State Semi-Finals Top Performing Seniors
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Carter Eddy TX #170 SG #41 HEIGHT 6'3" POS SG CLASS 2024 View Profile Carter Eddy State: Texas School: Ponder Carter Eddy Carter Eddy 6’3″ | SG Ponder | 2024 State TX played a major role in leading Ponder to…
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Continue ReadingCarter Eddy Carter Eddy 6’3″ | SG Ponder | 2024 State TX played a major role in leading Ponder to the State Championship. He showcased a high basketball IQ, consistently finding himself in the right spots through smart passing and timely relocations, resulting in quick points. His jumper was consistently pure, whether from the top of the key, around, or through the right wing and corner. As a timely passer, Eddy deceived defenses with his deceptive eyes, executing swift and tricky no-look passes.
Dillon Battie Dillon Battie 6’8″ | PF Lancaster | 2024 State #146 Nation TX left a dynamic impact on both ends of the court, showcasing his effectiveness as a post player with agility and precise footwork while navigating through defenders in the low post. He displayed great shot creation skills with an aggressive attack near the basket and also showed impeccable defense by contesting and swatting shots.
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Lefty shooting marksman, Jules Pugi Jules Pugi 6’2″ | SG Benjamin | 2024 TX consistently stayed prepared to catch and shoot from the left side of the perimeter, spotting up anywhere from the wing to the corner. He showed an understanding of offensive spacing and effective off-ball movement to create open looks, whether spotting up in transition or relocating in half-court sets.
Braden Hausen Braden Hausen 6’7″ | PF Amarillo | 2024 State #257 Nation TX showcased his versatility by transitioning his game to the paint when the perimeter jumpshot was unavailable. Hausen displayed impressive footwork, incorporating pump fakes, pivots, reverses, and turn-around push shots. His off-ball defense was spectacular, consistently denying the ball, staying attached to his man, and seamlessly sliding over into help positioning to block layup attempts. Hausen left it all on the floor, concluding his stellar high school career with peak effort.
Keitenn Bristow Keitenn Bristow 6’8″ | SF Holliday | 2024 State #260 Nation TX faced effective game planning, drawing attention off the ball and encountering double teams near the basket. Despite defensive efforts to force the ball away, Bristow remained dynamic, maneuvering through the post for scoring opportunities. He exhibited a soft touch around the rim, finishing short-range jumpers and floaters through traffic. In one-on-one situations, he posed a threat, showcasing a power drop step reverse layup and a smooth behind-the-back step-back jumper from the perimeter.