Charles Ripley Holiday Showcase Marquee Matchup

This game was the final head-to-head of the 3 games held on the first day of the Charles Ripley Holiday Showcase. Check out the standout players and performances from each team in the matchup Central vs Parkview.    Moore showcased his point guard prowess as the primary ball handler and facilitator. He found his way into the lane and made smart passes when drawing extra defenders. He only scored 9 points in the contest but made up for that by playing solid defense pressuring ball handlers and contesting shooters.     Blair played well as a playmaker and scorer. He found teammates in traffic and scored amongst the trees inside through contact. He played with physicality while controlling the ball and maintaining the pace of the game. He finished with double digits in the game scoring 10 points.     Thomas played like a true forward utilizing his size and strength to clear out space in the lane. He grabbed boards with great box outs and meeting the ball at its highest point. He scored on solid putbacks and quick drop offs where he grouped the ball kept it high and scored.     Jayden is a strong slasher who makes his way to the lane for layups and shots inside 15 feet. He is the type of player to drive hard, daring defenders to stop him and meeting them with physicality. He scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half where he did all he could to try to pull off the comeback upset.     Jorden, the little brother of the above-mentioned Jayden, is a freshman making an impact. He can shoot the ball well from all 3 levels, but his best work is off the dribble with shifty moves while attacking the lane where he can finish with finesse and accuracy. He earned his way to the free throw line and was a spark early for the dull offense.

This game was the final head-to-head of the 3 games held on the first day of the Charles Ripley Holiday Showcase. Check out the standout players and performances from each team in the matchup Central vs Parkview.