Groton vs Hamlin: State Tournament Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Execution was at a premium in this game as both teams play a slower style and like to run true sets with alot of screening and good on and off ball movement. Groton definitely had the overall size advantage in this game over Hamlin but the chargers take a back seat to no one in the physicality and being discipline on the defensive end parts of the game. Coaching was a draw as both are very experienced and sound fundamentally, both teams were very well prepared. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QUARTER SCORES</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Groton 9 26 43 61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamlin 11 24 41 65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548633"],"_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-69c1e6693dd1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always looks and plays quick and undercontrol</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple great back door cuts just couldn't finish, shows high IQ when being over played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice sprint out and easy layin off pass from easton </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed true speed and quickness in transition for couple easy run out baskets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong drive and finish in the paint off the bounce </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475034"],"_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-69c1e6693dda1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-23 points 10-12 from the field, 2 rebounds, 3 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very athletic player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great court vision and bounce pass in transition finding gage for easy basket in 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made alot of plays </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed springs by getting up on a dunk off of fake hesi handoff early on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has nice shake n bake to his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hustle not giving up teammates break way missed layup, got rebound got fouled made freethrows </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st step looked even quicker then usual </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet baseline floater in 3rd for tough two</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548634"],"_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-69c1e6693ddf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-5 points 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice right to left crossover to get to the rim </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big-time 3 in early 4th quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice O Board finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played a nice all-round game/have to watch the game to understand how well he played </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1821026"],"_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-69c1e6693de45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-3 points, 4 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shows a nack for finding open areas on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played good hard defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kept so many more rebounds alive for teammates to get</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple big blocks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548641"],"_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-69c1e6693de93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 4-5 on freethrows </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big advantage in the post, was just bigger and stronger then anyone Hamlin had</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Only thing that stopped Gage from having a big game was Hamlin's defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played physical/had couple power scores and set a good tone for his team early </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice catch at 13 ft one bounce pro hop and lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor so well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Difference maker when in the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475033"],"_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-69c1e6693dee1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9 points, 3 rebounds, 3-3 on three's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shows elite offensive skills at times, next year watch out he will be a big time scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great defensive rebound and go, head up and threw a dime to tracy for an easy layup in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down huge three as time expired in the 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another three early in 4th from the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2059565"],"_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-69c1e6693df30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-27 points 9-14 shooting, 3 rebounds, 4 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line alot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed how good of an overal offensively skilled player he is in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice back to the basket post up with mini hook for the finish in the paint </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had nice and 1 finish off of a slip screen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to his spots on the offensive end when he wanted to</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middy pull-up game was on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Like his length/able to play multiple spots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup nightmare for teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2710052"],"_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-69c1e6693df7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Qucik release from corner on catch and shoot three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch and shoot corner three off of OB Play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipates plays well on defense </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":["2059573"],"_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-69c1e6693dfcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points, 4 rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice job of getting open and finishing his touches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough and gritty player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocks down tough three in 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545637"],"_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-69c1e6693e01b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lived at the freethrow line 8-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When hes not scoring hes creating ir making something happen for a teammate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did majority of his scoring damage in the 2nd half in $ time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was aggressive taking it to the basket and drawing fouls </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-True leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great player but still does all the little things also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Complete player and teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856285"],"_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-69c1e6693e06a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2 points, 8 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a very high ceiling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved his activity level on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays like he's belongs on the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Only a freshman, someone to keep and 👁 on for next year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->