Takeaways From Parkville’s Three Team Scrimmage
Yesterday Parkville played host to Huntingtown and Archbishop Spalding in a three-team scrimmage. It was a great opportunity to get my eyes on some players that I normally wouldn’t see during the season. Parkville and Huntingtown played a full game…
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Continue ReadingYesterday Parkville played host to Huntingtown and Archbishop Spalding in a three-team scrimmage. It was a great opportunity to get my eyes on some players that I normally wouldn’t see during the season. Parkville and Huntingtown played a full game in the first match up of the day, but the format then changed to three-quarter scrimmages.
Here are some takeaways from the action:
Strickland catches attention early
2020 Parkville forward Jordan Strickland had the most impressive play of the day. The 6-foot-4 forward caught the ball at the top of the key trailing the ball handler in transition and proceeded by take one dribble before rising over his defender and throwing down a one-handed dunk. It was just one of his many baskets throughout the first game with many of his other points coming from the painted area after collecting offensive boards. Parkville doesn’t have that one bonafide big with size on the roster, but Strickland’s relentlessness and athleticism will keep them in good shape down low.
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Godinez is the straw that stirs the drink
2020 point guard John Godinez had a productive outing against Huntingtown. For a stretch he was locked in and making just about every play offensively for the Knights. The 5-foot-9 floor general has an elite feel for the game both as a scorer and as a passer. Godinez routinely broke his man down off the dribble and got into the paint, forcing the defense to collapse. He finished this game with 20 points and scored efficiently from all three levels. Despite his lack of height, Godinez doesn’t hesitate attacking the rim, where he showcased soft touch with either hand.
Huntingtown equipped with talent throughout their roster
This was my first time seeing Huntingtown and they didn’t disappoint. First and foremost, they played extremely hard and brought a ton of energy as a group. 2021 guard Mike Solomon had some bright spots throughout the day in transition and isolation situations. The 6-foot-3 guard used his body effectively in bullying his way to the paint before creating space for a close look at the rim. 2022 forward Jayden Holland was a presence on the glass and finished around the basket efficiently. He showcased his length to go with his 6-foot-4 frame as he finished over the rim on a few occasions. 2020 point guard Kendrick Frink made nice plays with the ball in transition including a handful of passes that his teammate in stride for an easy two. Frink brought energy to the defensive end as well with his consistent ball pressure. 2020 guard Charles Contee found his shot in the second game against Spalding as indicated by his game-high 22 points. Contee hit his mark from three four times throughout the three quarters of play, all of which came off catch-and-shoot scenarios. When Contee is hitting his mark, it makes this Huntingtown team a tough opponent considering the other three players mentioned above are so effective at attacking the rim.
Spalding with a solid mix of players who complement each other
Spalding is still a fairly young team, but 2020 Josh Akers is a presence that helps immensely on the offensive side of the ball. The senior guard is a sharpshooter from three that can get going at any time with little space required. He gives the Cavalier offense spacing and allows for others to utilize driving lanes. 2022 guard Josh Rivers had some moments today as well. Like Akers, Rivers is a sniper from three who comes off the bench and can continue that spacing needed in the half court. 2022 wing C.J. Scott brings size and athleticism to the Cavalier lineup. Scott makes his impact in more ways than can be seen on the box score. He got his hands on passes defensively, tipped rebounds out to teammates and ran the floor effectively.