Tarkanian Classic Top Performers From Day 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On day 3 of the Tarkanian Classic, I watched the games that were at The Orleans Arena. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2047786"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b7c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In Bishop Gorman's game against Timpview, [player_tooltip player_id='2047786' first='Kameron' last='Cooper'] put up 21 points and had 9 rebounds. 11 of his 21 points from the free throw line (he was 11-12). Cooper also scored a big bucket late in the game that helped push it to overtime. Unfortunately the Gaels didn't get the win, but it was a valiant effort from the sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper was also named to the Tarkanian Classic All-Tournament team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965274"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b82c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965274' first='Ilan' last='Nikolov'] made some jumpers and shot well from the perimeter on Thursday. He connected on four 3-pointers and finished the game as Bishop Gorman's second leading scorer, with 16 points. In addition to contributions on offense, Nikolov had 1 steal and 1 block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335934"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b873"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior forward played hard and scored with efficiency in Coronado's game against Riviera Prep. He was scoring in the paint and made all 3 of his 3-point attempts. Stephenson also swatted 2 shots on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 18 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Blocks, 1 Assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665140"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b8b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zaccarion Jackson's drained a bunch of mid-range shots in Mojave's matchup with Boulder Creek. He has an ability create enough separation to get a good look. I also liked how he played on defense. Jackson was constantly pestering his opponents, and finished the game with 4 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 14 Points, 4 Steals, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267555"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b8fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1267555' first='EJ' last='Dacuma'] had a quality shooting performance in Sierra Vista's game against Montgomery. He was 3 of 6 from beyond the 3-point line, and also had some nice drives to the rim. I also noticed that he never stopped competing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 14 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111894"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676854fb0b93e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Merto's intensity and effort helped Desert Pines get the win against Rancho Verde. He had some timely rebounds, and second chance points in the 4th quarter. Merto also hit some much needed free throws. It was a clutch performance from him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 10 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->