Noble Session II – Leadership Prep vs DCA Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leadership Prep showcased one of the most complete team performances of the entire session, defeating Dallas Christian Athletes 75–57 behind high efficiency, disciplined defense, and a Player of the Game showing from [player_tooltip player_id='2476666' first='Aeneas' last='Alexander']. Leadership Prep shot 54.7% from the field and a perfect 12-for-12 at the free-throw line, displaying control and poise throughout. DCA battled with toughness—led by [player_tooltip player_id='2349952' first='Gabriel' last='White']'s scoring and defensive pressure—but Leadership Prep's balance and physicality proved too much to overcome. Five players separated themselves as the standout performers in this morning matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2476666"],"_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-6925e447441e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexander commanded the game from start to finish, scoring 26 points on an ultra-efficient 10-for-15 shooting performance. His blend of strength, skill, and downhill attacking created constant defensive stress for DCA. Alexander also grabbed six rebounds and played with composure, never forcing possessions and consistently making the right reads. His leadership set the tone for a decisive team victory and earned him clear Player of the Game honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Translatable Skills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">✔ strong rebounding presence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ elite physical scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ controlled downhill attack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2990694"],"_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-6925e44744246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buckingham played with confidence and rhythm, scoring 19 points while providing valuable secondary playmaking. His ability to get downhill, absorb contact, and finish through traffic opened up the floor for teammates. Defensively, Buckingham maintained activity with a steal and consistent on-ball pressure. His combination of scoring and ball-handling poise made him the perfect complement to Alexander.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Translatable Skills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">✔ competitive defensive instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ slashing &amp; physical finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ combo-guard creation</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":"Imoh Erims","_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":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Leadership Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"ProSkills E17","_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-6925e447442e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Erims delivered one of the strongest interior performances of the entire event, securing 10 rebounds and providing major defensive disruption. His 9 points came efficiently, but it was his defensive activity—three steals, a block, and multiple forced turnovers—that truly changed the game's momentum. Erims controlled the paint on both ends and showcased impressive motor and timing. His energy lifted Leadership Prep in every rotation he played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Translatable Skills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">✔ high-motor rebounding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ interior physicality</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ defensive playmaking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2349952"],"_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-6925e44744337"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White was the heartbeat of DCA, posting 19 points while shouldering the bulk of the offensive creation. His defensive energy was outstanding—recording six steals and disrupting Leadership Prep's rhythm repeatedly. White's five assists highlight his ability to generate quality looks for teammates despite constant defensive pressure. His two-way impact made him the most influential player on the DCA side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Translatable Skills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">✔ dynamic playmaking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ point-of-attack defensive menace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ tough shotmaking</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":"Brayan Martinez","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"DCA","_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-6925e447443c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez provided essential perimeter scoring off the bench, hitting three triples that sparked multiple DCA runs. His quick release and confidence stretched the floor and forced Leadership Prep to adjust coverages. Martinez showed discipline with the ball and added solid positional defense during his minutes. His scoring burst gave DCA vital momentum in a game where every spark mattered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Translatable Skills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">✔ floor spacing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ high-confidence perimeter shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✔ instant scoring impact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->