John Wall Holiday Invitational: Full Court Contributors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 50th annual John Wall Holiday Invitational was held at Cary Academy last month hosting players from across the Carolinas competing at a high level in the middle of their high school seasons.  This article features some of the players I saw play who consistently contributed on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["323888"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eCorrie McLaughlin was dominant in the paint using post moves and her length to score, and she didn't back down from contact embracing it for some trips to the free throw line.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe followed shots to grab rebounds.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe posted up well on the block using up and under moves and spinning to score points even showing off a nice reverse with her back to the basket.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer IQ was on display doing a nice job attacking her defender knowing she was in foul trouble.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe did a nice job finding her teammates cutting to the basket from the free throw line.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eIn their last game, she had back to back blocks in one defensive possession.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eThe second turned into a steal which she was able to catch as the trailer and knock down a three pointer.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe's quick on defense closing out on opponents as they get the ball.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["487357"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":577240,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eIvory Galloway was a tough defender being tasked with guarding the opposing team's top ball handler.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe slid in front of her constantly blocking her path making everything difficult.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe hustled after loose balls diving on the floor to gain the possession.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eOn offense, she handled the ball well for her team running the offensive sets and moving the ball.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe pushed the tempo when it was advantageous making a perfect bounce pass up the court between opponents for her teammate to grab.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["275969"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eMadisyn Jordan continues to show off her ability to shoot from anywhere pulling up off the dribble or shooting off a pass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe did a nice job waiting patiently for the perfect time to send a pass onto the block to a flashing teammate for some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has a nice shot fake to get her opponent on their feet and be able to score some points. 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