Top Performers From Hankinson Pirates vs Oakes Tornado’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 ranked Hankinson Pirates 8-0 took on the Oakes Tornado's 10-2 (receiving votes) on friday night in hankinson and the game definitely lived up to the hype. Both teams have a star studded cast of players such as Raeshaun Earl [player_tooltip player_id='2690712' first='Gunnar' last='Illg'] [player_tooltip player_id='2211283' first='Parker' last='Falk'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2335337' first='Mason' last='Mauch'] from hankinson, Oakes counters with players like [player_tooltip player_id='2052770' first='Beau' last='Thorpe'] [player_tooltip player_id='2052771' first='Jyles' last='Meier'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2052763' first='Braysen' last='Sagert']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game had great energy from both teams from the start and it stayed that way the entire way. Even with the extreme cold temperatures outside there was plenty of 🔥 and excitement inside as both teams played like it was a championship type of game. Packed house of fans and student sections brought this game to a new level of intensity as each basket and call was highly contested. Below Prephoops will go through player notes from this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hankinson 9 37 51 67</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakes 15 36 52 65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1559968"],"_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-697518d9627f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had game high 36 even with fouling out with about 2:30 to go in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was realy aggressive from the start of the game on the offensive end and stayed that way all night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed deep range once again nocking down a 23 footer with hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Been posting up more this season to get easier baskets, has a nice post up game with excellent foot work and finished with left of right hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Nightmare matchup defensively for teams, bigger guards are to slow to stay with him and smaller guards he will just post up and jump over </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super athletic/has a different gear then pretty eveyone else in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding court vision/had couple nice dump offs down low leading to baskets </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always get to the freethrow line for easy points/shoots a high percentage </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Much better rebounder then he gets credit for/elevates and grabs with two hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Incredible touch ad feel around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2211283"],"_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-697518d962899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nocked down couple big three's when team needed a spark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big time shot maker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does everything you would want from a player and more </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good defender/will guard and battle anyone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can definitely see he could be a much bigger scorer if asked to do so </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles constantly never takes plays off </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands on defense had several deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2690712"],"_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-69751fadddea2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Does alot that goes unnoticed for this team </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough post defender/rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Teams forget hes a lefty with a quick first step, got to rim couple times just didn't finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice stroke from three, when he's got time hes about automatic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good finisher around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transitions up n down the court nicely </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2335337"],"_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-69751fadddf39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very stout big body post player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong rebounder/rebounds with intensity and effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a good job of making strong outlet passes to start fast breaks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does all the extras on the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped out and nocked down a three/looked good doing it also nice and fluid shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made tough put backs off his O Boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052770"],"_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-69751fadddfab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Finished with team high 27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great all round game/played with a ton of energy and intensity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded hard, had several</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked to be ultra aggressive from the start on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite talent/ three level scorer and high IQ </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made couple three's/one from college range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked how he continued to attack the rim and didn't always settle for the jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got easy points at the freethrow line </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was a bit off on his middy pull up game but still very effective/at 6'3 when he elevates on his pull up your not stopping it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed how he sets up the pull up game with two or three hard dribbles then stops on a dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice footwork when he does get a post touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some tough finishes through contact off of offensive rebounds and drives </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Once again saw nice court vision finding open shooters whether off of drive n kicks or attacks and dump offs to post guys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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both ends when he wants to</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent post passer with even better vision/hits guys in the hands and on time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-If he hadn't gotten into foul trouble he would have had close to a 15 rebound game but had to sit for a quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great foot work on his post touches and uses back board nicely with soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic big man that gets up and down the floor in a hurry for being that big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Kid does a little bit of everything for Oakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored 11 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit nice looking three/smooth follow through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat defender off the bounce and scored at the basket multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good running the floor and getting out in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handes the ball when asked/better then advertised in that department </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size/strength and length allows him to guard anyone but the 4 and 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has good handles and court vision when he's has to be the guy out front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets down hill fast </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good and strong defender/tasked with trying to slow down earl most the time he was in there and made things difficult </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->