Game Takes: Woodlan 66 New Haven 64

What a way to start out the season for Woodlan. New Haven lead the whole game including a 13 point lead early in the 3rd quarter, but Woodlan hung around long enough to capitalize off New Haven turnovers at the end. 6’6 Junior forward Trey Yoder really got it going in the 2nd half for Woodlan where he scored 19 of his 26 and the game winning tip in. Ajani Washington had it going for New Haven all night, but too many turnovers late in the 2nd half ending up costing them.

* 6’6 Junior forward Trey Yoder (Woodlan) impressed me in this one. First time seeing him in person. The lefty has excellent touch around the rim and stretches it out to the 3 point line. He was a little loose with the ball in the first half when New Haven was blitzing ball screens, but he showed the ability to put it on the floor and get to the paint and finish from the perimeter. Yoder ended with 26.

* 6’2 Senior guard Braden Smith (Woodlan) also came alive in the 2nd half with Trey Yoder. Smith had 16 of his 22 points in the 2nd half. Smith plays on the ball a lot for Woodlan, but I think he’s a 2 in college. He was a little loose with the ball at times. Smith can knock down shots from the perimeter and see more value in him at the 2. Love his competitiveness and toughness on the court.

* 6’2 Senior Ajani Washington (New Haven) played his first game with New Haven after transferring from Concordia. All facets of his game were working tonight. Ajani hit 5 threes, a few pull-up jumpers, and a couple nice finishes at the rim with both hands. Ajani unofficially finished with 31 points.