Noble Classic Tip-Off: Day 2 Stock Rising Seniors

The Noble Classic brought together some of the region's most competitive programs and emerging talent. Several players used the spotlight to elevate their stock, proving they're ready to make serious noise this year. Here are the standouts who left a clear impression at the Noble Classic.    [player_tooltip player_id='1750107' first='Jaxson' last='Thompson'] delivered a dominant performance with 23 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. A deliberate floor general, he played with full control of the ball and the offense, shifting defenses with his passes or getting paint touches with his first step. Thompson consistently brought the ball up the court in the slot, giving himself early one-on-one advantages and direct angles to the nail, where he made quick, decisive reads possession after possession. In fast-paced situations, he was excellent at drawing attention and forcing defenders to collapse, allowing him to kick out to teammates trailing the break or spacing to the wings. For a point guard, Thompson showcased high-level leaping ability, finishing above the rim and rebounding on both ends in game-changing fashion. Jaxson's elite motor stood out as well as he never gave up on a play and constantly made up for mistakes with relentless hustle, winning 50/50 balls and chasing down fastbreak attempts.     [player_tooltip player_id='1593935' first='Nehemiah' last='Lawrence'] had an uncanny knack for generating steals, using elite anticipation, lightning-quick hands, a low center of gravity, fearlessness, and relentless competitiveness. Nehemiah's stature has become an advantage for him as he goes after the ball low allowing for quick pokes, strips, and quick digs before dribblers or shooters can counter.     [player_tooltip player_id='1590879' first='Bryce' last='Dixon'] put up a dynamic 24 points and 8 rebounds. He made the game look easy, especially on the defensive end, where it felt like Dixon could create a turnover any time the ball was within reach. On the ball, he ripped it away with ease and punched it through the rim on the other end. Bryce jumped passing lanes like a magnet to the ball, and everything he did defensively led directly to transition and fastbreak points. As a shot creator, he showed a ton of pop and burst in his dribbles, putting defenders on their heels. Dixon's confidence as a ball-handler was evident, combining moves together with poise before whipping passes that led directly to scoring opportunities.     Incredible lockdown on ball defender who takes pride in his defensive prowess and ability to create turnovers, get consistent stops, and dictate the entire rhythm of a possession. His stance is low, his feet are active, and he mirrors ball-handlers with elite lateral slide efficiency, cutting off driving, passing, and shooting angles before they even form. His hands were reactive and disruptive, constantly probing for deflections without gambling himself out of position, constantly stunting at the dribble, swiping down on exposed pockets, and baiting guards tough angles, creating clean steals to spark the fast break on countless occasions.     [player_tooltip player_id='1568449' first='Amare' last='Guerra']'s high-level defensive prowess is as consistent as it comes, a trait that never wavers with him. Guerra defended the perimeter with textbook lateral movement, elite recovery speed, and quickness. [player_tooltip player_id='1568449' first='Amare' last='Guerra'] proved to be an unselfish defender who willingly helps in any situation on the court, providing effort-based rotations and disciplined support defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='2383281' first='Terrence' last='Burri'] showcased a strong combination of physicality and footwork in the post, pivoting through traffic to carve out space for clean scoring angles. As a rim protector, he challenged everything inside, stuffing several attempts and showing elite reach and timing to anchor the paint.

The Noble Classic brought together some of the region's most competitive programs and emerging talent. Several players used the spotlight to elevate their stock, proving they're ready to make serious noise this year. Here are the standouts who left a clear impression at the Noble Classic.