Tarkanian Classic Top Performers From Day One Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tarkanian Classic High School division games began on Wednesday and. I was able to catch some big time match-ups at Bishop Gorman. There were quite a few Nevada players that stood out and a few of these guys helped their team secure big wins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252347"],"_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-6765a44264874"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1252347' first='Jaden' last='Riley'] got it going in the second half on Wednesday. He started to get to his spots, and had his defenders on their heels. Riley took it all the way to the rack a couple of times, and also started to connect on his jumpers and 3-Point attempts. His efforts were enough to put American Fork away, and Liberty came out with the win 56-48. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 18 Second Half Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374248"],"_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-6765a442648fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2374248' first='Dashaun' last='Harris'] has ice in his veins. When the game was on the line, the freshman stepped up for Democracy Prep and hit the game winning shot. Harris pulled his guy out a bit beyond the 3-point line, and from there drove as hard as he could to the elbow, and then drained a pull up 2. Harris played earlier in the game as well, contributing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["986960"],"_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-6765a44264961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='986960' first='Nick' last='Jefferson'] showcased his floor general skillset against Westchester on Wednesday night. He played fast, but pretty under control and facilitated much of Bishop Gorman's offense. Jefferson was also splashing some NBA range 3's. The senior point guard finished with 20 points and was the Gaels leading scorer. Bishop Gorman also got the win, 72-60.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374347"],"_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-6765a442649be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The freshman had a hot start on Wednesday against BCAT. He hit five 3-pointers, and scored 15 of Desert Pines first 17 points. McMorran II continued to play well the rest of the way. Finding his teammates for some open looks, and hunting is own shots as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 32 Points, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-12 on 3-Point Attempts </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1268866"],"_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-6765a44264a18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1268866' first='CJ' last='Shaw'] opened the Tark Classic with a stellar performance. He played with a lot of poise and consistently got to his spots on offense. I was also a fan of the way he played the passing lanes on defense, which led to a couple of steals. Shaw finished the game as Mojave's leading scorer, with 26 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529852"],"_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-6765a44264a5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1529852' first='Josiah' last='Stroughter'] made a number of plays in DPAC's game against Akron Buchtel on Wednesday to help them get the win. On offense he had aggressive takes to the rim, and drained some outside shots as well. On defense, he applied heavy pressure against the other teams point guard throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["986971"],"_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-6765a44264aa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='986971' first='Prince' last='Davis'] dropped 19 points and had 5 assists on Wednesday. He had some nice bursts of acceleration, which helped him score some easy lay-ups. Davis also made three 3-pointers and got to the free throw line a couple of times. In addition to his offensive play, I noticed him snag 3 steals over the course of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->