Dedham vs. Cardinal Spellman: Players of the Game

Dedham comes into the game 2-1 while Cardinal Spellman enters the game 0-2. Dedham used five underclassmen while Cardinal Spellman used eight. Very early in the game the score was close and still into the 2nd quarter. Then Dedham got hot from deep in the 3rd quarter and never looked back. Dedham would win 66-41 and move into the Muscato Holiday Tournament Final. Each team has athletes and below are the standouts.    Relentlessly attacks the rim, almost getting to the rim with ease. Has a great euro step that creates space from his defender. Well established dribbling skills that helps to attack the paint. Has the ability to finish through contact and finish with his weak hand. A great recognition where to be on defense especially in his teams press. Gets to the ball quick when his team needs ball pressure. A coachable player as well after coming out of the game, assistant coach was giving feedback and Finn was listening with positive body language.     What an incredible athlete! Plays well off two feet squaring his shoulders attacking the rim with a solid release shooting the ball from deep. A tough and strong kid who can finish with contact. A big body with broad shoulders and is a rim protector blocking shots. Lead the game in rebounds.     He tremendously elevated his team in the 3rd quarter with his shooting from deep. I knew he could make shots with his release and follow through creating a smooth rotation on the ball early in the game. Has a great understanding to get his feet ready quick with rhythm as well. A pure scorer who can shoot off the dribble. Leadership skills with his poise, dribbling skills, rebounding and defense.    <a href="https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872778781217472714">https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872778781217472714</a>     A dual sport athlete who plays football as well. A big body with broad shoulders making it difficult for anyone to get around him off the dribble or to grab offensive rebound. A paint protector but has great vision making excellent assists. He is definitely a great leader on this team helping the young guys on this team to not feel the pressure.    <a href="https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872783655225180657">https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872783655225180657</a>    Very explosive who finishes at the rim even with contact. Great handles who can be a great shooter from deep as a spot shooter or off the bounce. Has great hops helping secure key rebounds in the game. A high upside player.   <a href="https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872783655225180657">https://twitter.com/jayjohnson88/status/1872783655225180657</a>     A very long and athletic player. Great bounce, helping him to get shots off easily. Good dribbling skills and moves near the paint. Creates mismatch issues on both ends of the floor, getting shots off any defender and disrupting shots on the defensive side.

Dedham comes into the game 2-1 while Cardinal Spellman enters the game 0-2. Dedham used five underclassmen while Cardinal Spellman used eight. Very early in the game the score was close and still into the 2^nd quarter. Then Dedham got hot from deep in the 3^rd quarter and never looked back. Dedham would win 66-41 and move into the Muscato Holiday Tournament Final. Each team has athletes and below are the standouts.