City of Jasper Christmas Classic: These Guys Play D

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The City of Jasper Christmas Classic had an impressive second year, and it looks like it will only keep growing. There were many offensive weapons in the classic, but I want to take a look at some of the guys who were locking up on D…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703070,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Marion-Brewer-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Marion-Brewer-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703070" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Marion 'Tre" Brewer</strong> (5'9/PG/'25/Lausanne Collegiate School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: tr3_brewer06</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @MarionBrewerIII</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Marion did a good job scoring at all levels throughout the weekend. He brought leadership and experience to the floor and had a really good IQ. He played lockdown defense and was very disruptive as an on-ball defender. He forced ball-handlers to work every time they were looking to create off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703071,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Asa-Wood-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Asa-Wood-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703071" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958830' first='Asa' last='Wood']</strong> (5'10/PG/'26/Huffman HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: awoody.dge / _vikinghoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @asawood0 / @vikinghoops_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Asa is a small lead guard who can help with ball-handling responsibilities but showed his ability to knock down the trey ball with efficiency. Even though I have seen him before, he was very impressive with his defensive energy and effort, which was highly contagious. He picked up and made opponent ball-handlers compete the length of the court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703075,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Deven-Moultrie-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Deven-Moultrie-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703075" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543549' first='Deven' last='Moultrie']</strong> (5'11/PG/'26/Dutchtown HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _zerodevv</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @DevenMoultrie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">When Dutchtown had to have a spark to ignite their comeback against Enterprise, Deven stepped up and came up big down the stretch, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. He forced several turnovers, leading to offense and his squad catching up, forcing OT, and ultimately getting the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703078,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Royon-Spears-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Royon-Spears-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703078" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314071' first='Royon' last='Spears']</strong> (6'3/CG/'26/Jasper)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: royonspears10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @royonspears10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Royon is a transfer who has brought his athleticism, energy, and effort to the Vikings squad. He is a backcourt talent who can create his own offense and create for others. His size on the perimeter helps him to be a relentless competitor on the defensive end of the floor. He showed that he can apply defense that stagnates offenses. He will be a key piece to the puzzle going down the stretch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703079,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Tim-Austin-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Tim-Austin-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703079" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2788724' first='Timothy' last='Austin']</strong> (6'2/CG/'25/Huffman)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">If I was giving out awards, Tim would be the defensive player of the weekend. He is a competitor who does not back down from anything and is the heart of his squad. He does not mind doing the dirty work on both ends of the court, especially on defense, as he showed his ability to defend all positions. His physical build helps him to battle in the paint, and his quickness and agility help him to defend on the perimeter and out in space.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2703080,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Chris-Anderson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/PH-Chris-Anderson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2703080" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2909616' first='Chris' last='Anderson']</strong> (5'10/CG/'26/Dutchtown)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Chrisconceited</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @ChrisA2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is a solid backcourt talent who made his mark on the defensive end of the floor. He is surrounded by some talented scorers, so even though he is not a primary scoring option, that does not stop him from being a key factor on defense. He was active and instinctive, and unfortunately, he got hurt on day one, which impacted him going forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2813749' first='Izaiah' last='Turman']</strong> (6'0/CG/'26/Jonesboro HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 3luhhgoat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @izaiahturman3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Izaiah is a tough backcourt talent who provided solid minutes for his squad. He is a secondary ball-handler on offense, but he really stood out in his play on the defensive end of the floor. He is highly active, moves his feet, and utilizes his hands very well. His on-ball pressure forced opponents into making decisions that led to turnovers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Caleb Reed</strong> (6'0/CG/'25/Camden County HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Marchael123</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Caleb3_Reed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Caleb had his best offensive performance on Saturday, as he shot the trey ball well and was more aggressive in looking for his offense. He stood out on the defensive end of the court as he pressured the ball and forced defenders to play at a pace they desired not to. He showed experience and leadership and was the spark whenever Camden needed a play to be made defensively.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->