Top performers from the last week of regular season games (pt 2)
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As we have wrapped up our last few games of the regular season. I was able to attend and watch Class A Omaha Benson travel to Bellevue East for there final road game, No.3 Creighton Prep on the road taking…
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Continue ReadingAs we have wrapped up our last few games of the regular season. I was able to attend and watch Class A Omaha Benson travel to Bellevue East for there final road game, No.3 Creighton Prep on the road taking on nationally-ranked No.16 Millard North, Omaha Bryan taking on Omaha South, & last but not least, No.1 Bellevue West hosting No.5 Omaha Central.
Omaha South 79 Omaha Bryan 66
Rickey Loftin Rickey Loftin 6'0" | SG Westside | 2024 State NE | 6’0 Guard | Omaha South – Freshman Rickey Loftin Rickey Loftin 6'0" | SG Westside | 2024 State NE has been having a stellar freshman year. He’s currently averaging 11.1 points per-game 3.3 rebounds per-game 2.4 assist per-game and 1.9 steals per-game. Against Omaha Bryan, Rickey goes for a career-high 21 points and 4 assists.
Dontryl Nunn-Love Dontryl Nunn-Love 6'1" | SG Omaha South | 2022 State NE | 6’2 Wing | Omaha South – Nunn-Love was able to add in 16 points and 5 rebounds shooting 6-7 from the field. He was playing near perfect the entire night. Nunn-Love was able to feed off the energy from his teammates and played tremendous. He is a player you need to lookout for during districts.
Lam Kuany Lam Kuany 6'6" | C Omaha Bryan | 2022 State NE | 6’7 Forward | Omaha Bryan – Kuany sat out the entire 1st-half but came in the 2nd-half and was able to drop 21 points. He was unstoppable throughout the entire 2nd-half. He was scoring from the 3-point line, he was unguardable in the post with his height. Omaha South tallest player was 6’3 and Lam was pretty much dominate.
Jai’Lyn Spears Jai’Lyn Spears 6'3" | SF Omaha Bryan | 2021 State NE | 6’4 Wing | Omaha Bryan – After a slow start to the game, Jai’Lyn was able to pick it up in the 2nd-half. He went on a 8-0 run where Omaha South couldn’t stay in front of him. I like Jai’Lyn’s game because he attacks restlessly and able to finish in traffic. He finished the night with 17 points for the Bears.
(1) Bellevue West 83 vs (5) Omaha Central 75
Frankie Fidler Frankie Fidler 6'6" | SF Bellevue West | 2021 State NE | 6’6 Forward | Bellevue West – The UNO (Nebraska-Omaha) signee had a near perfect game against the No.5 team in the state. Fidler erupted for 26 points 7 rebounds and 3 assists shooting 12-13 from the field. He just couldn’t miss and was hot throughout the night. He was scoring from inside and outside the perimeter, he was able to get to the free throw line as well.
Chucky Hepburn Chucky Hepburn 6'1" | PG Bellevue West | 2021 State #77 Nation NE | 6’1 Guard | Bellevue West – Chucky Hepburn Chucky Hepburn 6'1" | PG Bellevue West | 2021 State #77 Nation NE , the Wisconsin signee also erupted for 26 points 6 rebounds 5 assists and 5 steals. Chucky is a player that can do it all at a high-level. He’s one of the best defenders in the state. Not only is he one of the best defenders, but he’s leading the entire state in assists with 8.5 assist per-game.
Jayden Dawson Jayden Dawson 6'4" | CG Omaha Central | 2022 State NE 6’4 Guard | Omaha Central – Jayden Dawson Jayden Dawson 6'4" | CG Omaha Central | 2022 State NE was able to show he is a sharpshooter. Dawson hit 6 three-pointers finishing the night with 20 points and 6 assist. Jayden is very long and ale to urn multiple positions. He is also a player you will continue to see a lot next year.
Denim Johnson Denim Johnson 6'1" | CG Omaha Central | 2021 State NE | 6’1 Wing | Omaha Central – Denim the high-flyer showcased his explosiveness against the best team in the state. Denim had 4 dunks, including a and-1 dunk. Denim has picked up 3 offers just that night. Denim finished the night with 19 points 9 rebounds. He has picked up 3 offers since that game from Kansas City Community College, Central Arizona College, and Southeast Community College. He stock his continuing to rise as the season is winding down.