Central McLean vs Linton: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #1 Ranked 18-0 Cougars made the trip to Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock on tuesday night to face off against the 11-6 Linton Lions in what was projected to be a very fun/fast paced and exciting game and it definitely lived up to that. Mclean entered the game averaging 74.9ppg with Linton averaging 66.3ppg. Both teams love to shoot the three and get up and down the floor. With both teams having great guard play with the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='3269988' first='Ethan' last='Hanson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2338864' first='Bridger' last='Rittenbach'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2838603' first='Jase' last='Utley'] from Mclean and Linton countering that with there own trio of [player_tooltip player_id='2413967' first='Brody' last='Richter'], [player_tooltip player_id='2429661' first='Justin' last='Bosch'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2237766' first='Jayden' last='Jochim'] fireworks is what we got. The bigs were not just there to watch last night as [player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] from Mclean and Issac Silvernagel from linton put in work also.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QUARTER SCORES</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mclean 22 35 54 84</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linton 16 28 44 64</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1746021"],"_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-6996255073dfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Absolutely (in my opinion) one of the clear best all-round players in the entire state </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a huge Triple Double with 28 points, 14 Rebounds and 11 Assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13/19 from the field </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Just shy of half his assists went to little brother Ethan, couple were on beautiful baseline back door cuts for easy layups </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aiden doesn't get nearly enough credit for how good of a passer he is and his overall cour vision and awareness (11 Assists)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had 5 offensive boards even tho it seemed like many more just because he keeps so many possessions alive with his athleticism and work ethic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down couple deep three's, has great range and a very fluid/clean and effortless shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On the floor first for any loose balls </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has the length/athleticism/size and strength to guard anyone on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the best at getting the defensive rebound and not only starting the fast break but also going coast to coast and finishing it himself on the other end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Activity and effort levels were once again at level 10, just never lets up/relentless </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573796"],"_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-69967e412de51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-18 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8/12 from the field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/4 on three's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick trigger release on his shot/smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had several nice full speed left hand finishes while being pressured on fast breaks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super quick hands and feet/very good on ball defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses his length on defense to his advantage/continually beats the player hes guarding to the spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-IQ is very high for being just a sophmore, understanding when to back cut his defender is next level </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got some steph curry in him on offense, he never stands still and is always moving makes him extremely hard to locate and guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes well at the rim through contact also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Energizer bunny on the court never seems to get tired </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338864"],"_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-6996255073ee8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-18 points (All 3's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Absolutely on 🔥 last night from three point range 6/8 and not one of them hit anything but the bottom of the net </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-If he's able to catch and shoot you can almost count it good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick release on his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows the open areas of the defense and finds them often and on time to get his looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition he does a great job of spotting up and shooting in rhythm </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has deep range and must be guarded out to 24ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a realy nice drive and kick pass for an assist off a catch and hard shot fake to get defender off his feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good aggressive on ball defender/plays hard/keeps nice wide base </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Doesn't seem to have a favorite spot he likes to shoot from hes just a realy good shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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<p>-Nocked down two three's 2/6 on threes for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always like watching this kid play/does alot of good things and seems to realy enjoy playing the game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gonna have some big scoring games coming up i feel with all the teams trying to stop Aiden, Ethan and Bridger </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3312040"],"_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-6996255073f8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4/7 from the field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple strong offensive rebound putbacks for scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice drive and attack to the rim missed but stuck with it and got putback for score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong defender/physical </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2775184"],"_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-69962ad98748a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Gotta put this kid in here, coaches and crowd of type player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/plays with an edge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brings physicality to the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stands out in all areas you won't see on the stat sheet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boxes out hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-There's no such thing as a 50/50 ball around him cause hes gonna come up with it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413967"],"_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-69962ad987531"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7/13 on field goals </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5/6 on three's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed 3 rebounds and had 2 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Go to guy for Linton most the night, when they needed a basket they called his number and he answered </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth stroke from three, he was $ from deep early and often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was very aggressive attacking the basket also </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice lefty up and under finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot fake got into lane for the middy pull-up, has great elevation on his jumper </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed nice soft touch around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice low crossover to beat defender off the bounce and find post player for easy two</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very athletic/plays bigger then 6'1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong defender will guard you tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active on the boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick second and third jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429661"],"_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-69962ad9875c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 of his 13 came in fourth quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5/12 from the field</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a great looking shot/follow through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick release also, if your late closing out its already gonna be in the bottom of the net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the best on ball defenders I've watched/his feet are super quick and his anticipation is incredible </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hands are always very active also on defense/ had couple steals amd several more deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart player knows when to drive to score or drive and kick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great handles, has great change of pace with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice left hand finish on reverse layup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3276940"],"_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-699630ae7a060"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had 5 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 Assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots the three ball well was 2/4 in the game, has shot well from outside all season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Workhorse player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does it all for this team/scoring/rebounding/assists/toughness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leads team and every game I've watched with floor burns by the end of it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effort and energy/he brings it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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to to points for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the quickest and most shifty guards you will see/ the lefty as a redikulous left to right crossover that will shake even the best defenders </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick defensively/has improved alot in this area over last year and he was solid them also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ player recognizes when he has a mismatch and usually takes advantage of it </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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{"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4/5 field goals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 or his 9 points came in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with alot of energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave team a spark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked comfortable and confident when he got into the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->