NOBLE Session IV: Houston Legacy vs Sunrise Christian

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunrise Christian (KS) survived a physical, possession-by-possession battle to edge Houston Legacy (TX) <strong>73–71 in overtime</strong> at The Noble Classic in Kansas City. The game swung on shot profile and composure late, with Sunrise's perimeter shooting and free-throw efficiency offsetting Houston Legacy's dominance on the glass. Houston Legacy generated extra possessions all night but struggled to convert from deep, finishing under 20% from three. In overtime, execution tightened, spacing mattered more, and Sunrise's guards delivered timely shot-making. The result reflected two contrasting styles colliding until the final possession.</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":"Haferny Diaz","_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":"6'6u0022","_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":"Sunrise Christian Academy","_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-6952aeae14d4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stat line:</strong> 23 PTS, 8 REB | 8–19 FG, 5–12 3PT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diaz was the offensive engine and late-game closer. He took and made difficult shots, spacing the floor deep beyond the arc and staying aggressive into overtime. His shot selection leaned confident rather than forced, and he continued to hunt scoring windows even as defensive pressure increased. The willingness to shoulder volume and deliver under fatigue separated him in a tight finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Shot-making range and confidence<br>🟧 Volume scoring under pressure<br>🟧 Offensive toughness late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815482"],"_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-6952aeae14e5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2815482' first='Iyzrel' last='Graham'] — Sunrise Christian (KS) | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat line:</strong> 12 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST | 5–5 FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graham impacted winning without dominating shots. He consistently made the right read, advanced the ball quickly, and helped organize Sunrise's offense when pace slowed. His rebounding from the guard spot stood out, especially in overtime possessions where every stop mattered. A stabilizing presence in a high-variance game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Floor organization and feel<br>🟧 Guard rebounding<br>🟧 Poise in late-game execution</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":"Canaan McElroy","_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":"6'4u0022","_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":"Sunrise Christian Academy","_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-6952aeae1501b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stat line:</strong> 19 PTS | 6–14 FG, 3–11 3PT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McElroy provided steady scoring punch and spacing gravity. While efficiency fluctuated, his willingness to shoot kept the defense honest and prevented Houston Legacy from loading the paint. He moved well off the ball and capitalized on kick-outs when the defense collapsed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Willing perimeter shooter<br>🟧 Off-ball movement<br>🟧 Shot readiness in advantage situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2554901"],"_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-6952aeae15100"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stat line:</strong> 12 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Agiddi was Houston Legacy's interior anchor. He controlled the glass on both ends, generated second-chance opportunities, and protected the rim with verticality. Offensively, he stayed within his role, finishing plays created by penetration rather than forcing touches. His physical presence kept Houston Legacy competitive throughout regulation and overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Rebounding dominance<br>🟧 Interior rim protection<br>🟧 Finishing within structure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555829"],"_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-6952aeae151da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stat line:</strong> 15 PTS, 7 REB | 6–12 FG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wyatt brought physical scoring from the perimeter and wing. He attacked mismatches, finished through contact, and rebounded well for his position. In a game where perimeter shooting struggled, his ability to score inside the arc was critical for Houston Legacy's offensive balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Physical downhill scoring<br>🟧 Rebounding from the wing<br>🟧 Mismatch exploitation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2557761"],"_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-6952aeae152b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stat line:</strong> 14 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST | 6–16 FG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark handled heavy usage and took on difficult shot attempts. While efficiency dipped, he continued to apply pressure, create looks late in the clock, and compete defensively. His willingness to take responsibility in key moments helped Houston Legacy stay within one possession throughout overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">🟧 Shot creation responsibility<br>🟧 Competitive edge<br>🟧 Late-clock confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->