Area Round Playoffs: 2023 Standouts
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Duncanville 61, Sachse 51 Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX – Power Forward – Duncanville Double-double machine, Ronald Holland Ronald Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 TX went for 14 points,…
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Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX – Power Forward – Duncanville
Double-double machine, Ronald Holland Ronald Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 TX went for 14 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block versus Sachse. He gave a relentless amount of effort on the glass, he locks his eyes onto the ball, times his jump perfectly, and targets the spot where he believes the ball might come off the rim. Not only does Holland’s standing reach and vertical jump assist him tremendously when rebounding, but Ron’s ability to get off the ground multiple times so quickly is what makes him such a dynamic rebounder and a true lob threat. You can always count on this top-ranked power forward to catch at least one lob per game. Rim protectors must be alert when Ron Holland Ron Holland 6'9" | PF Duncanville | 2023 State #7 Nation TX is on the court or else he’ll fly through the air for an alley-oop when it’s least expected. He doesn’t care who’s under the basket either, Holland is always willing and ready to throw one down on the defender’s head.
Byron Nelson 64, Abilene 48
Finley Bizjack Finley Bizjack 6'5" | CG Byron Nelson | 2023 State #131 Nation TX – Shooting Guard – Byron Nelson
The Byron Nelson Bobcats are a team of ballers that can score with anyone. This squad is led by starting Sophomore guard and reigning Newcomer of the Year winner, Finley Bizjack Finley Bizjack 6'5" | CG Byron Nelson | 2023 State #131 Nation TX . Bizjack has proved to be a certified bucket getter on several occasions. Although he dropped a light 10 points from slashes to the basket off the dribble and cuts to the hoop, this Texas-ranked shooting guard has taken his game to the next level this season leading his team to the playoffs, a first-place district record, and also leading the group in scoring, putting up over 22 points per game, and completing the season as a top-ten scorer in the city.
Conner Lindsey – Shooting Guard – Byron Nelson
Conner Lindsey is known for providing the shooting for Byron Nelson, usually lighting teams up from beyond the arc. You can almost always rely on Lindsey to make at least one or two per game. This shooter did his part and filled his role by putting up 8 points, making a three-pointer, and pulling down 5 rebounds. Conner Lindsey shows a lot of promise with his talents, he can become a double-digit scorer on average throughout the next couple of years.