In The Spotlight BQ Matchup Nazareth – Xaverian

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We watched a battle between two BQ squads on Tuesday. Nazareth currently sitting in second at 7-1 traveled to 5-2 Xaverian. A very important game considering just miles away St Francis Prep at 8-1 was hosting 5-3 Christ The King. Xaverian excited the home crowd with an explosive inside outside attack. [player_tooltip player_id='2234123' first='Terrence' last='Belizaire'] was getting to the rim and making tough baskets. [player_tooltip player_id='2351298' first='David' last='Duncan'] when he wasn't scoring inside with toughness as well, was draining logo threes. But Nazareth had the speed and creativity going for them [player_tooltip player_id='3178750' first='AJ' last='Moody'] showed his lightning fast handle and showed what a great facilitator of the ball he is. [player_tooltip player_id='2890712' first='Malick' last='Kamara'] showed an array of creative moves around the rim. [player_tooltip player_id='2207285' first='Justin' last='Delgado'] probably made the biggest plays of the game that might go unnoticed. Up 53-48 he stood his ground staying vertical blocked shot and then altered the next possession. While on the offensive end he drove baseline after shot fake and finished with a monsterous dunk to increase the lead to 57-48. [player_tooltip player_id='3178750' first='AJ' last='Moody'] then put the game out of reach 60-48 with a three to seal the win . A final 63-48 win for Nazareth. Here are the players who shined in the Nazareth - Xaverian game. [player_tooltip player_id='2794197' first='Christian' last='Hinestroza'] Xaverian leading scorer this season at 18 ppg was hurt and did not play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BQ Standins AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St Francis Prep 8. 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nazareth 7. 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xaverian. 5. 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christ the King. 5. 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holy Cross. 3. 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Molloy. 3. 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loughlin. 0. 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2890712"],"_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-697163dcd6a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long wiry athletic player. Smooth stroke hitting threes. Very creative around the rim scoring. Scores inside -outside. A player I missed in my listing of top players in the CHSAA should have had him inside the top 50. (Pictured)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3178750"],"_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-697163dcd6b1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Outstanding court vision and awareness. Sees the floor really well sees the play developing ahead of time getting the ball to the right player at the right time. High basketball IQ. True pg who can score. Knocked down transition three but also can drain off the bounce or off the catch. Handles the ball equally effective with either hand. Made a great up ahead pass leading to a basket. Gets into the lane with quickness and deciseness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207285"],"_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-697163dcd6b8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What makes a great player when he's not scoring he impacts the game anyway. That's what Justin did today. As I mentioned above with the two defensive plays. Plus got all the momentum back on the Nazareth side with an explosive dunk off the baseline. A three level scorer. Smooth stroke battles inside on the boards. Showed numerous times a shot fake drive leading to help defenders collapsing on him where he then found the open man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351298"],"_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-697163dcd6bf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong physical player. Can post you up and score inside with strength. One of the most smoothest jump shots I've seen this year. He has unlimited range. Really good off the catch but can also do it on his own. Works hard on both glass. Very impressive and player to know .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234123"],"_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-697163dcd6c70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love his attitude. Constantly encouraging teammates. Gets to the rim with strength power and enough quickness. Plays hard and is equally effective on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2361241"],"_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-6971665c40d79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smooth handling the ball. Showed a nice baseline floater. Shoots the three . With his quickness he can get two feet in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->