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Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton

Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez December 27, 2023 @ 03:59 PM
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Kade Whitlock
Kade Whitlock 6'4" | SF | 2024
UT
Deacon Poole
Deacon Poole 6'1" | PG | 2024
UT
Josh Checketts
Josh Checketts 6'8" | CG | 2025
UT
Sam Romer
Sam Romer 6'4" | CG | 2025
UT
Isaiah Beh
Isaiah Beh 6'5" | CG | 2026
UT
Quinton Christman
Quinton Christman 5'10" | PG | 2024
UT
Mekhi Martin
Mekhi Martin 6'2" | PG | 2024
UT
KJ Miller
KJ Miller 6'3" | CG | 2024
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great game to start off this Autism Holiday Classic Tournament here at Olympus High School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Closing Minutes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1115933"],"_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":"Christman was steady and poised through the entire game. He is impressive the way that he can pace himself and keep angles that allow him to see cutters and what the defense is doing. He hit a clutch three-pointer in the right corner off of a step-back. This kid is nails and is a very under the radar prospect.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1991"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568152"],"_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":"This is where Layton benefits from the rotation that they have. Romer was solid the entire game but had a big bucket where he showed patience with 2 seconds left and he got his defender in the air and was able to get it up and in for the win. Romer had himself a game and you can see a lot fo growth in his game from last season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658d9dc5eb541"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Big Time Shot Makers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057041"],"_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":"Right off the bat KJ was ready to roll as he hit the first few buckets and he was shooting it well from deep. Kj was making them on the move, off the bounce and in rhythm catch and shoot. San Marcos got a steal with him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1a3f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2271118"],"_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":"Poole was making some big shots and he was the player that was keeping Murray close and he was ready to shoot at all times. Impressive off of some set pieces but also in scrambles. Underrated talent for sure.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1a8b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Underrated on the Floor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2244581"],"_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":"In a perfect world you want to see a kid like him get more touches. he was the biggest kid on the floor big a stretch and he got minimal touches, but it does not take away from the fact that he has exceptional touch around the rim and he cleans things up after misses. When he watches film and sees openings when shots go up and he is more active moving to get rebounds his put back production will go up.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1ad7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2304869"],"_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":"Undersized but he plays his position well. He does a great job of adjusting and reading the defense. He was active on the glass and if he did not get a board he got his hands on a lot of those rebounds. He is going to have to continue to do his thing as the season progresses because they will be undersized almost every game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1b22"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Solid Play</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057040"],"_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":"When Martin gets downhill and in the lane it is crazy how he can just bully his way to easy shot making opportunities. He showed that strength of his game through different looks. Solid handle and shiftiness.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1b6b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1439714"],"_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":"Beh looked good as a do it all bigger guard. He is looking stronger and he is quick. He is solid with his back to the basket and if he can get more touches in the mid-post he is really going to do work.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658c9e51d1bb2"} /-->

Great game to start off this Autism Holiday Classic Tournament here at Olympus High School.

Quinton Christman

Quinton Christman

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Quinton
Christman PG
Class
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Height
5'10"
HS
Murray
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Christman was steady and poised through the entire game. He is impressive the way that he can pace...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Quinton Christman

State: Utah
School: Murray
Club: Utah Force
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Sam Romer

Sam Romer

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Sam
Romer CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Layton
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
This is where Layton benefits from the rotation that they have. Romer was solid the entire game but...
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Sam Romer

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State: Utah
School: Layton
Club: Team Utah
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Cal State-San Marcos
KJ Miller

KJ Miller

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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KJ
Miller CG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Layton
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Right off the bat KJ was ready to roll as he hit the first few buckets and he...
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Cal State-San Marcos
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KJ Miller

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State: Utah
School: Layton
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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Deacon Poole

Deacon Poole

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Deacon
Poole PG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Murray
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Poole was making some big shots and he was the player that was keeping Murray close and he...
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Deacon Poole

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State: Utah
School: Murray
Club: Utah Premier
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Josh Checketts

Josh Checketts

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Josh
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Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Layton
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
In a perfect world you want to see a kid like him get more touches. he was the...
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Josh Checketts

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School: Layton
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Kade Whitlock

Kade Whitlock

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Kade
Whitlock SF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Murray
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Undersized but he plays his position well. He does a great job of adjusting and reading the defense....
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Kade Whitlock

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School: Murray
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Mekhi Martin

Mekhi Martin

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Mekhi
Martin PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Layton
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
When Martin gets downhill and in the lane it is crazy how he can just bully his way...
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Snow (UT)
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Mekhi Martin

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State: Utah
School: Layton
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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Isaiah Beh

Isaiah Beh

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Isaiah
Beh CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Murray
|
UT
Takeaways: Murray vs. Layton
Beh looked good as a do it all bigger guard. He is looking stronger and he is quick....
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Isaiah Beh

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State: Utah
School: Murray
Club: Salt Lake Metro
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