Groton vs STM: State Tournament Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most entertaining games of the tournament (in my opinion), had a little bit of everything transition baskets, scoring runs, uptempo style of play and big time shots n performances by alot of great players! It took Double OT but STM found a way to win in this high scoring and very exciting game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QUARTER SCORES </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>STM 12 30 51 73 84 94</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Groton 22 35 57 73 84 92</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3567063,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3567063" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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-69c2f411c18ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points, 6-10 fg's, 2-2 ft's, 2 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always plays great defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-So quick with and without the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick pocket with his quick hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit three in 3rd off nice half court Princeton Set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tasked with defending buzzy was up to the task, buzzy had a good game but it wasn't easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded his own miss for a tough reverse layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made huge freethrows in OT to keep team close </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-69c2f411c1959"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-26 points, 6-17 fg's, 4-5 3fg's, 10-11 ft's, 5 rebounds, 4 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Absolutely caught fire second half </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got a glimpse of what kind of a season hes gonna have next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in all ways possible </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved to be a true three level scorer vs bigtime competition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some nice shake with the ball and was hard to keep infront of</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bigtime pull up three at the end of the 4th to bring them within 3 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hits step back three late in 1st OT that was seriously one of the shots of the tournament and kept groton alive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Comes right back the next possession and hits an even tougher Steph Curry deep three with a man in his face to send the game into Double OT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good handles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made alot of high IQ plays, anticipation plays on defense, making the right plays on offense/correctly using screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to make quick and correct decisions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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catch and rip, got fouled made 1-2 freethrows </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed great elevation on contested three in 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made big time three off the elevator screen to send game to OT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banked in a tough and 1 three to start double OT, missed freethrow </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-69c2f411c19ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points, 6-9 fg's, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was a force inside with his touches and O Board putbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was realy aggressive with his touches in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Once again showed great footwork in the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Definitely had the shake n bake working in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timed his blocks perfectly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used size advantage all game, rebounding, post ups, team threw it up and he went and got it</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-69c2f411c1a4d"} --> <!-- 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>-Tough put back and 1 late 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong defensively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grinder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great strong hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always rebounds strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit big three on OT to give groton the lead </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love the toughness he brings to this team</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-69c2f411c1a9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-5 points, 6 rebounds, 2-2 fg's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great anticipation on a steal n coast to coast finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a sweet crossover, put defender into a blender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was playing with alot of confidence the whole tournament </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He didnt need to score, eveyone else handled that in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gonna have a huge season next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641568"],"_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-69c2f411c1aec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-24 points, 8-19 fg's, 2-2 ft's, 8 rebounds, 3 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great rebound and even better length of the court pass to the red barron for an easy layup n the games first points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nba catch and shoot three start of 2nd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice lefty mini hook from 10ft </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevates so quickly on 1st and 2nd jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buzzy with a chase down block (athletic freak 🔥)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting form doesn't get much better then his</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Started to get going late in 2nd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Challenged gage at the hoop and scored an and 1 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet drive and drop off to max speed for layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made another NBA three in 1st OT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Complete player and teammate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was alot of fun watching him this season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eltie athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250297"],"_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-69c2f411c1b42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 4-10 fg's, 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great runout and score for games first points off of a perfect pass from buzzy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick release on a catch n shoot corner three off of an OB Play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled back to clean up misses layup and score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always plays hard and gives everything he has</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also had on of the best nicknames of the season "Red Barron"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Enjoyed his style and how he played the 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":"Max Speed","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Thomas Moore","_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-69c2f411c1c8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 5-7 fg, 7 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kid is just tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows exactly what his role is</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole a rebound from Bosma under hoop for easy two</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Relentless on the boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Never gives up, out hustles eveyone else</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets up n down the floor well, has great hands and is able to catch passes in traffic or off target</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was in the right place at the right time for the game winning layup!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641569"],"_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-69c2f411c1ce5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points, 6-11 fg, 4-4 ft's, 10 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice lefty step through finish off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Next basket was another great 2 bounce lefty finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active inside on offense, made several close tough baskets </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kept alot of possessions alive with just pure hustle </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Complete game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always leaves it out there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unless you watched the game you don't know how well he really played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2080607"],"_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-69c2f411c1d38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 4-7 fg, 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great elevation on his middy pull-up from freethrow line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down three in 4th, didnt have much space in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great rack attack late in 4th to give STM the lead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the most of his opportunities, kid just keeps playing and making things happen </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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<p>-Didn't just score he got others involved also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-And 1 lefty finish in double OT to bring team back within 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was huge in second half and in OT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His best and most complete game of the season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->