Lyons Hits Another Level in Second Half in W over Dekalb

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tuesday night we saw Lyons host Dekalb in a fun matchup.&nbsp; It was a really competitive game throughout the first half with both teams going back and forth as Lyons led by one at the break.&nbsp; When the second half started they blitzed Dekalb outscoring them by 19 points in the third quarter going on to win 75-49.&nbsp; Which prospects shined in this contest?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a tough combo forward that can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Plus shot maker who poured them in from mid-range and three.&nbsp; Deep range on it spotting up.&nbsp; Rim runs for scores multiple times.&nbsp; Like what he brought to the table as a passer and was gritty on the defensive end with good fundamentals.&nbsp; He had 18 points in the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839879' first='Timmy' last='Sloan'] (Lyons – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sloan is a jumbo point guard at 6'5” that we are very high on.&nbsp; He has an outstanding passing feel especially in the open floor.&nbsp; Great instincts in the open floor pushing off the defensive glass for long outlets on the money or passes with zip coming up the floor.&nbsp; In the half court he makes the extra pass and the right decisions.&nbsp; Quality shooter that can get his shot off with his size draining a couple threes.&nbsp; Got to the rim on sweeping layups getting to the rack.&nbsp; He had 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415542' first='Nathan' last='Woods'] (Lyons – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woods is a big wing that is a knock down shot maker.&nbsp; He banged in multiple threes off the catch along with getting in the mid-range for several shots.&nbsp; Can attack a little on straight line takes and rebounds well for a wing.&nbsp; He had 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blake Ragsdale (Lyons – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ragsdale is a 5'11” point guard that came off the bench to be a spark for LT.&nbsp; He was scrappy around the hoop, got to the line, hit a pair of threes, and had a sweet behind the head pass for 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2869206' first='Tommy' last='Blyth'] (Lyons – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blyth is a 6'5” glue guy for Lyons.&nbsp; Plus positional size, rebounds so well in his area, and impacted defensively blocking shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Myles Newman (Dekalb – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newman is a 6'2” two guard who was a monster in the first half especially.&nbsp; Thick bodied two guard that showcased a sweet floater and banked in several shots including a three.&nbsp; He had 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derrion Straughter (Dekalb – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Straughter brings perimeter scoring for this team as a 6'2” guard that got in the paint for multiple finishes on runners, put backs, and pick/roll conversions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lukas Stubblefield (Dekalb – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stubblefield is a strong bodied 6'4” power forward that flashed some skill including hitting a spot up three and getting to the line for 5 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabe Crump (Dekalb – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crump is a long and rangy 2027 prospect that caught our eye with his shooting, activity level, and potential on the defensive end.&nbsp; Went for 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->