Galesburg Thanksgiving Tournament: X Factors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ahead of the impending weather this post Thanksgiving weekend I snuck in a few games at Galesburg on Friday throughout the day. Teams at the tournament consisted of Galesburg, Limestone, Moline, Little Village, Madison, and United Township. Here are the breakdown scores by quarter of the games I watched.<br><br>(Friday 11:30AM Game)<br>United Township: 18, 33, 53, 60<br>Madison: 3, 11, 19, 23<br><br>(Friday 1:00PM Game)<br>Little Village: 12, 19, 26, 28<br>Moline: 9, 23, 43, 57<br><br>(Wednesday 7:00PM Game)<br>Galesburg: 20, 31, 61, 86<br>Limestone: 18, 40, 47, 60<br><br>Let's take a look at players from all 5 positions who were impactful for their teams from these contests.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2421083"],"_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-692a31232f665"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Opened the game up quickly with on the ball defensive pressure to create turnovers. Has a steady feel to anticipate on both sides of the ball. Sped the game up from the onset with multiple breaks to find opportunities for himself and others in transition. Secured a handful of D boards to initiate fast break opportunities. Solid athletic ability with balanced court vision enhanced squad to jump ahead quickly and never look back in this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2890036"],"_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-692a31232f6d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Broad true big at the 4 or 5 locations for next level. Has ability to stretch the defense out and knock it down from 3 ball land. Defense zoned most game and he did his work in the open areas of the low and high post to score. Defensively disrupted shooter's rhythm on closeouts with length and size. Came away with multiple turnovers to turn D to O. Made an exclamation on a pick off pass in the first quarter to go the other way and slam 1 home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2455383"],"_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-692a31232f733"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caught team's game 2 of the day. Creative primary ball handler for the Maroons that showcased a plethora of skill sets. Comfortable handling it against full court or ½ court zone traps making smart reads to make others better around him. A 2 way player that uses quickness, tenacity, and high iq. Shares the sugar extremely well but if there is any space beyond the arc he was letting it fly today for good reason. Hit 3 treys 4 feet plus beyond the arc. Gets nifty with the rock in his hands to create space or thread the needle between defenders. Utilizes ball screens with discipline and smart decisions. In a game where team was down 3 after the first quarter and up 4 at half, he adjusted accordingly to make the final near a 30 point spread. Scoring wise hit a total of 5 3's in rhythm off the catch or dribble and had him down for 25 points overall.</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":"Alante Anderson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Moline ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-692a31232f7e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watched team's game 2 of the day and played bigger than his size. Likes to take on physicality down low for an undersize post but endures that challenge. Has the lower body strength to box out on more height to win a board battle while reading the ball off the rim well. Had a great tip back off a miss to end the half which provided the beginning of a big run in the third. Drove into the gaps of the zone or on the baseline at times with a full head of steam to finish. Runs the floor at a good rate and overall possesses a toughness competitive demeanor.</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":"Keigan Cummer","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Galesburg","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-692a31232f86e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Primary facilitator for the Silver Streaks with court vision. Plus passer with activity to guard defensively. Initiated the offense consistently through the night by pushing the ball in transition and seeing the open guy. Over a handful of assists. Had a few pick off passes and pick pockets to gain momentum the other way. Has a point guard first mentality. His ability to share the rock to a couple other skilled players on his team makes a big difference. Does a nice job of formulating the next play making necessary reads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2751064"],"_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-692a31232f8bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another underclassmen this week I saw that looks like he's been waiting months for the first game to start. Came out with a lot of energy and effort ready to compete. Can score from all 3 levels. Lanky wing with positive upside to stretch the floor and shoot it or get to the cup for layups at the rim. Had 4 3's on the night within flow of O. Runs the floor with a motor. Caught a full speed alley-oop from another big but was fouled in the air. Athleticism, agility, and a competitive nature are there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2823655"],"_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-692a31232f902"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Poised hands and feet for a big running the 5 spot. Would be considered a small/power forward 4 at the next level. Showcased ability to finish in traffic multiple times. Had a catch at the wing short corner with back to the basket to turn and score a soft touch floater from 5 feet. Made another drive in the center thick of traffic to convert and was successful on another reverse layup between two defenders. Can stretch the defense out and shoot from distance as well. Had him down for 3 3's. Defensively played against a bit taller post and was sound the whole night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->