Top All-Around Performers Down the Stretch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week, my basketball diet included three thrilling league clashes: a historic Trinity League showdown featuring JSerra versus Mater Dei, an electrifying Mission League face-off pitting Notre Dame against Sierra Canyon, and a pivotal San Joaquin League contest showcasing Pacifica Christian (OC) versus San Gabriel Academy, in addition to the Nike Mater Dei Extravaganza showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Hudson Reynolds","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pacifica Christian (OC)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022w-full text-token-text-primaryu0022 data-testid=u0022conversation-turn-899u0022u003eHudson had an outstanding game in Pacifica Christian's (OC) win against San Gabriel Academy on Tuesday night (1/23). Finishing with 21 points, he showcased his scoring ability from all over of the court. Reynolds knocked down multiple catch and shoot three-pointers, demonstrating his range, accuracy, and ability to move intelligently without the ball. 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He attacked the basket repeatedly and was able to finish with both hands, got to his spots in the mid-range area for impressive off the dribble pull-ups, and showcased his quick release from beyond the arc. 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Martinsen led the Monarchs with 24 points (8/9 FG) and contributed 7 rebounds, making his presence felt at both ends of the floor. 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Mark consistently beat defenders off the dribble, demonstrating his agility, speed with the ball, and body control, even through contact. In addition to his driving ability and athleticism, he displayed his ever improving shooting range by knocking down several three-pointers. While he exhibited tremendous tools, there is room for improvement in terms of reducing turnovers, shot selection, and understanding how to vary his pace. 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His impact was felt on both ends as he played with good physicality in order to rebound and defend a variety of positions and offensively created well for teammates in transition as well as in half court situations. Sykes also displayed his shooting ability at all three levels as he finished an efficient 10 for 17 from the field, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1703093"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022flex-1 overflow-hiddenu0022u003eMyles showcased his shooting touch in Modesto Christian's win over Lynwood at the 2024 Nike Extravaganza. 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