Highway 5 Classic: Standout Juniors

Highway 5 Classic Basketball Tournament was a premier annual event featuring high school basketball teams from Anna, Van Alstyne, Paris, Plano, El paso, and McKinney.    [player_tooltip player_id='2554862' first='Lamin' last='Foon'] was a solid post presence on both ends of the court. Standing at 6'10”, he used his length to keep the ball high and shoot over defenders in the post with ease. Defensively, his two-hand contests forced high-arcing shot attempts that missed the mark on several occasions, making him a reliable rim protector who can anchor the defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='2556236' first='Christian' last='Cox'] stampeded downhill with a low, powerful first step and a hard in-and-out dribble to gain an extra step on his defender, driving deep into the paint. The more he attacked, the more attention he drew from the defense, often opening up drive-and-kick opportunities to the right corner. He also excelled when left to spot up from deep, making him a versatile offensive threat.     [player_tooltip player_id='2700046' first='Jaydrien' last='Henderson'] made his scoring presence felt instantly, displaying a strong knack for scoring in isolation in the mid-range and around the basket through contact and traffic as he delivered the first six points of the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='2700042' first='Sebastian' last='Gutierrez'] had a nifty go-to spin move in the pinch post for turnaround jumpers and also in the deep post. His spin move was smooth and effective, allowing him to create space and get off high-percentage shots. Whether he was in the pinch post or deep in the paint, his ability to execute his move consistently made him a consistent scorer.     [player_tooltip player_id='2558324' first='Will' last='Garcia'] was nearly unstoppable when driving to the rack. His hesitation move leading into his first step was impressively convincing, often freezing defenders for a split second and creating open driving lanes on multiple occasions. His ability to combine his hesitation with in-and-out dribbles, crossovers, and other moves kept his defender tense and on their heels. The spark he brought off the bench provided a notable surge to his team's energy and scoring.     [player_tooltip player_id='2700040' first='Garrett' last='Skaggs'] excelled at scoring off backdoor cuts, not only showing impeccable speed with his takeoff but also displaying great timing and anticipation for the cut to the basket. His precise timing made it easy for teammates to deliver the pass, leading to efficient scoring opportunities. His off-ball movement was his way of combating defensive pressure, constantly keeping defenders on their toes and creating open lanes to the basket.     [player_tooltip player_id='2700045' first='Charlie' last='Perez'] showcased a quick trigger release and set his feet smoothly when popping out beyond the arc. He got the ball out of his hands so fast that it often caught defenders off guard. His ability to shoot with such speed and precision made him a constant threat from long range especially when playing off the ball.

Highway 5 Classic Basketball Tournament was a premier annual event featuring high school basketball teams from Anna, Van Alstyne, Paris, Plano, El paso, and McKinney.