Cy Hoops Invitational: Day 2
On Day 2 of the CyHoops Invitational. The weather got the best of the events, as all the later games were cancelled and re-scheduled for the next day. Here are our takeaways from the event in the two games…
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On Day 2 of the CyHoops Invitational. The weather got the best of the events, as all the later games were cancelled and re-scheduled for the next day. Here are our takeaways from the event in the two games that I attended.
North Shore beats Waxahachie 56 – 48. In a tough fought match the entire game. The Runnin’ Indians had no answer for the inside presence of Mustangs of North Shore.
KJ Smith 6’0 PG / 2019 / North Shore
Was able to penetrate the lane and get his bigs involved in the game. He had 8 assist in the game. He also finished very well around the rim when attacking the lane. He finished with 22 points. KJ played solid defensively and came away with 4 steals. He has good lateral movement that allows him to stay in front of the ball handler.
Bruce Scott 6’3 WF / 2019 / North Shore
Played solid from start to finish. He was like the energizer bunny. Everywhere you looked up he was there. He played scrappy and got after the 50/50 balls. He helped on the glass, and got in the mix in the paint. He finished with 14 points.
Randy Woodard 6’5 F / 2020 / North Shore
Brought intensity and effort to the game. His length allowed him to be a defensive problem by altering shots and tipping passes. He finished with 9 points and brought down 8 rebounds.
JT Warren 6’3 CG / 2019 / Waxahachie
Played solid all game and made a living in the transition. Ran the floor well and played the passing lanes coming away with 3 steals in the game. He finished good at the rim and through contact. He finished with 10 points.
BJ Francis 5’9 PG / 2020 / Waxahachie
Relies on his speed and quickness. His defensive quickness allowed him to check the guards and come away with 2 steals. His first So allowed him to beat his man off the dribble every time. He finished with 10 points.
CJ Noland 6’3 CG / 2021 / Waxahachie PHTX50
Was in the right places at the right time. He was active on the boards. Played solid defensively on the perimeter. He finished the game with 12 points.
Da’Mariae Watkins 5’7 PG / 2019 / Waxahachie
Defensively he was everywhere. He played the passing lanes well. Had very solid on ball defense. Played good help side defense. He came away with 5 steals in the game. They started to screen and he was getting switched on bigger defenders. He finished with 12 points and scored the ball well at the rim over bigger defenders.
This game went down to the wire. The 2018 UIL 5A state champions Port Arthur Memorial Titans came away with the victory 71-68 over the Spring Lions. This game went into overtime to determine the winner. Here our the top prospects from the game.
Kenneth Lofton Jr 6’6 CF / 2020 / Port Arthur Memorial
Played solid from start to finish. This prospect has stayed consistent from the very first game of the season that we seen him. Soft hands, nice touch around the rim, and decisive in the post. He has good footwork and can take his man from the wing. He cleaned house on the boards and brought down 18 rebounds (5-off; 13-def). He finished with 18 points shooting 6/14-FG and 6/12-FT.
Nathan Clover 6’8 PF / 2020 / Port Arthur Memorial PHTX75
Played solid in the post. He gave some good head fakes and finished through the contact. He also brought down 10 rebounds. He finished the game with 13 points and shot 6/11-FG and 1/3-FT.
Kenneth Washington 6’1 SG / 2019 / Port Arthur Memorial
He shot the ball very well from behind the arc. Displayed a great catch and shoot package from about 22 feet out on each shot. Even knocked down two of them while he was tightly contested. Finished with 12 points that all came from deep and shot 4/6-3PT.
Keionte Cornelius 5’10 PG / 2019 / Spring PHTX100
Keionte has been on a scoring tangent all season thus far. He didn’t allow this game to slow or stop his progression. He finished the game with 25 points. He shot 5/8-2FG, 2/10-3PT, and 9/12-FT.
Torreon Bergeron 6’0 CG / 2019 / Spring ????
This prospect needs to be on coaches radar. A prospect that does a little bit of everything. He also is a tough assignment for opposing defenders. He can take you off the dribble and gets to the line a lot. He plays solid on ball defense and passing lanes. Gets after the 50/50 balls as well. His game stat line was 18 points on 5/7-2FG, 8/8-FT, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assist.
Christyon Eugene 6’2 SG / 2019 / Spring
Another prospect that does a little bit of everything for his team. Has capability of playing above the rim. He threw down 2 dunks in the game. Though he only stands 6’2 he is the teams leading rebounder and he leads his team in assist. His stat line which has been consistent for him on the season thus far matches his stat line from this game. Finished with 15 points 4/9-2FG, 1/5-3PT, 4/4-FT. He also grabbed 12 rebounds, dished off 8 assist, came away with 4 steals, and swatted some shots finished with 3 blocks.
For further information on any of these prospects please contact me gday@bshscouting.com or one of the Prep Hoops Texas staff members.