Game Standouts: Warren vs DeKalb
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Here’s some of my top individual standouts from Warren’s 70-57 win over DeKalb in the 4A rockford guilford sectional semifinal. The Blue Devils will face the winner of Hononegah and McHenry on Friday night. Photo gallery will come later. Javerion…
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Continue ReadingHere’s some of my top individual standouts from Warren’s 70-57 win over DeKalb in the 4A rockford guilford sectional semifinal. The Blue Devils will face the winner of Hononegah and McHenry on Friday night. Photo gallery will come later.
My player of the game is Banks. The junior guard finished with 27 points and was a big factor on both ends. Converted a pair of second-chance buckets to start the game and was unfazed by contact over bigger defenders. As the game progressed, he extended his range and buried a pair of triples. Also showed bounce with a breakaway slam in the second half. Plenty of hustle on defense and getting on the floor for loose balls.
Highlights
Led the Barbs with 22 points in the loss. Extremely confident three-level scorer. He’s a volume shooter who knocked down six triples in the contest. I was also impressed with his footwork and passing abilities. Picking up a handful of assists in the contest.
6’4 big man was a physical presence in the paint. Also showed off bounce with an alley-oop slam in the opening minutes. He nearly threw down a ferocious poster late in the contest. Grant opened the 2nd half with an and-one and stretched the floor for a 3 on the next possession. Underrated player.
Another 6’4” F with a big physical presence. He created plenty of 2nd chance opportunities for Dekalb. Showed excellent body control down low.
While the freshman sensation had another big offensive performance, his defense really stood out. Showed off some quick hands and displayed excellent defensive footwork throughout the game. Picked up 3-4 steals in the second quarter alone. Got it done in transition. At least 6 fast break points in the opening half including a fast-break slam. Found the bucket from all three levels and finished with 22 points.