Ed Molitor Classic: Friday Double Header Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday afternoon PHI took in a doubleheader from the Ed Molitor Thanksgiving Classic.&nbsp; Four solid squads all with ranked prospects on them.&nbsp; Here is our recap in <strong>Ed Molitor Classic: Friday Doubleheader Notebook</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glenbrook South Clicking Early in Win vs Stevenson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thought this game was going to be much more competitive, but the inside play, shot making, and defense of Glenbrook South were too much for Stevenson as they rolled 59-41.&nbsp; Glenbrook South power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1541233' first='Nick' last='Taylor'] was a monster on the glass all game long.&nbsp; The tough and rugged post is quick to the glass and snatches them in traffic.&nbsp; Has mobility on the offensive end as he slipped to the hoop, converted an and-1 in the pick/roll, and got on the offensive glass for several put backs.&nbsp; Also threw down a pair of nasty dunks early in the fourth quarter one where he got a bogus technical foul for hanging on the rim and the second a one handed lob slam.&nbsp; Finished with 18 points and easily double digit boards.&nbsp; Recently landed several D2 offers and would be really good at that level or even potentially a low-major in the right fit.&nbsp; Surrounding Taylor GBS has a ton of quality small college guards.&nbsp; Anestis Hadjstamoulou brings toughness and scoring on straight line takes for 8 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2104963' first='JP' last='Hubbard'] banged in a pair of threes en route to 7 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1541241' first='Nate' last='Kasher'] was good as a passer and showed he can knock down a shot scoring 5 points.&nbsp; New name jumped on our radar was [player_tooltip player_id='1598711' first='Hudson' last='Fuller'].&nbsp; The 6'4” utility wing did a little bit of everything scoring from all three levels for 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson got a really good outing from their sophomore point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1552481' first='Rocco' last='Pagliocca'].&nbsp; Slick ball handler who plays with a lot of creativity.&nbsp; Hit three from distance with a clean shooting stroke.&nbsp; Can get in the lane off the bounce on shot fakes and hesitation for scoop shots or floaters.&nbsp; Like his feel for the game and passing instincts.&nbsp; Went for 15 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1564889' first='Aidan' last='Bardic'] is a 6'3” left handed junior point guard that is crafty with the rock scoring on nifty layups and spin moves in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>York Balance and Defense Prevails over Palatine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up was York vs host school Palatine.&nbsp; York jumped out early and was never in any real danger as they won 52-40.&nbsp; Recent Penn commit [player_tooltip player_id='1541218' first='AJ' last='Levine'] ran the show.&nbsp; Crisp passer that makes those around him better.&nbsp; Pushed in the open floor and got others involved.&nbsp; Solid shooter hitting a pair of threes and was scrappy on the defensive end recording multiple steals while scoring 8 points.&nbsp; York 6'6” small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1750611' first='Kyle' last='Waltz'] is going to be a nice addition at the small college level as a sleeper.&nbsp; Good size, can really deck it especially on the baseline, rebounds well, can hit a spot up three, and is a versatile defender.&nbsp; Went for 13 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1285488' first='Brendan' last='Molis'] is another small college gem that brings some length and athleticism in the backcourt to go along with shot making recording 10 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1750705' first='Braden' last='Richardson'] is the junk yard dog post for this squad that finishes dump offs and boards.&nbsp; Went for 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palatine was led by one of the better uncommitted seniors in the state [player_tooltip player_id='1541230' first='Connor' last='May'].&nbsp; The 6'6” small forward started off slow, but got it going in the second half finishing with 16 points.&nbsp; Strong bodied three man that can shoot it from distance hitting four of them.&nbsp; Seems to have added some strength since we saw him over the summer and competed defensively recording a couple steals and blocks.&nbsp; Low-majors in need of a shooting specialist this would be a great fit!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->