Standouts from Hoop Herald Holiday Classic
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The Hoop Herald Holiday Classic ran by Run The Show was a good event to see teams from around the Akron area. I attended the final three games of the event and in this article will break down the top…
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Continue ReadingThe Hoop Herald Holiday Classic ran by Run The Show was a good event to see teams from around the Akron area. I attended the final three games of the event and in this article will break down the top performers from the event.
Recently going over the 1,000 career point mark early in the month, Bosley added 40 to his career total with a dominant performance. A tough guard, Bosley gets his hands on the ball often defensively and isn’t afraid to attack the basket. Nobody on Woodridge had the athleticism or quickness to stay in front of Bosley as he got wherever he wanted. In the second half, Bosley started making it rain from downtown with some tough step-back and pull-up 3-pointers. Very impressed with what Bosley showed me on Wednesday.
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A prospect I only got to see once on the grassroots circuit, it was good to see Huffman in a high school setting with Cuyahoga Falls. I thought Huffman shot the ball well from the perimeter and did a good job handling the double teams that were thrown his way. A stretch 4/5 at the next level, Huffman had a couple confident takes off the bounce and pivoted to get cleaner looks at the rim. Easy to see why Ohio Christian prioritized him early in the summer and secured an early commitment.
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Leading his team to the win, Bell made a lot of shots from the perimeter in this one. The highlight of the game came at the halftime buzzer when Bell made a double clutch 3-pointer. Bell is a steady point guard who makes quick decisions and can really shoot it from the outside. A priority recruit for small college programs around Ohio.
Returning from a trip to Florida, Louisville was a little slow to pull away from the host Tallmadge but still managed to win comfortably. Nigro did what he usually does, which is attack the rim with a lot of aggression. Able to score through contact off one or two feet, Nigro is a load to stop in the paint. I expect scholarship programs to continue to come check out Louisville for their 2024 and 2025 talent.
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I thought Marshall was the key piece for the Leopards as he impacted the game in a variety of ways. A versatile wing who drew the toughest defensive match-up to slow down the Tallmadge offense, Marshall made an impact on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Marshall played with a lot of energy and his teammates found him in good positions to score. He also knocked down an open 3-pointer from the corner to cap off an impressive win.
The host Blue Devils have a very intriguing 2025 prospect with Davis, a wing guard who can really shoot it. Since last watching Davis in the spring, I thought he looked more explosive and had improved his body. Taking a clear step athletically during this crucial development time, I expect Davis to receive a bunch of scholarship interest next spring and summer. A sleeper prospect in northeast Ohio that not many fans know about.