NOE Showcase: High Energy Performances
At the Northern Ohio Elite (NOE) Showcase, there were a couple of kids who chose to play extremely hard. Of this select group of kids, not all of them had their shot falling all day or weren’t able to create turnover after turnover. But, regardless, they kept a competitive spirit and impacted the games with effort all day.
Marquis Coleman (2017), 6’2” G, Lima Senior
Coleman’s energy pinnacled at the dunk contest, which happened during the break. Coleman capped off his dunk champion performance with this windmill.
The winner of the NOE Showcase Dunk Competition @Marquis_C17 ! 🐰🏆 pic.twitter.com/GZ46IhqstQ
— NOE Showcase (@NOEShowcase) July 8, 2017
In game situations, Coleman also raised the energy level whenever he was out there. Whether it was chirping at his matchup or sprinting to every spot, Coleman was putting pressure on the opponent. He’s also a spectacular athlete, so his energy pushes his slashing offensive game to the next level.
Coleman told us that he will attend a prep school in Raleigh, NC, next season.
Cody Luzader (2018), 5’11” PG, Carey
We’re here to give a huge endorsement of Luzader’s style as the primary ball-handler. Not sure if Luzader’s spazmatic ball-handling style could translate to the Division III level as a starter, but he could energize a second unit in a heartbeat. He uses that high-level of energy to penetrate tiny gaps in the defense. He looks to drive with the intentions of finding an open man, yet he’s also willing to take a layup. Luzader acts as an irritant against opposing point guards, and was able to turn a couple steals into layups at the other end.
Jacob Plantz (2019), 6’4” G/W, Genoa
Plantz is very skilled, so we’re not saying that Plantz is primarily an energy guy. However, he came ready to play yesterday. When he beat his matchup off the dribble, he has strong yet aggressive finishing moves. He looks to knife through the lane, and guys bounce off him as he does so. Plantz also gets down on defense in the half-court, as he’s not willing to give an inch as opponents attack him. He also made his presence felt by attacking the glass for boards — he’s a plus rebounder for his position nearly every time we watch him.
BJ Patrick (2018), 6’2” G, Mansfield Senior
Patrick was verbally challenging most everyone yesterday. When there’s a guy on a court doing that, in the way Patrick was, it just raises the competitive spirit of all ten players. He was backing it up too, by beating guys off the dribble all day long. He always flies to spots, which is where most of his defensive production happens — whenever Patrick notices an opportunity to create a turnover, he hustles to the ball without regard for his body.
Jaiden Woodley (2018), 6’6” F, Maumee Valley Country Day
Woodley clearly came into the Showcase with the intentions of proving himself against some of Ohio’s most talented players. Even Team E’s coach made reference of it to Prep Hoops during our break. He was rising for dunks time and again, which naturally challenges his opponent. On the glass, Woodley wasn’t afraid to put his body on the line.
Woodley is pretty thin, which some guys took as an open invitation to post up. In those moments, Woodley legally uses his forearm to battle for position. Continuing to combine his athletic gifts with toughness could bring Woodley a scholarship over the next season.