Main Event: Sunday Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Main Event hosted by Made Hoops brought four competitive games to Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky. In this article I'll break down my top performers from Sunday's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Zach Hawley","_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":"6'1u0022","_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":"Edge School","_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-69406b5c3b703"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was impressed with Hawley both days of the weekend as he just flat out produces. An elite shooter off catch or off movement, Hawley was making it rain running off screens, spotting up and even hit a couple off the dribble. A strong combo guard, Hawley wasn't really ever pushed off his spots when attacking off the dribble. The ball also didn't stick to Hawley's hands when Edge School was swinging the ball around the court and this led to a bunch of open 3-pointers for the entire team. Really impressed with how well coached Edge School was and it starts with their talented back-court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588175"],"_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-69406b5c3b7a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanderson was in attack mode all day long for La Lumiere as they erased an early 10-0 deficit to win by double digits in a Nike Scholastic showdown. I was impressed by Sanderson's live dribble passing ability, making some nice swings when his driving lanes where shut down by help-side defenders. Sanderson was finishing well with his left hand and his energy allowed him to get a pair of second chance buckets as well. A monster dunk off a backdoor cut got the La Lumiere crowd going crazy and Sanderson's on ball defensive pressure caused issues all game for Iowa United. Impressive performance by the future Notre Dame guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125612"],"_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-69406b5c3b81c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cleveland was efficient as a scorer in this one as he looked extremely comfortable from the mid-range area on Sunday. Making some tough baskets off the dribble, Cleveland was playing slower than I've seen him before and making counters when he was cut off by using step backs, pump fakes and pivots to create space. Impressive seeing the shot-making from the perimeter as he also knocked down three 3-pointers, two on the wing and one off a pull-up. Nice to see Cleveland elevate his game as the competition level increases for him in the Nike Scholastic League against mostly older competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595674"],"_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-69406b5c3b889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Such a smooth and gifted natural athlete, Derkack is an elite defender who caused issues all day long for Christ School players. Derkack is switchable, aggressive on traps and looks to jump passing lanes where he can turn a steal into a dunk in no time. In transition Derkack's natural athleticism really shines as he can finish acrobatic layups and dunks whenever he gets a clear runway for liftoff. I also liked Derkack's ability to play under control when attacking closeouts, making jump stops to read the defense before firing a pass to a teammate. Expect Derkack to play sooner rather than later at Providence, his college head coach was in attendance on Saturday showing just how important of a commit he is to the Friars program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382809"],"_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-69406b5c3b8f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After not playing on Saturday, Manhertz showed his big time upside on Sunday as the talented lefty wing made some deep 3-pointers over hard closeouts. I did like how well Manhertz moved up and down the court, covering a lot of ground, but he is a little upright as a ball handler when creating right now. Getting lower off the dribble should allow him to create more space and get easier jumpers off the dribble. Looking every bit like a top 100 prospect, Manhertz is a surefire high major target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429606"],"_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-69406b5c3b957"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A productive weekend for Lindsay who made 3-point shots and threw down some unbelievable alley-oop dunks in each contest Vs Nike Scholastic programs in his home gym. Lindsay's shot-making ability has been really impressive to watch as not only was he knocking down shots off the catch but he hit a couple one and two dribble pull-ups as well. I'll be very curious to see how Lindsay fares as a primary ball handler next season with the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id='1901830' first='Jermaine' last='Cameron'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1901830"],"_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-69406b5c3b9bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cameron was unbelievable on Sunday evening, literally willing his team to a victory over Tennessee Collegiate Academy. Cameron was flying around the court and is in excellent shape as his motor never stopped for the full 32 minutes. Finishing some incredible layups at the rim, Cameron had a couple sick reverse layups and despite being the smallest player on the floor had multiple putback layups. Looking much more confident to create and get places off the dribble on Sunday than he did on Saturday, Cameron was the engine that St Xaiver needed to get a marquee win over a nationally ranked team. Definitely a target for regional small college programs, Cameron should help put his name on some more radars with this performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->