#13 Ernesto Rivas: Joliet United 17u- Small Forward

 Ernesto excelled at grabbing rebounds, scoring around the basket and defending. He’s a team first player who did whatever Joliet United 17u needed to win. Ernesto dominated the boards on both ends of the floor. Especially on the offensive side. The majority of his scores came off hustle plays. These were from offensive rebounds and the missed shot attempts of his teammates. Ernesto was effective all over the court. The screens he set often freed up Joliet United 17u players for high percentage shots. In some instances, he was able to beat defenders to the basket for easy lay-ups. Ernesto was a difference maker for his team Saturday afternoon. On defense, he showed quick hands by forcing multiple turnovers. His steals led to numerous scoring opportunities
in transition. I really enjoyed the hustle Ernesto showed on the basketball court! Once he becomes more of a scorer, he could become a serious problem for opposing coaches and players. Keep working Ernesto!!


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