Public State Final Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state tournament is over with six teams taking home state titles. Prospects in the public groups had big games as they helped their team take home a state title. Here are the prospects who had big performances during the state title game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344521' first='Micah' last='Gordon'], 6'0 PG Plainfield 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon took over for the Cardinals as he dropped 20 points in their 49-40 win. The 6'0 guard was electric off the bounce as defenders struggled to keep him in front and finished strong around the rim. Gordon wasn't rattled by on-ball pressure as he got to his spot on the floor and found his open teammates in the half court. He got deflections on the defensive end and played well off the ball as well. Gordon is a dynamic guard prospect who should continue his high level play during the Throne tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3544138' first='Charlie' last='Taylor'], SG Ramsey 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor did a little bit of everything for the Rams as he put up 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. He used his handle to get to the rim off the bounce and finished well around the rim. Taylor moved well without the ball i his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He found his open teammates in the half court and pushed the pace well in transition. Taylor's versatility is something that should help his stock move up even more during the course of the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Owen Farley, 6'0 G Ramsey 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farley had a similar game to Taylor as he tied Taylor with a team-high 18 points, along with four rebounds, six assists and four steals. The 6'0 guard was aggressive off the bounce as he was able to get to the rim off the bounce. Farley used his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end, which started fast breaks for Ramsey. He made smart decisions with the ball in his hands and also played off the ball. Farley concluded his varsity career with a state title, helping to orchestrate the Rams' offense throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Josh Lenko, 6'3 SF/PF Ocean City 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lenko had a monster game for the Red Raiders as he dropped a game-high 24 points. The 6'3 forward set his feet before he shot as he knocked down three triples and moved well without the ball in his hands. Lenko also put the ball on the floor as he was able to get to the rim off the bounce and drew contact in the paint. He worked for rebounds on both ends of the floor and slid his feet on the defensive end. Lenko is a hard-working forward prospect who is looking to carry over his strong play into the spring AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201950' first='Elijah' last='Colon'], 6'1 CG Shabazz 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colon paced the Bulldogs' attack as he put up a game-high 22 points. The 6'1 guard was electric off the bounce as he was able to get to the rim and was unafraid of drawing contact. Colon set his feet before he shot as he knocked down three jumpers from behind the arc. He ripped down six rebounds and was able to make plays on the defensive end. Colon is a talented guard prospect who should continue to make plays on both ends of the floor during the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->