SNKRS4SANTA SHOOTOUT- Lawrence North Wildcats

Lawrence North has a tradition of having great teams. The 2025 version is one that could make a push for a State Championship. These players are the reason it could be possible.    I have watched Cameron play the last couple of seasons without being able to write him up for Prephoops. Well, I now have the ability to do so. I must say, “ he did not disappoint! ” Cameron is an excellent ball handler and facilitator. He excelled at pushing the pace and making plays for his teammates. Cameron is a pass first point guard who is capable of being a viable threat offensively. He often attacked defenders off the dribble and scored in the paint with high arcing floaters. Cameron showed a knack for drawing in defenders and finding other Lawrence North players for high percentage shots. He has a nice mid-range jumper which he knocked down numerous times in the game. Cameron did not attempt any threes in the Noblesville match-up but he is capable of making these shots. On defense, Cameron showed the ability to force turnovers and make ball handling difficult for the opposition. He is a great “ floor genera l” who plays a vital role to Lawrence North's success.     I finally had the opportunity to break down this young man's game. I watched Brennan play the last couple of seasons without having a chance to write about him. Now I have the access to do so. What stands out to me in regards to Brennan's game, is his ability to score from mid-range. In my opinion, this is a lost art in today's game. Since his Sophomore season, I watched Brennan make a high percentage of these shots. He often took advantage of smaller defenders with a variety of shots in the paint. Brennan continues to be an excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor. I was impressed by his leadership on the basketball court. Brennan communicated with his teammates on offense and defense. He called out screens and switches on defense while he motivated them on offense. Defensively, he showed the ability to block shots and forced turnovers. He's also capable of guarding players in the post or the perimeter. Brennan is a great player who is capable of leading Lawrence North to a State Championship.     Davis was unconscious in the game against Noblesville. After watching him play, I quickly realized he was Lawrence North's best three-point shooter. As soon as he stepped on the court, Davis came out firing! He confidently shot the ball with no hesitation. I swear, I was watching NBA All-Star Trey Young on the Brownsburg court. There were moments in the game where Davis caught fire and made consecutive threes. He even had a couple of four-point play opportunities when he was fouled in the act of shooting. His teammates found ways of freeing him up for good looks at the basket. Davis is the kind of player who can catch fire after he sees one drop. He finished the game with 24 points. Keep shooting Davis!!     Chandon excelled at every aspect of the game. He scores, passes, rebounds and defends. Whether it was beating opponents off the dribble, attacking the basket or knocking down threes, Chandon was a hard cover for Noblesville. He won a majority of his one-on-one match-ups by beating his opponents off the dribble and scoring. Chandon showed a nice lay-up package with acrobatic baskets throughout the game. Whenever he had smaller defenders in the post, Chandon dominated. In some instances, he used the dribble to create the space he needed to get his shot off. Chandon knocked down two baskets from beyond the arc in this fashion. Defensively, he was great at blocking shots, protecting the paint and applying pressure on his opponents. Chandon is a great player who has a chance of becoming elite in the near future.     Britton played hard on both ends of the court. He's an excellent ball handler with a quick first-step. He used that step to beat opponents off the dribble and score in the paint. Britton is a great all-around player who did everything for Lawrence North. Whether it was scoring, passing, rebounding or defending, Britton was the teams' “glue guy.” He is an excellent rebounding forward who had no problems battling opposing players for rebounds. Many of his offensive boards led to easy put-backs or second chance shots for his teammates. He's a good mid-range shooter who showed the ability to extend his range beyond the three-point line. On defense, he blocked shots, protected the paint and forced turnovers. Britton is a talented player who could be a key to the success of Lawrence North.

Lawrence North has a tradition of having great teams. The 2025 version is one that could make a push for a State Championship. These players are the reason it could be possible.