Devils Lake vs Valley City: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Devils Lake came into this contest with a record of 10-5 as Valley City showed up with a record of 3-9. Records aside both teams have been battle tested this year and have plenty of talent to give anyone on Class A a run for there money on any given night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first half was a back and forth closely contested game that saw each team take the lead a few times and the no one having a bigger lead then 6 or 7. Both teams played sound defense and knew where the other teams go to guys wear, [player_tooltip player_id='2415382' first='Ben' last='Brodina'] from Devils Lake and [player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] from Valley City. Valley city lead at the half by 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second half was totally different story as the Firebirds turned up the defensive intensity forcing several 3rd quarter turnovers most of them leading to points as the outscored valley 30-6 and take a commanding lead into the 4th. Benjamin Brodina had a big scoring quarter netting 16 of his game high 28 points and nocking down all 4 of his three pointers in that quarter also. Devils lake coasted the rest of the way to an easy win. Player Notes/Quarter scores below </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Scores </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Devils Lake 13 25 55 67</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valley City 12 31 37 53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415382"],"_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-697d01088c7bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored game high 28 and made it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite Scorer/with range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shot release/looks like its going in every time it leaves his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can get his shot off at anytime </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reads screens very well/makes him very hard to guard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Listed at 6'3 looks and plays longer then that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets alot of deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent in transition/finishes with either hand </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice body control when in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple nice passes to open shooters when defense rotated over to stop him after beating his primary defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple nice reads off of PNR Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes high percentage of his freethrows also </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632694"],"_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-697d01088c82d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 11 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped out and nocked down couple three's/looked confident and comfortable out there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Seems to know where the ball is when rebounding/grabbed a handful of them and most were in heavy traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid post defender, strong/solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Doest take possessions off/was in the floor often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes most of post touches/when he gets position he's tough to handle even for being undersized </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3295547"],"_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-697d01088c880"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 10 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice release on his three </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battles for everything </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove hard to basket and finished with a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays bigger and tougher then his size would suggest </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does alot of things that don't show up on the stat sheet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3295553"],"_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-697d01088c8d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made his freethrows </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slasher/hard driver to the basket, plays fast but under control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays tough defense /sound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battles for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart player, can tell he knows whats going on out on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-If asked looks like he could be much bigger scorer on certain nights/has alot of ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055924"],"_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-697d01088c91d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 24 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down three's 3's one from deep </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Like how he used screens to get open </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick first step to beet defenders more then once</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking pull up jumper from 16ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took defender off the bounce and used a soft touch off the glass for two </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good handles, does alot of the ballhandling for team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the foul line which means he does always settle or rely on the jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays tough defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice finishes at the rim with right and left hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418031"],"_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-697d01088c987"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Large human/put together and more athletic then one would think </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he wasn't being doubled and got his touches he was a force in the post (could tell thay devils lake wanted to limit his touches)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-For a big he runs the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double/Double big man </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dominant rebounder at times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a good touch around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice foot work on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Power drop step and finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keeps ball high and away from pesky guards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237809"],"_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-697d01088c9de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not asked to score alot but definitely could and has on other games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty lefty but will finish with his right hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice post up moves/step through and up n under for scores, undersized but uses his strength and body very well to score against bigger guys </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked how he moved his feet on defense and kept his hands off the offensive player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glue guy does alot very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539671"],"_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-697d01088ca43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 7 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-By watching him play you can see alot of potential with this kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good ballhandler/nice low crossover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes speeds very well and often, keeps defenders guessing and off balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Guarded all positions 1-3, when he 🔒 in on defense he can shut down about anyone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy/anticipates very well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough, was on floor for loose balls often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competes on the boards even though hes undersized </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Could score 12-15 on any given night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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