2A State Tournament: Most Aggressive Inside Players
These guys were the most aggressive, tenacious inside players over the weekend at the 2A State Tournament, providing their respective teams with the ability to concentrate opposing defenses in the paint and protect the rim: Justin Seay 2019 Rejoice Christian…
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Continue ReadingThese guys were the most aggressive, tenacious inside players over the weekend at the 2A State Tournament, providing their respective teams with the ability to concentrate opposing defenses in the paint and protect the rim:
Justin Seay 2019 Rejoice Christian forward/wing
Rejoice senior Justin Seay was named as the most valuable player for the 2019 OSSAA 2A State Tournament, and the honor was well-deserved. He averaged 16 points per contest over the three-game stretch thanks to his size and aggression in the post, as well as ability to stretch the floor at the wing position.
Hugo Rodriguez 2019 Hennessey forward
Six-foot-5 Hugo Rodriguez was the man to stop for Vanoss in the first round, but he went for 27 points anyway. This is due in part to his floor versatility, but also credited to his physicality under the basket. He’s a tough close-out because of his ability to shoot the ball from outside. He went on to average 19 points per contest over the weekend, the most of any player in the State Tournament. Rodriguez is a guy who can be very deadly at the next level thanks to his purity in the inside game, while still possessing the ability to knock down the outside shot. He is an asset.
Jaden Lietzke 2020 Rejoice Christian center
If you want to win a State Championship, it helps to have a player who stands at 6-foot-6-inches. Jaden Lietzke was a monster to defend in the paint, especially in the semifinal game as he led the Eagles with 17 points and 12 rebounds. He truly changed Rejoice’s fortune and was as important as anybody to the Eagles’ title run.
Riley Cooper 2019 Vanoss forward
Riley Cooper was impressive for the Wolves on both ends of the floor and is vital to what they are able to do. He was tough in the rebounding game, especially, and never down-shifted with his energy. He hustled on both ends to finish with 13 points in the Wolves’ loss, but had to spend a fair portion of the second half on the bench due to foul trouble. Still, Cooper’s floor production and all-around toughness in the paint were undeniable.
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