PXU Coyote Classic: Day 3 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball is finally back and the annual PXU Coyote Classic Headlines some top teams and talent from the AIA. Day three of the tournament I attended the South Mountain location viewing 3 games from the silver bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my standouts from day 3 at South Mountain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you missed it, here are my day two stand outs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/12/pxu-coyote-classic-day-2-standouts/">PXU Coyote Classic: Day 2 Standouts</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1956214"],"_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-692ef7b4f1b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brandon is a sharp shooting guard with a great work ethic. Brandon has a really quick release and some deep range. He will hit the three of off the dribble or on the catch. He plays of ball really well and constantly runs of screens to get open. Brandon also has the ability to play on ball and start the offense. He is a very hard worker especially on the defensive end. Brandon will get rebounds, steals and blocks all because of his work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2697397"],"_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-692f20cf323d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaiah is a great size forward that can do it all. Isaiah has the ability to play different roles for his team he can be a scorer, ball handler, or a defender. His scoring ability is one of his best skills. He has a smooth jump shot that he uses to hit midrange jumpers and deep three's. Isaiah often brings the ball up the floor and initiates the offense. He handles ball pressure really well and makes good decisions with. Defensively he can guard 1-5 for his team and is an overall versatile defender. Isaiah had 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assist, 3 steals and 1 block.</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":"Dylan Donovan","_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":"Mountain Ridge","_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-692f20cf32489"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan is a strong scoring guard that likes to get to the middle to create for himself and others. He has a quick first step and will often bump defenders to create space. He has a really nice midrange jumper that is his go to. Dylan can also space the floor by hitting the three at a high clip. He is the lead ball handler for his squad and initiates the offense. Dylan will have a break out year for the mountain lions. </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":"Isaac Maskovich","_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":"6'0u0022","_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 Mountain","_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-692f20cf3251d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaac is a high IQ scoring guard. Isaac is a very versatile scorer and is not shy of any shot. He has a nice looking shot from 3 and shoots it as a high clip. His outside shot opens up his inside game and allows him to attack the rim aggressively and finish through contact. Isaac has a nice handle on the ball and can start the offense if needed. He is a very underrated passer and always seems to make the right play. He takes pride on defense and does not shy from any matchup. Isaac will lead sunrise this year in scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132589"],"_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-692f20cf3256d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James is a strong driving guard with good size and speed. James best skill is getting down hill to the bucket. He uses his sneaky athleticism to get pass defenders and create contact at the rim. He has a solid jumper and uses it when needed. James often took the toughest matchup on defense and made big stops on that end. James is a very gritty player and it shows in his rebounding numbers. He is not scared to get physical with bigger players and create havoc on the inside. James had 24 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assist on the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844677"],"_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-692f20cf325b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tony is a lengthy scoring wing that can score in multiple ways. Tony put his midrange game on display by knocking down midrange step backs and fadeaways. He creates lots of space for his jumper with his footwork and ability to rise up over defenders. He has most of the ball handler duties for his squad and initiates the offense. Tony was also able to attack the rim and finish with finesse and moving the ball in the air. Tony will be the biggest part for the bruins success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->