Can’t Knock the Hustle

Left to Right: Henry Jointer, Jamison Bauer, Isiah Moody and Hakeem Earl

Phoenix, AZ — The semifinal matchup delivered intensity, shot-making, and momentum swings, as Humble Savage outlasted WILLTRAINem behind timely execution and perimeter firepower.

For WILLTRAINem, Henry Jointer set the offensive tone. The shifty guard knocked down the three consistently and kept defenders off balance with his change of pace, creating scoring opportunities within the flow of the offense. Attacking alongside him was Jamison Bauer, a fearless slasher who finished through traffic and produced multiple acrobatic plays at the rim, injecting energy and pressure throughout the game.

Humble Savage answered with poise and production from its backcourt. Isiah Moody put in major work as the playmaker, drilling four three-pointers in the semifinal while controlling tempo and punishing defensive lapses. Complementing him was Hakeem Earl, a long, versatile combo guard who impacted the game on both ends. Earl ran the floor, made advanced reads, and showed flashes of his scoring touch, underscoring his big-time potential.

In the end, execution in key moments proved decisive. Humble Savage advanced, but both programs walked away having showcased high-level guard play — the kind you can’t knock, no matter the result.