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Flyin' to the Hoop: Saturday Top Performers

By Zach Fleer, 01/14/17, 7:10PM EST

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A look at the top performers from Saturday at Flyin' to the Hoop

KETTERING, Ohio -- Hosting three Columbus area teams on Saturday, the Premier Health Flyin' to the Hoop once again showcased a high level of talent. Let's take a look at the top performers from the Columbus teams in action.

Game 1: Springfield 64, Eastmoor 61

Game 2: Hilliard Bradley 43, Beavercreek 25

Game 3: Wheeler (GA) 64, Pickerington Central 51


Isaiah Speelman

Stephon Williams (6'7 C / Eastmoor / 2018): In his best performance of his career, Williams stepped up big-time in a close loss for Eastmoor against Springfield. Using his big 6-foot-7, 300-pound frame, Williams showed solid touch inside, finishing on several attempts inside, as he took advantage of a smaller matchup in the post. Williams finished with 17 points, converting on seven shots inside. 

Stanley Williams (6'8 C / Eastmoor / 2018): Alongside his twin brother, Williams was solid as well for the Warriors, finishing with 14 points and eight rebounds. Eastmoor's top rebounder on the afternoon, Williams was solid for the entirety of the game, showcasing solid post moves inside and coming along strong in the absence of Taevion Kinsey, who was out with a sprained ankle. 

Isaiah Speelman (6'6 SF / Hilliard Bradley / 2018): In a dominant win over Beavercreek, Speelman had outscored the opposition by the time he checked out on Saturday. Finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds, Speelman was effective from all over the floor, knocking down four threes and scoring inside. Beavercreek had no matchup for Speelman, who took advantage from all over the floor. 

Braden Norris (5'11 PG / Hilliard Bradley / 2018): Getting off to a hot start on Saturday, Norris finished with 15 points for the Jaguars, knocking down three triples in the first half alone. In a game where talented freshman Matt Allocco went scoreless for Bradley, Norris stepped up, helping Bradley establish a big lead by halftime. 

Sterling Manley (6'11 C / Pickerington Central / 2017): In a matchup against 2018 Auburn commit EJ Montgomery (ranked No. 23 by ESPN), Manley held his own, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds. Manley was able to establish his presence inside, while his turnaround jumper was also working on the afternoon. Manley's team-high 12 points were not enough, however, as Wheeler (GA) blew past the Tigers in the fourth quarter. 

Jeremiah Francis (6'2 PG / Pickerington Central / 2019): Going up against a Wheeler team with a handful of big-time Division I prospects, Francis looked like he belonged, despite being at least a year younger than the competition. Finishing with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists, Francis was able to get anywhere off the dribble and create for himself, despite Wheeler's elite length and athleticism. Despite the fact that Pickerington Central suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, the Tigers won't face another team in Ohio with the length, talent and athleticism of Wheeler, as we are still expecting PC to be the regional favorite in March. 

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