An All Nic10 Sectional Final; Danforth And Chatman Star

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hononegah High School played host to a battle on the hardwood Friday evening. After Auburn upset Gurnee and Guilford upset Waukegan in Tuesday Sectional Semi's, the table was set for an all Rockford Nic10 affair. With a gym capacity of 2,500 in the fieldhouse, there was standing room only by tip-off as both team's got to play on a neutral yet familiar court. The game lived up to the hype and throughout the second half it was Auburn's [player_tooltip player_id='1845353' first='Amir' last='Danforth'] and Guilford's Brendan Chatman going on their own runs at times while each senior went toe to toe against one another one last time. Let's breakdown each of their games as well as the surrounding cast members who will also be playing at the next level in this memorable sectional final contest. <br><br>Scores By Quarter<br>Auburn: 15, 33, 44, 74<br>Guilford: 7, 22, 51, 64</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1845353"],"_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-69abacf4a23f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">North Dakota State commit provided needed scoring during crucial 2nd half moments. High rise on jumper with pure form. 3 level scorer that wanted the ball in his hands when it was crunch time. Showcased range on shot. Gets down hill in a hurry with the ball. Has great upper body strength that is equipped with lateral quickness to guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2734476"],"_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-69abacf4a2455"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most underrated guards in the state that warrants more attention. A division 3 point guard but at a higher level would fit into a 2 man role. Rockford Guilford's all time leading scorer and one of the if not the all time winningest player in school's history. Put the team on his back tonight in the second half to take lead into final quarter. Tough to stay in front of with the ball with efficient feel at the rim. Uses wingspan to advantage on both sides. Has a scoring knack and is comfortable against pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105407"],"_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-69abacf4a249f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D1 Juco commit really stuck on drives defensively . Plays an undersized forward for team but adjusts to that responsibility accordingly. Competes positionless at times with squads make-up. Laterally stuck by defensively on drives to hole to challenge throughout first half. Second half made key reads off the glass to rebound and secure second chance opportunities. The X factor of why team will play in a super sectional game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cordell Spencer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Guilford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69abacf4a253b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Second time seeing him play in two months. Continued to be a spark plug again tonight. Undersized ball handler with 3 point shooting ability. Splashed in a couple treys from long range. Found gaps in the defense to get to cup through traffic for soft touch lay ins vs more size. Plays cohesively well alongside other skilled guard on team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2962328"],"_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-69abacf4a2587"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another forward for Knights that would fill a 2 or 3 role at next level. Endures physicality beneath and stays level headed with balance. Made a catch on the block for a quick turn and score. Fights for loose balls. Spread the floor out to hit a 3 within offensive flow. Another impactful player tonight that helped team gut out win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3430297"],"_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-69abacf4a25cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A true big at the next level. Strong physique that endures the physicality around the basket on both ends. Possesses poised touch on finishes to go along with quick feet for a 5 man. Cuts hard off blob actions and takes charges defensively. Overall has the right feel for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323314"],"_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-69abacf4a2610"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Division 2 Juco commit plays an off guard role for team. Responsible for guarding opposing team's biggest offensive threat. Proposes zero gap pressure most of the time to challenge handler. Has a quick first step with the ball. Can score from inside and out. Will be utilized as a true point at next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->