Cornelius Woodard Cornelius Woodard 6'0" | CG Archbishop Hannan | 2027 State LA is playing the best basketball of his high school career. After watching him this summer, it is clear that he is playing with confidence, freedom, and enjoyment. His game has taken a major step forward, and he is beginning to show the qualities that translate to the next level. Woodard takes care of the basketball, finds open teammates, controls the pace of the game, and knocks down perimeter shots. Those are all key traits for a lead guard. He has the ability to become a major addition to a college program. Quietly, Hannan may have one of the toughest teams to beat in the South because of its elite guard play, and Woodard will be a major part of the Hawks’ push back into Top 28 contention.

Woodard plays a calculated game and works hard on both sides of the ball. In both games Woodard was the guy to knock down timely shots in the most important moments of the game. He is calm with the ball in his hands and makes good basketball decisions. He is comfortable playing in a system, but has game enough to improvise when needed. His game continues to evolve and will be vital for Hannan on another State Championship run.

Woodard is an emerging talent with the ability to knock down shots. He can hit the three ball and works well off the ball to create shots. His game continues to evolve and in a highly contested game vs Zachary, CJ hit some big shots. He is a strong defender and equally intelligent offense threat. His contributions to the team will be key for Hannan to repeat as state champions. Keep an eye out for Cj and his ability to make plays down the stretch. He a bigger and stronger than a year ago and this will surely pay dividends on the court.