Tarkanian Platinum Division All-Tournament Team: Wings/Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Tarkanian Classic wrapped up on Thursday afternoon at Bishop Gorman High School as the championship games in each bracket took place pitting top teams against each other. Some of the best games included St. Pius X St. Matthias (CA) vs Desert Mountain (AZ) (Platinum Championship), Weston Ranch (CA) vs Liberty Magnet (LA) (Ball Dawgs Championship), and Carlsbad (CA) vs Riverside Poly (CA) (Spalding Championship).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1502771"],"_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":"Tyrone was excellent throughout the week and averaged 22 points per game in matchups against Coronado (NV), Alta (UT), St. Augustine (CA) and Desert Mountain (AZ) en route to Pius winning the Platinum bracket championship. Riley consistently played within himself, took good shots, and delivered efficient scoring performances along with being a large factor in the Warriors controlling the glass each time out. He also led by example by consistently working hard on the defensive end. 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Douglas anchored the Warriors throughout the week providing a consistent physical presence as he was able to use his body, length, and intuition to defend/rebound effectively and without fouling.  He provided his team with a countless number of second and third chances on the offensive end and was often able to finish them himself but also has the vision and ability to setup teammates for easy shots.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1301718"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Shon competed hard on both ends for Calvary Christian and averaged 18.8 points per game in their games against Corona Centennial (CA), The Branson School (CA), Bishop Gorman (NV), and Arbor View (NV). Abaev showed great grit and tenacity this week as he struggled offensively at times but his effort level never wavered at either end. He is also an extremely willing passer who makes on target passes when finding teammates who are open or cutting to the basket. He can score the ball at all 3 levels and shoots the ball confidently off the dribble, coming off screens, and from the post.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1129386"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Pharaoh averaged 16 points per game as well as a couple of blocks and close to 10 rebounds in games against Bishop O'Connell (VA), St. Augustine (CA), Alta (UT), and Calvary Christian (FL). 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