Commentator Notes at Cy-Hoops invitational

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I spent last weekend commentating on the Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational for Texan Live. I learned about new players, saw some grow, and teams making bold statements with big-time victories. Let's look at the players that made me take note </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2209416"],"_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_0_evaluation":"The young man came out on a mission infecting his presence all over the court. Played relentless on both ends of the ball forcing turnovers on ball handlers. Strong quick player that is light on his feet. Displayed many positives in front of Blinn coaching staff. I saw him in the opening match up against Cy-Ridge, and he turned it up a notch second half. The lions lead grew to 20 thanks to Archie aggressive defense picking ball handlers and annticapting passes in the passing lane","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1140529"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jackson displayed primetime action when his impeccable timing on blocking shots. Made his presence known defensively around the rim. Big body that is light on his feet leading him to eight blocks against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial. 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Improved footwork on the block, and added some moves to his post-up game. 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Running the floor in the transition leading to cutbacks off missed layups or resulting in easy points for himself. Involves himself heavy on the boards making it difficult for defenders to box him out. His motor doesn't stop diving for loose balls, taking charges, hustling back on defense. Plays strong through contact. Have nice size hands that gives him good grip on the ball.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1534610"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"King was giving out amazing grace all tournament. Excellent at lowering his shoulder to turn the corner. Team player that takes what the defense gives him. Muscular built to his body. 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