Bruce’s Best: Top Two Way Players
Playing both sides of the ball is an important skill. Does no good to get 30 if you’re giving up 40. This year we’re fortunate to have several terrific two-way players. In this article PH takes a look at some…
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Continue ReadingPlaying both sides of the ball is an important skill. Does no good to get 30 if you’re giving up 40. This year we’re fortunate to have several terrific two-way players. In this article PH takes a look at some of the top two way players in the state .
Anthony Hunter 5’11 PG Durango 2020 (#6 2020) –
Offense: – Hunter is a drive first rim attacking PG. Above-average athlete with the ability to finish over length. Rapidly increasing his ability to make plays for teammates.
Defense: Elite on-ball defender. Quick hands and feet, allow him to harass ballhandlers. Turns offense into defense with open court thefts.
Larry Holmes 6’2 SG Arbor View 2020 (#29 2020) –
Offense: Athletic slasher, that can finish above the rim. Good enough in his other offensive skills, to highlight his best one.
Defense: Versatile perimeter defender. Physical frame allows him to guard larger players. Solid on ball and plays passing lanes well.
Ray Daniels 6’6 SF Somerset Academy 2020 (#22 2020) –
Offense: Rangy wing that can score off the dribble. Handles the ball well for a player of his size.
Defense: Fluid athlete with the lateral quickness to stay in front of wings. Plays passing lanes extremely well. Has great anticipation and quickly turns defense into offense.
Zarius Benson Moore 6’4 SG Canyon Springs (#30 2020) –
Offense: Knockdown 3 point shooter who can score at the rim. Solid ballhandler that can create shots off the bounce.
Defense: Ridiculously long wingspan allows him to guard 4 positions. Above-average athlete that uses his length to deter shots, and harass ballhandlers. Good competitor willing to defend the opposing team’s best player.
Dante Davis 5’10 PG Liberty 2020 (#38 2020) –
Offense: Powerful PG with a lighting quick first step. Has the ability to blow by and finish at the rim. Efficient Midrange game that incorporates 1 dribble pull-ups.
Defense: Good on-ball defender with the ability to stay in front of opponents. Strong enough to absorb contact from offensive players once they get into the paint.
Dayshawn Wiley 6’3 SG Desert Pines 2021 (#10 2021) –
Offense: 3 point shooter that creates for himself off the bounce. Elite run and jump athlete that can score off putbacks, and lobs.
Defense: Quick strong defender that harasses ballhandlers. Equally good at playing passing lanes, and defending off the dribble.
John Board 6’1 SG Basic 2021 (#22 2021) –
Offense: Good off the dribble. Elite paint toucher that can finish around the rim. Has an array of 1 on 1 moves to free himself from defenders.
Defense: Elite competitor. Will battle on every defensive possession. His size bothers small quick points and his quickness can make it tough on wing ballhandlers. Solid off the ball as well, willing to step in and take charges.