Bruce’s Best: 4A Key Role Players
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We are rounding into crunch time in the season, with playoff time right around the corner. This year features a ton of parity, with teams fighting for their playoff lives. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games, however, it’s…
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Continue ReadingWe are rounding into crunch time in the season, with playoff time right around the corner. This year features a ton of parity, with teams fighting for their playoff lives. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games, however, it’s usually the little details that decide championships. Several teams will be depending on key players to become stars in their roles. In our midweek report, we break down some key role players for 4A championship contenders.
Jamison McCall Jamison McCall 6'0" | CG Spring Valley | 2024 State NV 5’11 CG Spring Valley 2024 – Spring Valley has all the pieces to take home a 4A crown. You can make the argument, that McCall is the most important. The CG provides several skills that help the Grizzlies win games, he’s a shooter, a perimeter defender and he provides additional ballhandling. When he is on, SV looks like the best team in the conference.
Andrick Santillan Andrick Santillan 6'4" | SG Cheyenne | 2022 State NV 6’4 SG Cheyenne 2022 – Cheyenne is one of the more experienced teams. Perhaps no player highlights that more than Santillan. The senior guard provides a lift with his size, three-point shooting, and playmaking. They are led in scoring by Senior forwards Donavon Webster Donavon Webster 6'4" | SG Cheyenne | 2022 State NV and David Tinner David Tinner 6'3" | PF Cheyenne | 2022 State NV , when Santillan is rolling with those guys the Desert Shields become a tough out.
Giali Chapman Giali Chapman 6'3" | CG Mojave | 2023 State NV 6’3 SG Mojave 2023 (featured image) – It’s hard to pinpoint one key role player for a deep, Rattlers club, however Chapman is a good pick. At this point, his scoring is almost a bonus because of what he brings on the defensive end. The junior guard is one of the best thieves in the state, averaging over three steals per game.
TJ Brown TJ Brown 5'10" | CG Las Vegas | 2023 NV 5’11 CG Las Vegas 2023 – I’m a firm believer that the ceiling of the Wildcats will depend on what Brown provides. The CG is one of the top two-way players in the conference but will need to be on point with his offensive production. He provides a dimension that other teams just don’t have, as he is a quality slasher, defender, shooter, and playmaker for his sqaud.
Jeron Haynes Jeron Haynes 6'1" | SG Silverado | 2022 State NV 6’2 SG Silverado 2022 – Haynes has quietly put together a solid season for the Skyhawks. He’ll have to step up his game even more as the playoffs approach. He serves several roles for the squad, all of which relieve pressure off all world, PG Kenyon Giles Kenyon Giles 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV . Haynes spaces the floor with his shooting, provides an additional scoring punch with his 1 v 1 ability, and like all the Skyhawks, is counted on for tough defense.
Ephram Ezidiegwu Ephram Ezidiegwu 6'5" | PF Bonanza | 2023 State NV 6’5 C Bonanza 2023 – Ezidiegwu may be the ultimate glue guy. That’s a pretty good compliment for a guy averaging 7 and 5. His size and interior defense is immeasurable, as he will have to defend and rebound at a high level for the Bengals. Overall he has shown that he has the ability to do those two things consistently and at a high level, helping Bonanza to the #1 4A rankings.
Donte Turner Donte Turner 6'2" | SF Cimarron | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Cimarron 2022 – Don’t look now, but the Spartans are in first place in their division. If they are to go all the way, they will need Turner to contribute. Turner is perhaps the most versatile player in the conference with his ability to play 1-4 on both the defensive and offensive ends of the floor. His defense and ballhandling will be key if the Spartans are to make a run at the title.
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