Spartans vs Titans: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spearfish Spartans [player_tooltip player_id='2344085' first='Bennett' last='Kortan'] [player_tooltip player_id='2338059' first='Kamren' last='Davis'] [player_tooltip player_id='2544075' first='Mason' last='Southern'] [player_tooltip player_id='2708783' first='Karsen' last='Seyer'] [player_tooltip player_id='2344051' first='Kade' last='Vavruska'] [player_tooltip player_id='2612675' first='Cooper' last='Gibbs'] played a high energy fast paced game vs the Tea Area Titans [player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd'] [player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] [player_tooltip player_id='2550489' first='Lane' last='Sieber'] [player_tooltip player_id='2442386' first='Mitch' last='Grant'] [player_tooltip player_id='2723975' first='Blake' last='Lundin'] and company on saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QUARTER SCORES </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spearfish 10 19 32 56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tea Area 5 25 44 66</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"file"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":3547741,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989230.jpg?1772989248"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989230.jpg?1772989248" alt="" class="wp-image-3547741" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2723975"],"_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-69adba70f1d80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-4 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some nice looks just didn't fall tonight </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice baseline fade away for two in 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Difference maker in every aspect of the game other then scoring tonight </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great athleticism to go with his size and length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sound and very disciplined defensively/doesn't get out of position doesn't go for shot fakes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had several blocked shots and changed several others in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the rebounds in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love how he gets up and down the floor smoothly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132816"],"_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-69adba70f1dd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored pretty much every way possible in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit three 3's, hit an absolutely sick step back three off a crossover with a hand right in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down his freethrows </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked how he took what the defense gave him, open 3 he took it, can get to the basket he drove it, defense rotated over he showed the middy pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also had some some in lane attacks playing off two feet for drive and kicks to open teammates for shots </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a few hustle rebounds and steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked his high motor and energy levels also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442386"],"_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-69adba70f1e22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker and distributor in this game, he did that very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floor general/got his team into there offensive stuff and found the guys that were shooting well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a fantastic job of controlling the pace of the game to keep it in favor of Tea Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Like alot how hes able to guard multiple positions because of his strength and size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good passer/throws passes on time and easy to catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250284"],"_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-69adba70f1e62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Didn't score in 1st quarter but scored in every quarter after 1st</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a great coast to coast rebound and lefty transition finish early in second quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great full speed transition pull up jumper from 15ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was great attacking the basket and finishing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking stroke from freethrow line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth/clean and quick release from three </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough post up fade away on next possession from 12ft out/elevated and left no doubt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bigger guard who can defend smaller guards very well/smart uses length to his advantage in those situations </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2550489"],"_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-69adba70f1ea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-17 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shooter from deep/hit three 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a ice job of finding open areas on the offensive end to get his looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great quick baseline spin for two big points in the 4th quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots with confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stoudt defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks bigger then 6'3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active rebounder on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a ice job setting strong off ball screens for teammates </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does alot of things for this team </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344085"],"_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-69adc62ae2762"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came inches away from having a poster baseline dunk late 3rd quarter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in each quarter and made the most of his opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always one of the best defenders on the floor each time I've seen him play </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Motor is always on level 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sometimes hes too unselfish in my opinion/passes up some shots </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super quick first step has no problem getting to his spots or creating for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love how he battles through screens/just a very tough minded and physical kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keeps excellent floor spacing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338059"],"_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-69adc62ae27c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit three 3's/all were big time shots when the team needed them especially in the 3rd and 4th quarters of this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands lead to couple nice steals </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big time scorer but was held in check in this game as Tea Area invested alot of attention to containing him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great energy all game long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up jumper with his athleticism is almost unguardable </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had shots that normally fall but went in and out in this one</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544075"],"_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-69adc62ae2816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An elite pg who will beat you in all ways outside of scoring (even though hes had games that show he can also score) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continually got teammates involved throughout the whole game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushes the ball and always has his head up </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eltie ball handler who get by defenders with ease </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Controls the game and pace for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had several nice drive and kicks for scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Look for him to score more next season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to watch his growth from this year to next </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344051"],"_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-69adc62ae285d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big 4th quarter scoring 12 of his 19 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Once again proved he is a three level scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always one of the more overall athletic players on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great looking shot and was feeling it for most the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always plays bigger then his listed 6'3 says</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive minded on offense once again and team needed him to be</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2612675"],"_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-69adc62ae28ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All baskets were of the tough veriaty </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Limited scoring wise but not in any other area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As always played tough defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded aggressively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished his opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2708783"],"_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-69adc62ae28fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Instant offense as always</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great looking shot/he will be a big contributor next season for spearfish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always plays within himself </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stays busy on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->