Midweek Standouts: Seniors to Know

Midweek games don't always get the spotlight, but the performances this time around set the tone for the rest of the week, delivering high-level production, timely plays, and steady impact that swung outcomes. Whether it was scoring bursts, controlling the boards, or defensive stops, these standouts made their presence felt early this week.    Anytime [player_tooltip player_id='2732617' first='Brett' last='Butler'] was off the ball he was a true threat to run and pop out beyond the arc for a quick-trigger catch-and-shoot. He came off screens with polished footwork, whether coming up from the corner, curling along the wing, or elevating through the top of the key, staying shot-ready and balanced into his release.     [player_tooltip player_id='1560922' first='Michael' last='Best'] splashed three-pointers as a trail man in transition, showing balanced footwork, high arc, and a strong follow-through. His amazing ability to catch and shoot in the blink of an eye stretched the defense, opening driving lanes that he capitalized on with soft-touch floaters and controlled finishes inside.     Graceful leaper who got off the ground with ease, consistently flashing elite springboard hops. One of his most jaw-dropping plays came when he closed out from the lane line to the perimeter and swatted a jumper three rows back with impeccable timing and power. A true lob threat out of the dunker's spot, he set the tone early by flying high to catch the ball at its peak and flush it with two hands. Roland's upper-body strength and broad build allowed him to go up through traffic with force. On offensive rebounds, particularly cleaning up his own miss, he displayed explosive second and third jumps, going back up while his opponent was still on the way down.     A tough three-level shot taker and maker who thrived in contested situations due to his comfort rising into jumpers with a defender draped all over him. Maxfield consistently maintained balance, elevation, and touch through contact or tight space. Whether it was a step-back or pull-up, he played with strong confidence, converting difficult looks when the offense needed a bucket.     [player_tooltip player_id='2555395' first='Luke' last='Walsh'] crashed the boards hard, jumping through traffic with hang time to high-point rebounds. His effort was unwavering, playing fearless down low, challenging opposing bigs with his strength and physicality. Walsh also changed the game offensively by drifting into the corners as the ball crossed half court, ready to catch, dip, and fire a clean-looking jumper from deep.     Tymorian Cartwright showcased a knockdown mid-range pull-up from the right elbow, rising with confidence and using his elevation to shoot over contests. Even through contact, he maintained excellent balance and body control, consistently getting clean looks and converting from his sweet spot.

Midweek games don't always get the spotlight, but the performances this time around set the tone for the rest of the week, delivering high-level production, timely plays, and steady impact that swung outcomes. Whether it was scoring bursts, controlling the boards, or defensive stops, these standouts made their presence felt early this week.