South Finals: Saturday Morning Top Performers

I was in the gym early for the South Finals because I always like to see which players woke up with something on their chest and were ready to stand on business from the opening tip! The early session had great energy all around with guards making plays, wings competing on both ends, and bigs doing the dirty work to help their teams win games. A lot of players embraced their roles, shined and impacted winning in multiple ways throughout the morning. Let's take a look at some of the top performers that stood out during the early session at South Finals in Texas!    [player_tooltip player_id='3604102' first='Miles' last='Bracken'] is an energetic and athletic attacking wing that constantly stays in motion and puts pressure on defenses in transition and around the rim. He brought a ton of energy during the early session and had multiple crowd-pleasing dunks that had the gym buzzing. Bracken uses his athleticism well to create advantages, finish through traffic, and make hustle plays, but what stood out was that he also showed the ability to knock down shots when defenders backed off. His activity level and ability to impact the game on both ends definitely helped his squad.     Bouncy and active, Baker started the day off with multiple finishes at and above the rim. He attacks anything in front of him and when he gets out in transition defenders better watch their heads because he is constantly looking to put somebody on a poster. I also liked the way Baker played within his team's system and didn't force unnecessary action trying to do too much. He let the game come to him, made winning plays, and was a big reason his squad opened pool play 2-0.     [player_tooltip player_id='2869295' first='Jaydon' last='Saul'] is a smooth guard with good instincts and solid size that allows him to impact the game in multiple ways. An athletic scorer, Saul showed the ability to get downhill while also proving to be a determined three-point shooter that wasn't afraid of big moments. What stood out most was the steady control he played with throughout the day, consistently making big plays and helping keep his team composed on both ends of the floor.     Big-bodied lefty lead guard with a crafty handle and plenty of wiggle that keeps defenders chasing him all game long. He consistently got to the paint and showed the ability to finish through and around contact while staying under control. What really stood out was how he played at his own pace and never allowed defenders to knock him off rhythm or force him into uncomfortable spots. He has the ability to control the game and tempo as he desires, making him a tough matchup for opposing guards.     [player_tooltip player_id='3589793' first='Brayden' last='Williams'] is a downhill guard that stays in attack mode from start to finish. He constantly pressures defenses by getting into the paint, but also showed the ability to score from the perimeter when defenders sagged off. Williams competes with confidence, plays through contact, and doesn't back down from any smoke, bringing a tough and aggressive mentality every time he steps on the floor.

I was in the gym early for the South Finals because I always like to see which players woke up with something on their chest and were ready to stand on business from the opening tip! The early session had great energy all around with guards making plays, wings competing on both ends, and bigs doing the dirty work to help their teams win games. A lot of players embraced their roles, shined and impacted winning in multiple ways throughout the morning. Let's take a look at some of the top performers that stood out during the early session at South Finals in Texas!