A 40-Piece and a Double-Double: 6 Stars from Cullman versus Hartselle
Cullman: 57 Hartselle: 69 Jayden Sullins, Cullman (#23): Jayden led the way for the Bearcats scoring 18 points. He always played at a high pace. He loved attacking off the dribble, finishing layups, pulling up for floaters, or kicking out…
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Continue ReadingCullman: 57
Hartselle: 69
Jayden Sullins, Cullman (#23): Jayden led the way for the Bearcats scoring 18 points. He always played at a high pace. He loved attacking off the dribble, finishing layups, pulling up for floaters, or kicking out to the perimeter three. He was nifty and able to spin to his right for the finish. He anticipated passing lanes well and got a couple of steals. He did have the tendency to drive in so hard and aggressively that he could not gather himself properly for the floater and it would go hard off the rim.
Noah Bussman, Cullman (#5): Noah was a very efficient player. He added 10 points and had a real smooth pull up jump shot. Unfortunately, we only saw it a few times and really needed to see him be more aggressive and look for his shot. Noah possessed something most players do not have. In the third quarter, Coach pulled him out of the game for a routine break. What Noah did, though, was stay in tuned to the game. He did not sulk that his team was losing or zone out, rather he was up on his feet cheering and staying engaged. That’s a very good skill that most players do not have nor never will have.
Maximus Gambrill, Cullman (#20): Maximus gave his maximum effort during the game. He, too, has some intangible skill sets that cannot be taught. He was diving on the floor sacrificing his body to keep a possession alive. Those things invaluable at times, but you never know when that one possession or that one play will make a difference in the ballgame. He had a beautiful eurostep in transition, but seemed unable to finish with his left. If he can work on that finish, he will only improve his game that much more.
Trenton Wright, Hartselle (#21): Trenton got the night rolling for the Tigers. He had a huge block from behind in transition and proceeding to hype the home crowd up. His energy ignited an electric performance from his team the entire game. Trenton finished well at the rim and provided 11 points and 7 rebounds for the Tigers.
Tad Sivley, Hartselle (#5): Tad was a monster all game. He secured a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. His large 6’6″ and 210 pound frame protected the paint. He could force wild shots or tough floaters from the attacking offense. He really roamed the high post well and shot well from 10-15 feet. This pulled the defense out a little more and helped open up the floor for the Tigers.
Brody Peebles, Hartselle (#1): Where do we even start with Brody? How about 40 points and 7 rebounds. Brody was a walking bucket for the hometown Tigers. He was all over the court whether it be inside, outside, or the freethrow line. Brody never gave up and never let his energy cool off. He was agitating on defense, trying to make a steal immediately off a defensive rebound. He would pick up defenders 3/4 of the court and relentless on the boards. Hats off to Brody with an amazing performance.