light, has extended range
-Positionless baller, Double-Double type of guy
-Strong, explosive, impressive DUNKER
-Sees the floor, shares the ball, willing passer
-Creator, facilitator, gifted passer, polished skills
-Spaces the floor, keeps the D honest, talented shooter
-Opportunistic scorer, underrated athleticism
-Strong, well-built, explosive athlete
-No problem getting to the cup, can score through contact
-Will also space & hit triples, an aggressive rebounder
-BIG fella, imposing size, serious post presence
-Double-Double type of player, paint protector
-Good hands & feet, quality post moves, soft scoring touch
-A Double-Double dude, off to a hot start
-Plays calm, cool & collected, but is very productive
-Has a crafty game, a soft scorers touch, top-notch jump shot
-Star multi-sport athlete, D1 mobility
-Great quickness, speed, fast-twitch
-Works hard, leader, playmaker, high upside
-Good length on the wing, moves well
-Can really stroke it, major 3-point threat
-Great leader, creates space, intriguing scoring potential
-All-State multiple years in football, gifted athlete
-Playmaker off the bounce, creative & aggressive
-Dynamic 1st step, scores in & out, problematic on D