Dynamic Backcourt Duos: Part 1
Taking a look at some of the top backcourt duos in the state as playoffs approach within the next few weeks. Guard play is a major factor when entering the playoffs and there are plenty of teams with talented guards…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some of the top backcourt duos in the state as playoffs approach within the next few weeks. Guard play is a major factor when entering the playoffs and there are plenty of teams with talented guards that will surely impact the game for their teams come playoff time. This will be a multi part series.
Chaparral – Kobe Sanders & Jeremiah Coleman
Sanders is averaging a career high 20.3 PPG to go along with 4.4 APG, 3.0 RPG, 1.0 SPG and his sophomore counterpart is averaging: 10.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.9 SPG. Sanders is putting together an impressive senior season so far, he’s shooting 35% from distance (67/190) and 79% from the charity strip. He is able to get to his spot on the floor and make the defender pay, the lefty has great vision both in transition and the half court set. He posted a season high of 40 points in a huge win against Columbine earlier in the year. Coleman is in his first year seeing varsity time and he has shown glimpses of his potential. He shows great poise for a underclassmen and does a nice job of taking some of the heavy lifting off Sanders. He is a guard that can get his own shot and has a strong IQ for the game. Chaparral currently sits in first place in the 5A/4A Continental league with a big game this evening against Legend.
Arapahoe – Korey Hess & Bryson Stephens
Stephens is second in the Centennial league in scoring currently at 21.0 PPG, he is also averaging 3.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.9 SPG. He his coming off a career night, scoring 46 points in a win against Cherokee Trail. He has great handles and is able to score from all three levels, attacking both ways. He is very crafty inside, with great footwork and is able to take smaller guards down to the block. He is shooting 53% from inside the three-point arc (148/279). He has scored double-figures in all 22 games he has played in this season. Hess is averaging: 14.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 2.0 SPG, his 14.8 points per game ranks him 10th in the centennial league with one game remaining in league play. Hess is a downhill attacking guard who has great vision and change of pace off the dribble. He is a crafty finisher around the him and a strong rebounder for a guard. This will be a tough backcourt to face come playoff time.
Lincoln – TJ Bamba – Ty Foster
Bamba is putting up monster numbers this year, he is currently averaging: 24.7 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.8 SPG. Bamba has back to back games scoring thirty or more now, posting a monster double-double 39 points and 21 rebounds against Denver North followed up by 35 points last night. He has dominated all year long and should be a force in the playoffs for Lincoln. Foster is also having a solid senior season for Lincoln averaging: 16.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.9 APG, 3.1 SPG, he is a down hill attacking guard that finishes well above and around the rim using his athletic build to his benefit. He is a strong guard that is a good rebounder often following his own attempts with a restless attack. He is a top defender in the state as a guard and creates offense with his sense for the ball defensively.
Douglas County – Jaeton Hackley & Tim Broom
Hackley a sophomore guard for Douglas County is averaging: 13.7 PPG, 3.6 APG, 2.9 RPG, 2.0 SPG and Broom, the senior guard is averaging: 13.1 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.5 APG, 3.0 SPG. Broom does the majority of his work from inside the three-point arc, shooting 52% (108/209) and is a relentless rebounder for his size. He has great vision on the floor and is a strong defender as well. His younger counterpart, Hackley is having a strong underclassmen season. He is a guard that can score from all three levels of the court, but has a pass first mindset and a great feel for the game. He is not shy to the big stage either as he played in 25 games as a freshmen and his sophomore jump has been no surprise. I only expect his game to grow and it will be fun to see how he grows into more of the leading role next year as Broom and several other seniors graduate this year.