Arsenal Tech Sectionals- Top Perfomances

These players showed why they were difference makers Friday night. The audience was given an exciting brand of basketball cheer for.    After watching him play, I determined that Duke was the designated shooter for Lawrence North. He's a legitimate threat from behind the three-point line. In the match-up versus North Central he knocked down three of them. Duke is a smart player who's very knowledgeable of freeing himself for great looks at the basket. He took advantage of teammate screens, moved around within the Lawrence North offense or created shots for himself. Whenever he had an opportunity to score from mid-range, Duke capitalized on it. He's a great teammate who played hard and gave maximum effort on the defensive end of the court. With his shooting ability, I expect Duke to easily adjust to the college basketball scene.     I loved this young man's toughness! He's a great ball handler, leader and assists man. Brennan made an instant impact as soon as he stepped on the court. He entered the game communicating, assisting, scoring and defending. Brennan excelled at making his teammates better with efficient passing. Most of his assists were on the money. Whenever he attacked the lane, he drew in defenders and dish off passes to other North Central players around the basket. Brennan is a great scorer who was great at attacking the paint and knocking down perimeter jump-shots. Defensively, he was tough! Brennan stalked opposing guards by using quick hands and excellent timing. He forced multiple turnovers and made ball handling difficult for the Lawrence North guards. Brennan is a great leader who will thrive at North Central in the coming years.     I enjoyed watching this young man play Friday evening. Chase is an aggressive combo guard who looks to attack opposing defenders at times. He's an excellent ball handler who easily beats opponents off the dribble. This led to numerous scores in his one-on-one match-ups. Chase excelled at getting into the paint and scoring floaters around the basket. Whenever he had the opportunity to knock down threes, he did so with extreme confidence. A number of his scores came in transition with great finishes at the rim. Defensively, he forced multiple turnovers with quick hands and great on-ball pressure. Chase is a great player with an excellent all around game. With continued growth and maturity, I believe he's capable of becoming elite in the coming years.     Vashon was one of the toughest players i watched Friday night. He's a hardworking player who did all the “hustle work” for North Central. Vashon excelled at scoring difficult baskets in the paint. Some scores led to three-point play opportunities from the foul-line. He also showed the capability of knocking down perimeter jump-shots. Vashon used his size advantage to take smaller defenders in the post. Most of his baskets came from grabbing offensive rebounds and cleaning up his teammates' misses. In transition, Vashon was great at finishing at the basket, when the opportunity was available. He was tenacious on the boards and defended at an elite status. Vashon was all over the floor defensively. He blocked a couple of shots, forced turnovers and used his physicality to defend the the opposition. Vashon is a great young player with a bright future.     Doron is a shifty point guard who played fearlessly against Warren Central. Whenever he was in isolated match-ups, Doron easily drove by defenders and made plays. Whether it was scoring at the basket or hitting teammates with flashy passes, Doron always created positive outcomes. He showed his shooting skills from the mid-range area of the court. During the game he scored on multiple pull-ups from the perimeter. If Doron had an open look from beyond the arc, he did not shy away from it. Some he made, some he missed. His aggression on offense was constant throughout the game. One of his biggest strengths was his leadership. Doron always communicated with his teammates on both ends of the court. Calling out plays, switches on defense and overall encouraging words were a major part of his game. He's a great young player who will continue to improve his overall basketball skills.     Scott is the ultimate team player. He does all the intangibles on the basketball court. Whether it's rebounding, assisting, scoring or defending, Scott showed the ability to make plays. If the team needed a crucial rebound or defensive play, he made it happen. The majority of his baskets came off hustle plays. He often scored put-backs around the basket or knocked down jump-shots. His aggressive style of defense forced multiple turnovers of the opposition. In some instances, Scott showed he's a capable passer. He made plays when he found teammates streaking to the basket for easy scores. Scott is a great team player who excelled at doing all the intangibles. This young man has a bright future in the Warren Central program.     If there was an All Defensive team, Albert would be the leading catalyst. I appreciated the effort he showed on the defensive end of the court. Albert played like a guy who prioritized locking down opposing players. There was a sequence in the game against Warren Central when he forced a turnover, scored during a fast-break and immediately came down the court and forced another. This sequence exemplified the effort Albert showed to be a nuisance to opposing teams. He's a great rebounder who didn't mind doing the dirty work for the team. He attacked the glass and battled for rebounds throughout the game. Most of his boards led to second chance scoring opportunities for his teammates. As the game went on, he showed the capability of knocking down perimeter jump-shots. I view Albert as a strong defensive player. Imagine how good he could become if he improves his skills on offense.

These players showed why they were difference makers Friday night. The audience was given an exciting brand of basketball cheer for.