Midseason Review: 20 Breakout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best things about High School basketball is watching players improve. In an era of instant gratification, it would be easy for players to give up after a season or two of limited success. However these guys exemplify the definition of grinders. Here a look at 20 players that are in the midst of breakout season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1655146' first='Joe' last='Brown'] - One of the best teammates, Brown has increased his minutes and production for DP. He had a 17 point outing in a win over Spring Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2122232' first='Kayden' last='Arnold'] - Sharpshooter has found a home at DO. He knocked down 6 threes in a victory this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1330093' first='Elijah' last='Redic'] - Has been a 20 plus point scorer for a Sunrise Mountain squad showing improvement. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1345413' first='Elijah' last='Flowers'] - Has carried over a strong Grassroots season into a solid high school campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1770273' first='Gavin' last='Cummins'] - The junior is doing a little bit of everything for 2A favorite Lake Mead, putting together a solid 11 - 4 - 2 - 2 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2316809' first='Gavin' last='Rhodes'] - Rhodes is one of the most underrated glass cleaners in the sophomore class, averaging almost 8 boards a game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1524335' first='Kamarion' last='Durant'] - The Legacy transfer is having a fabulous season, putting up 17 per game while leading Eldo in scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2027031' first='Emmitt' last='Bell'] - The physical guard has had some big performances including a season high 28 against Palo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2209462' first='CJ' last='Joshua'] - The transfer from Palo has established himself as one of the best rebounders in the state, averaging almost 15 per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2316825' first='Kalen' last='Bart'] - The junior put the state on notice with a career high 36 in a victory over Pinecrest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1566220' first='Kaden' last='Rowe'] - The junior has thrown his hat into the ring as one of the best shooters in the state, knocking down 42% of his threes for Manogue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2263756' first='Sean' last='Pendleton'] - Part of one of the best big three in the state, Pendleton's leadership and 13 points per game have BC looking like a contender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2127091' first='Anthony' last='Winters'] - The state's most underrated prospect leads the state with 6 steals per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243525' first='Miles' last='Williams'] - Love the improvement from the junior guard. One of the state's leaders in assist has a nearly 3-1 assist to turnover ratio. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2294341' first='Justin' last='Brulee'] - The Foothill Floor general has been one of the season's most consistent dime droppers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1277105' first='Christian' last='Cardona'] - He and his 17 points per game, has given the Spartans perhaps the top inside outside duo's in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243528' first='Kendan' last='Jones'] - Jones has turned himself into a legit prospect, and one of the top glass cleaners in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2129531' first='Josiah' last='Tinkorang'] - The do it all forward has provided Elko with great frontcourt depth, averaging almost 10 boards per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2143268' first='Justin' last='Bentley'] - High energy, on ball defender has Palo right in the mix of the playoff hunt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1961186' first='Bryce' last='Iwuoha'] – The sophomore has provided consistent production for a surprising Centennial squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->