Brooks School vs. St. Mark’s School Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Mark's traveled to Brooks on Wednesday, February 26th for a balanced matchup that came down to the wire. After St. Mark's got off to a commanding double digit lead in the first half, Brooks responded with a huge scoring outburst in the second. Brooks got the 59-55 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my standouts from the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396716"],"_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-67c0c54eab12f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As he often is, Wilkins was quite easily the best player on the court for either team Wednesday. He has a three-level offensive game and can heat up like a microwave. Once he starts feeling himself, he can go on some really impressive scoring streaks. At the next level, he'll need some added strength to hold his line on drives and defend bigger wings. The skill, athleticism and quickness are certainly there, but extra pounds would go a very long way for Wilkins. I'll be curious to see if he plays a role on Furman next year and if so, whether that be a scoring or shooting role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341336"],"_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-67c0c54eab1a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was easily the best I've seen Harris play this season (keep in mind I've only watched a few Brooks games). He used his quickness and change of direction to get into the paint at will against St. Mark's, and he took contact very well once he got there. He had a handful of impressive finishes where he elevated, was met in the air by a big man, and still managed to finish with control and strength. The shooting piece is inconsistent, but the junior has some time to shore that up before college coaches start looking at him. I also love the way he competes on the defensive end.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341403"],"_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-67c0c54eab1f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I had never seen Clarke play before this game, but he impressed me with his combination of shooting and size. The 6-foot-6 forward is strong in the paint and can get rebounds as a result, but he's also able to step out on the perimeter and knock down the three ball with some range. He also plays hard and with lots of intensity on both ends. His other offensive skills are definitely still coming along and he needs to get more comfortable in his body, but Clarke could be a D3 guy after next year if he figures some of those things out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341414"],"_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-67c0c54eab23b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Echevarria is a quick-twitch point guard with the ability to set up his teammates and knock down threes off the catch and off the dribble. The 5-foot-10 junior is certainly undersized, but he brings a fight and toughness that makes him seem bigger than he is. He also handles the ball well and has good passing vision, which makes him a solid floor general. Echevarria looks relatively mature physically – he should be getting some D3 or even low scholarship looks after next season if he continues to improve his offensive skill set.</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":"Cj Ferrell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Mark's","_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-67c0c54eab2df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferrell is a super skilled combo guard who's very comfortable with the ball in his hands. The 6-foot-1 sophomore is well beyond his years in terms of feel and basketball IQ, and he really understands how to attack the paint and kick out to teammates for open threes. I also love his shot release, which is quick, compact and accurate. Ferrell has a lot of time to improve his body and athleticism, so I'm hesitant to rule out any level of college basketball. Will be curious to see how he progresses in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->