NHR State Tournament Friday Night 12U Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 and 12U play got underway at Saint Thomas Academy Friday night. With teams and players trying to open compeititon on a strong note before movign on to bracket play Saturday morning. The first night of action featured matchups between ETS Minnesota 12U and Minnesota Comets, in the eight o'clock time slot [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] did battle with DUT Academy and Start Strong Hoops closed out the night with a matchup against WOTN Vaith. Here are five performers who stood out on Friday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417285"],"_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-683baec748605"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Porter started the NHR Tournament off strong Friday night. Opening the game with a steal showing off his speed with a fastbreak layup to finish at the other end. Despite his smaller stature the point guard showed an ability to be aggressive on defense. Sticking with opponents and forcing them to make mistakes with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848070"],"_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-683baec74865d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Comets point guard showed off an ability hit from all over the court. Knocking down a deep three early in the second half. Later Peterlin showed off an ability to put on a nice step back move and knock down a mid-range jumper. With good speed and a quick release, Peterlin has no problem hitting when he gets the open look. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417260"],"_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-683baec7486aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCarney came up with multiple big plays on defense for ETS on Friday night. Grabbing boards with ease, McCarney has no trouble clearing out the lane to get rebounds. McCarney also uses his length to his advantage getting his hands up to swat away would be shot attempts on multiple occasions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848140"],"_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-683baec7486ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pearson was able to keep plays alive for [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] on Friday night. With a willingness to get down low and drive the lane, while also knowing when to kick it out and look for the open man. Pearson was able to create plays and make things happen for the Crossfire. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2864585"],"_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-683baec748744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Serving as WOTN's point guard Van Osdel showed some versatility during Friday's matchup with Strong Start Hoops. Using his speed to get to the cup in transition for a fastbreak layup. While also showing off a smooth shot knocking down shots from the perimeter. Van Osdel also came up with a few blocked shots down low as well, solidifying his role as a do-it-all guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->