NEW MERCH ➡️ https://hoopstatestore.com/ LIKE ➡️ COMMENT ➡️ SUBSCRIBE ⤵️ In a matchup of two of the top teams in the state, Combine Academy travelled to Raleigh to take on Word of God. The anticipation and hype surrounding this game was real. Combine won the first meeting by four points on November 20th at Combine. You knew both teams would be ready. Each have played a national schedule and have notable wins on their resume. FINAL STATS WORD OF GOD ⤵️ Saiquone Harris ➡️ 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks Po’Boigh King ➡️ 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals Khalil Marshall ➡️ 11 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds Jai Smith ➡️ 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks Kanayo Nwosu ➡️ 8 points, 7 rebounds BJ Keith ➡️ 8 points, 2 steals COMBINE ACADEMY ⤵️ Robert Dillingham ➡️ 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals AJ Smith ➡️ 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist Jacori Owens ➡️ 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks Kris Robinson ➡️ 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist Bryce Alfino ➡️ 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist Patrick Wessler ➡️ 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals Omarion Bodrick ➡️ 3 points, 3 blocks 📺 What to watch for in week 2... ⤵️ SATURDAY 3️⃣:3️⃣0️⃣PM: Lake Norman Christian (Mikey Williams) 🆚 Shining Light Academy ➡️ https://youtu.be/nOBWidUgy4g SATURDAY 5️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣PM: Wilson Prep 🆚 Greenfield School ➡️ https://bit.ly/35tWpTt SATURDAY 7️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣PM: Burlington School 🆚 Greensboro Day School ➡️ https://youtu.be/PsTMsXGqIuc PHENOM PLAYER BREAKDOWN - WORD OF GOD ⤵️ ➡️ 2022 Khalil Marshall was impressive all night. He makes it hard for any team to trap him. He is extremely quick and has an incredible change of pace. He made a living getting into the paint, whether breaking his defender down off the bounce or attacking off ball screens. He made several drop off passes to his teammates for finishes. He also knocked down multiple midrange pull-up jumpers. ➡️ 2021 BJ Keith is an explosive, strong guard who is in the conversation as one of the best on-ball defenders in the state. He has the quickness and strength to matchup with anyone. Offensively, he does a great job of getting downhill and finishing at the rim. He was huge in the fourth quarter. The three-pointer he knocked down to take the lead was gutsy and proved to be the shot of the game. ➡️ 2021 Saiquone Harris led the way in scoring with 14 points and snagged 7 rebounds. The 6’7 wing is versatile and able to score in a variety of ways. He can make shots from the perimeter. He can put the ball on the bounce and finish above the rim. He can create off the bounce and get to the midrange. Last night however, he came up huge at the foul line knocking down 10 of 12. Defensively, he is very versatile and does a great job of rotating for blocks and rebounding the ball. ➡️ 2022 Po’Boigh King has the ability to really fill it up. He can get hot at any moment. He is one of the elite shooters in the state. Not only can he shoot the ball, he has the ability to create off the bounce and make plays going to the rim. He attacks the basket strong and finishes through contact. He also is able to drive it and make plays for others. ➡️ 2022 Jai Smith is one of the most sought after forwards in the country. His motor is what separates him. He finishes extremely well around the basket. He tries to rip the rim off every time he goes up. Defensively, he is extremely versatile. He has the ability to guard along the perimeter and to block shots at the basket. He has great anticipation when rotating for blocks or jumping the passing lane for steals. ➡️ 2021 Kanayo Nwosu came up big for the Holy Rams. He finished with 8 points and 7 rebounds. He is super athletic and his intensity and motor are extremely valuable. He is so active and versatile on the defensive end. He forces tough passes from opponents with his length on the perimeter. He contests shots at the rim. He rebounds at a high level. Offensively, he finishes well above the rim. He also stepped out and knocked down two three-pointers in the first half. FIND US ON SOCIAL ⤵️ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/hoopstatenetwork YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/hoopstatenetwork TWITTER: http://twitter.com/thehoopstate FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/hoopstatenetwork PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/thehoopstate BUY A SHIRT: https://hoopstatestore.com PHENON: https://phenomhoopreport.com