A hotly contested third week of action at the inaugural JR BOC League saw players like 2016 F Adam Wieczorek shine this past weekend.  We continue our recap from week 3 of the JR BOC with a look at the top performances in the Phenom Division today…


KANSAS
VIRSHON COTTON – 2017 – PG
Stat Line – 7 points (3-9 FG), 3 assists, 1 rebound, 3 turnovers
Still struggled from the field but was more in control, made solid decisions at times on the offensive end, etc.  Needs to improve his efficiency, reduce his turnovers, and improve his shot selection moving forward.

J.J. JOHNSON – 2016 – PF
Stat Line – 12 points (6-8 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 turnovers
Came up big in the second half with a number of big baskets.  Showed solid instincts and a nice mid-range stroke to about 17 feet, attacked the glass, etc.  

JUWAN MCCLOUD – 2016 – PG
Stat Line – 10 points (4-7 FG), 6 assists, 5 steals, 2 rebounds, 4 turnovers
Was active on both ends and helped fuel a second half comeback with a number of pinpoint passes.  Attacked off the bounce, showed range beyond the arc, created in transition, and was disruptive on the defensive end of the floor.

JACK POPP – 2016 – G/F
Stat Line – 22 points (10-19 FG), 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist, 2 turnovers
Struggled with not finishing some easy opportunities but beyond that he brought exceptional effort, solid slashing ability, nice activity on the glass, etc.  Shared Player of the Week honors with a strong and dominant overall performance.

ADAM WIECZOREK – 2016 – F
Stat Line – 16 points (7-12 FG), 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover
Shared Player of the Week honors after turning in a strong and efficient performance.  Scored around the basket, hit a few mid-range jumpers, attacked the glass, was active defensively, etc.  Excellent effort.


UCLA
JOB ALEXANDER – 2016 – PG
Stat Line – 12 points (5-8 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist, 4 turnovers
Made better decisions this week and was more efficient from the field as well.  Scored off the bounce, showed solid range, was active defensively, etc.  Would like to see his playmaking improve while reducing his turnovers moving forward.

ALVIN BURRIS JR. – 2016 – G/F
Stat Line – 9 points (4-8 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover
Was solid and active on both ends and made things happen in an efficient and effective manner.  Showed nice open court ability and knocked down some mid-range looks as well.  Has excellent defensive instincts and solid open court ability.

EZEKIEL GUETHS – 2016 – C
Stat Line – 10 points (5-10 FG), 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 assist, 1 turnover
Finished around the basket, was active at times on the defensive end, etc.  Would like to see him be more aggressive and active on both ends in the final week.

JEREMIAH WORDS – 2016 – F
Stat Line – 7 points (2-9 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist, 1 turnover
Finished at times, was active on the glass, and made some things happen defensively.  Would like to see him be more aggressive and active on both ends in the final week.


NORTH CAROLINA
DARPEIRREONTAE BURT – 2016 – C
Stat Line – 4 points (2-6 FG), 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers
Struggled at times finishing but was active on the glass, was disruptive in challenging shots, and turned in a nice defensive performance.  Needs to be more aggressive on both ends in the final week to take his game up another level.

MICHAEL FERRICI – 2016 – F
Stat Line – 7 points (3-6 FG), 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers
Was solid at times around the basket and on the glass but needs to be more aggressive and active as many do in the final week.

TEJON LUCAS – 2016 – PG
Stat Line – 5 points (2-5 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 turnovers
Made some nice plays and solid decisions but suffered from a number of passes that guys failed to catch and others didn’t finish on or he easily could’ve had 7-10 assists and only 1 or 2 turnovers.  Would like to see him be more aggressive offensively in terms of attacking the rim and creating off his dribble penetration while also stepping up his activity on the defensive end of the floor in the final week.  


DUKE
NICK LOKE – 2016 – G
Stat Line – 12 points (5-8 FG), 1 steal, 3 turnovers
Was impressive in terms of attacking the rim and finishing with consistency but needs to work on being more active and productive in terms of his overall floor game and on the defensive end of the court as well in the final week.

JORDAN POOLE – 2017 – G
Stat Line – 11 points (4-9 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers
Showed nice range from beyond the arc (i.e. 3-4 from the 3 point line) and made some solid decisions as well.  Needs to step up his activity on the defensive end, mix in more playmaking with his scoring, and be more aggressive and active on both ends in the final week.

MYLES THOMAS – 2016 – SG
Stat Line – 15 points (4-7 FG), 2 steals, 1 assist, 1 rebound
Showed solid range, a knack for getting to the line, and delivered a solid efficient performance from the field as well.  Made some nice things happen defensively.  Would like to see him build on this and be more active and play harder on both ends in the final week.

DEREK THOMPSON JR. – 2016 – G/F
Stat Line – 6 points (2-6 FG), 4 rebounds, 2 assist, 1 steal, 5 turnovers
He made some solid decisions and at times guys failed to finish or missed his passes as well.  Was active on the glass, showed solid awareness and playmaking potential, and found ways to finish on occasion also.  Needs to be more assertive, active, and aggressive on both ends in the final week while improving his efficiency and reducing his turnovers.

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