Hazelett, Williams Efficient Night Move Kankakee Past East Peoria

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highest profile 3A game on the slate Wednesday night was Kankakee against East Peoria.  This game featured three prospects ranked inside the top 10 of their classes including the #1 senior and #2 junior, but the biggest difference maker was Indiana State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1552625' first='EJ' last='Hazelett'].  The game lived up to the hype being a close contest throughout and a single possession margin in the final minute.  In the end Kankakee moved on with a 59-53 victory.  We dive into the top performers from this game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552625"],"_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-69a9139b2828c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hazelett was a monster in this game!  The Indiana State commit came out aggressive and stayed that way all game long.  He took it right at the defense attacking out of the high post off the dribble on straight line takes.  Handles it very well for a four man with shake and spins.  Also shot it well from three off the catch nailing one from the corner along another from NBA range.  Rebounded at a high rate snatching boards at their high point throughout the game.  Defensively he was very impactful getting steals with his active hands using his length to also protect the rim.  Passes it well out of the post to shooters.  He had an efficient night of 19 points (8-12 FG), 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105360"],"_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-69a9139b28334"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams brought his A game in this one as well.  The #1 player in the state of Illinois defended East Peoria's star and didn't give him a ton of room to work all game long using his length and lateral quickness.  Also cut passing lanes multiple times for dunks in transition.  Anticipates those passes so well game in and game out for a couple easy buckets each contest.  Williams blocked multiple shots including a massive swat out of bounds at the rim along with one on a Kitt three point attempt late.  On the other end he was efficient finishing out of the dunker spot, slashing for a euro step, and drained a pull up triple.  Ended the night with 16 points (6-8 FG), 3 steals, and 2 blocks.  Coming off an official visit last week to Arizona State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874852"],"_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-69a9139b283b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is a thick bodied combo guard who makes good decisions on the move with the ball in his hands.  Tough layup maker including an and-1 of a scoop shot.  Also hit a three netting 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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Terrell","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"","_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-69a9139b284be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terrell continues to shine as a senior.  The quick and athletic guard is super effective defensively with his on ball pressure along with getting deflections which lead to turnovers.  Offensively he got downhill with his speed and to the foul line.  Sound passer that made good decisions with the rock as he had 10 points and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125674"],"_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-69a9139b28536"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was a tough night shooting for the Illini commit as he went 4-13 from the field.  He was at his best when he worked out of the post on turnaround jumpers, baseline spins, and powering his way through his defender.  Versatile wing got to the line where he was 5-8 as he finished with 13 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323592"],"_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-69a9139b285a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dubois is coming off a broken right hand, but he continued to fight through it with another outstanding outing recording 19 points (6-11 FG) (3-6 3PT) (4-4 FT) and 5 rebounds in the loss.  Shoots it very well off movement including running from the paint to the top of the key on cuts then turning for long range shots.  He also works well around ball screens both as a shooter and pin point passer.  Creative finisher at the cup and gets to the charity stripe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2632017"],"_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-69a9139b28608"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hardy is a strong bodied four man that brings physicality to the table for East Peoria.  The 2028 forward is light on his feet for his size which allows him to work well as a roller to the hoop.  Also can put it on the deck from the high-post area and even hit a three ball as he notched 8 points (3-4 FG).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3472199"],"_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-69a9139b2866e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weatherspoon is a 2029 point guard to keep tabs on.  Slick ball handler that slithers through the defense for sweeping layups and is a capable three point shooter had 5 points in the last game of his freshman campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->