CATS Academy vs. Wilbraham & Monson; CATS standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilbraham &amp; Monson traveled to Braintree on Friday, January 24th to face CATS Academy in a high-level contest that was close for a half before CATS pulled away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the standouts from CATS Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilbraham and Monson standouts will be coming tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2633517"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67953d91cd119"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curtis is a fundamentally sound big man who likes to play with his back to the basket and in the dunker spot. On Friday, he did a great job positioning himself offensively to finish underneath the hoop, and he successfully worked the middle against W&amp;M's zone by finding gaps in the defense and kicking out to shooters once he got the ball. Defensively, Curtis uses his length to stymie anything at the rim and deter drivers. The Arizona State commit will need to improve his body to succeed at the next level, but he has time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529071"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67953d91cd173"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrell has an old-school game; he's controlled and plays at his own pace, and he likes to take his time in the mid-post, often getting to his mid range shot. On Friday, his three-point shot was also working, and he showcased a quicker release than I remember from the last time I saw him. The 6-foot-5 Providence commit is strong enough to guard larger players, but his foot speed on the perimeter could use some work as he'll have to guard shorter, quicker guards at the next level. Will be curious to see how he changes his body moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2487641"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67953d91cd1ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bellot was pretty easily the best perimeter defender on the court Friday. He pressured all 94 feet for the entire game, showcasing some special lateral foot speed and really active hands throughout; he was causing problems for opposing guards ALL night. Offensively, the 6-foot-3 guard showed off his&nbsp;improved shot mechanics, although the threes weren't falling. He'll need to continue to make his shot more consistent to succeed at the next level, but it looks like he's on his way to doing just that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470840"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67953d91cd20f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adamson has some pretty ridiculous athletic tools as a 6-foot-3 sophomore. He's lightning quick, jumps out of the gym, and is quite strong for his size – I'll be fascinated to see how his frame and athleticism continue to develop over the next couple years. Adamson is still working on a consistent outside shot, but his ball-handling and ability to get to the hoop are certainly already there, as is his on-ball defense. He's an absolute blur in transition and plays with an aggression and toughness you just can't teach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2425649"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67953d91cd258"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kesse-Beda is basically the archetype of what NBA scouts are looking for these days; 6-foot-7, strong, excellent athlete who can shoot it from the outside and glide to the rim with ease. The California native is only a Junior and certainly needs to improve his feel for the game and ball handling ability, but the athletic tools are about as perfect as you could draw them up. His combination of size, athleticism and shooting will have college coaches drooling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->