Zip Zone Classic ~ Top Performers: Posts
Prep Hoops staff was in attendance for a full slate of scrimmages Saturday at Martin County for the 2021 Zip Zone Express Classic. Jim & Linda Booth, the good folks at Zip Zone Express, and Martin County School District facilitated…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops staff was in attendance for a full slate of scrimmages Saturday at Martin County for the 2021 Zip Zone Express Classic. Jim & Linda Booth, the good folks at Zip Zone Express, and Martin County School District facilitated a phenomenal event. A special thank you to Coach Jones and his Martin County Cardinals coaching staff for putting this event together! We’ve split our recap into five sections: Recap Pt. 1 & Recap Pt. 2, and Super Star Performers, Top Performers: Guards/Wings & Top Performers: Posts.
Top Performers ~ Posts
Cyr Malonga Cyr Malonga 6'10" | C Evangel Christian | 2023 State KY ~ Evangel Christian
Molonga is a powerful athlete with size, length, and skill that few teams can match up against. Defensively, he is a natural rim protector with high basketball IQ to stay away from cheap fouls. He does a serviceable job to hedge on screens and he manufacturers deflections with his length. Both Tilley and Spalding use Molonga for screens and found him around the rim for easy finishes. He is a top 5 player in the 2024 class and should crack the top 150 national rankings soon.
Jackson Shoulders Jackson Shoulders 6'3" | SF Lyon County | 2022 State KY ~ Lyon County
Shoulders was one of the most impressive players of the event. The great coaches in Lyon County should be proud of Shoulders’ skill set. He does an excellent job at using his broad body to carve out space so he can be effective in the post area. He routinely found creases in the paint by his fundamental rim rolls. Shoulders stole several possessions by his effort to attack the offensive glass. His awareness rewarded him a “cheap” put-back layup every quarter. He was truly a joy to watch!
Trent Edwards Trent Edwards 6'8" | PF George Rogers Clark | 2023 State KY ~ George Rogers Clark
Edwards is a versatile forward that can be a difference-maker for the Indians. Even at 6’7”, Edwards was able to guard Gabe Sisk Gabe Sisk 6'5" | SG Ballard | 2023 #232 Nation CA-N on the perimeter and anchor the paint area. He had multiple challenging finishes at the rim and showed confidence in his mid-game jump shot. In order for GRC to reach maximum potential, they need Edwards to become a star. He had an opportunity to showcase every facet of his game against an early matchup against Ballard. Overall, Edwards had an impressive outing.
Ryan Davidson Ryan Davidson 6'4" | SF North Laurel | 2023 State KY ~ North Laurel
Davidson is a skilled forward that knows his way around every spot on the court. Davidson was the primary recipient of passes from Sheppard and he routinely found a way to make the right decision with the ball. He was always in the mix for several offensive screen actions and put himself in the right place nearly every play. His consistent motor allowed him to stay in rhythm with the game and looked comfortable in his role. Davidson is going to be a key factor for the Jaguars as they chase a 13th Region Title.
Honorable Mentions
Caleb Shepherd ~ Knott County Central
Matthew Linville ~ Martin County
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