5 Takeaways: CBC at Chaminade
The two Metro Catholic Conference rivals met for the first time on Tuesday night at Chaminade. Both were coming off losses to national competition at last Saturday’s Highland Shootout in Illinois. The Cadets led for much of the evening and…
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Continue ReadingThe two Metro Catholic Conference rivals met for the first time on Tuesday night at Chaminade. Both were coming off losses to national competition at last Saturday’s Highland Shootout in Illinois.
The Cadets led for much of the evening and posted a very solid 70-55 road victory over a good Chaminade team. CBC was also able to snap a two-game losing streak in the process.
Here are five takeaways from the CBC-Chaminade game.
Caleb Love comes up big
The 6’3” North Carolina recruit had scored a combined 32 points in the Cadets last two losses to DeSmet and Chicago Whitney Young. A little extra was required and Love delivered a big all-around performance to snap his team’s two-game skid. He finished with 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists, a trio of 3-pointers and a pair of prime time windmill dunks. He also spent a good part of the evening guarding Chaminade standout guard Luke Kasubke.
CBC feels it from long distance
The Cadets are a very guard-dominant team, so they rely on the 3-pointer quite a bit. When it’s rolling, it’s tough to stop and that was the case on Tuesday when they made eight in the first half to get things rolling. In addition to Love’s long range shooting, 6’4” 2022 guard Larry Hughes Jr and 5’9” 2022 guard were also lighting it up from long distance.
For the Cadets, 5’9 point guard Robert Martin had 12 points, four assists and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers. He is a slick ball handler with a nice mid range jumper. The 6’4 Hughes showcased his feathery touch by knocking down all of his three 3-pointers in the first half.
Rising Sophomores on Display
There were some very talented Class of 2022 prospects on display on Tuesday night and the youngsters showed up and showed out. Chaminade’s Damion Mayo, a 6’2 guard, had 20 points and seven rebounds to lead the Red Devils. His teammate, 6’8” forward Tarris Reed, Jr had seven points, nine rebounds and a host of swats.
For the Cadets, 5’9 point guard Robert Martin had 12 points, four assists and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers. The 6’4 Hughes showcased his feathery touch by hitting all three of his 3-pointers in the first half.
Please add the Mayo
On a team that features a 2022 in Tarris Reed Jr with Division I offers, 6’2 2022 guard Damion Mayo has emerged as one of the best in the state in his class. He kept the Red Devils in the game for most of the night with his ability to attack the basket and get buckets. He has a strong body, plenty of athleticism and a high motor. Mayo finished with a team high 20 points and seven rebounds.
First of possible three meetings
The two team will meet again in Metro Catholic Conference play on January 31 at CBC. A third meeting could also happen, but that would be much later and for much higher stakes. It would be in the Class 5 state championship game if both teams were fortunate enough to make it there. They wouldn’t mind that.