The good and the bad of it for Cathedral turned out to be their ability to finish at the rim.  When they were getting that done, they were in control of the game.  When it sputtered, they struggled.  When they combined it with turnovers, Crispus Attucks, which had trimmed an 18 point deficit to 14, it quickly became 2.  Cathedral course corrected and held on.

  • The early going was sloppy for both teams, but Cathedral was able to get traction as Jake Davis, 6'5" sophomore forward, got loose on a couple of 3PTRs.  His ability to space the floor, especially as a pop option with Tayshawn Comer on ball screen action is a definite weapon.
  • Comer, 6'0" junior point guard, was excellent off ball screens last night.  He's patient getting into them, as well as once by it, baiting help defenders along the way.  He did leave some points on the board early and during Attucks' big run, but all in all, his decision making was flawless.
  • Attucks has a nice collection of skilled perimeter players, but their best assets are still the two Ja(y)lens.  Jaylen Carson, 6'7" senior forward, and Jalen Hooks, 6'7" sophomore forward.  When the ball goes to them, their half court offense is better, not just in the low post, anywhere around the paint.
    • Hooks' shot, as a whole, is improving.  It will eventually be a consistent part of his game.
  • One big key for Cathedral the whole game was the activity of Jaxson Edwards.  The 6'5" junior forward was a presence in transition, on the offensive glass and driving.  He's much better when he's playing this way (anyone is), and he has the physical tools to be that guy all the time.  
    • He's not yet close to reaching his ceiling.

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