District Play: Lancaster vs Mesquite Standout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Got a chance to catch a district 11-6A matchup between Lancaster and Mesquite. In this matchup, Lancaster controlled the game and showed off why they are a top team in the state, while Mesquite showed off their toughness as a team and had a standout player who displayed his potential. During this game, there were multiple players who stood out with their abilities on the court. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225433"],"_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-677ec2b50f7c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed is a big who knows how to impact the game with his motor and length. He can see over smaller defenders to make good passes and runs the floor well as a big. Makes his presence known in the paint on defense and has high energy when fighting for rebounds. Is good at sealing defenders and spacing out on the lower block to be in the right positions to score.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2028636"],"_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-677ec2b50f841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sneaky guard with quick hands, Brown showcased his ability to be a two way guard. Offensively he has good speed with the ball and moving without the ball. Has the ability to convert on mid range pull ups and can be a playmaker for his teammates. Defensively he plays aggressive defense and doesn't make it easy for ball handlers to get past him. He has good lateral quickness when guarding on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2222534"],"_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-677ec2b50f88c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Pearson showed off his versatility in this matchup and was a difficult cover for opposing defenders. He knows how to take advantage of his height backing down or hitting hook shots over smaller defenders. Has the ability to make sharp passes from the post or on the perimeter. He has a good enough handle to where he can go coast to coast to either score or set his teammates up to score. Also has good athleticism and he showed it during the game with big dunks and blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226683"],"_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-677ec2b50f8d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a fast guard who can help his team with his playmaking and scoring abilities. His handle is crafty and quick which helps him create opportunities for himself or his teammates. He's a good shooter who can hit spot up threes, off the dribble threes and mid ranges. He plays with good aggression and physicality on both sides of the floor. Is good at using his speed to his advantage laterally to move his feet well on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252469"],"_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-677ec2b50f914"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A developing sophomore who has a good feel for scoring, Green impressed with his offensive aggression and skill. He's good at executing plays off the ball to put himself in the right position to score. Has the ability to heat up shooting the ball and he displayed this in the game knocking down multiple threes and mid ranges. He's savvy around the basket and can finish in traffic. Knows how to properly space the floor well in set plays and in transition. Green is a player who has the tools to be a special player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2418307' first='Kollin' last='Douglas']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lancaster","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677ec2b50f9cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Douglas is a sharpshooting guard that has the green light anytime he catches the ball on the perimeter. He moves well without the ball and is sneaky with catching defenders off guard with his movements. Has a high ability to convert on catch and shoot threes, deep threes, and step back threes. Plays a proper game and doesn't force bad shots or passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->