Leading an otherwise younger Cristo Rey group, particularly in the backcourt, Tolbert stepped up with his high school career hanging in the balance and delivered a clutch 19-point effort to overcome an early deficit. Tolbert was tough to contain attacking off the bounce, operating both as a lead ballhandler and attacking from the wing in a multiguard alignment. He was efficient covering ground with his handle and showed polished footwork getting into both rim finishes and pullup jumpers. His midrange pullup to break a tie and beat the third-quarter buzzer was key toward establishing momentum to set up a 17-1 run that shut the door for good. Tolbert is a hidden gem for the small-college level and is worth a real look for local D2’s.

Leading an otherwise younger Cristo Rey group, particularly in the backcourt, Tolbert stepped up with his high school career hanging in the balance and delivered a clutch 19-point effort to overcome an early deficit. Tolbert was tough to contain attacking off the bounce, operating both as a lead ballhandler and attacking from the wing in a multiguard alignment. He was efficient covering ground with his handle and showed polished footwork getting into both rim finishes and pullup jumpers. His midrange pullup to break a tie and beat the third-quarter buzzer was key toward establishing momentum to set up a 17-1 run that shut the door for good. Tolbert is a hidden gem for the small-college level and is worth a real look for local D2’s.