Jaycee Carroll was one-of-a-kind, without question. I so very happy for all his success. I had a nice post about Cain's 45, but lost connection and will have to re-post at some point. It's a rare feat in Wyoming high school hoops. In the past 20 years in Evanston, only Mark Williams ('82) Michael "Cory" Jones ('94) and of course, Carroll, have achieved 40+
Thanks for your interest and I'm usually a little quicker at replying. I will say this: Cain Atkinson is a legitimate D1 prospect. He followed his 44 or 45 point performance against Jackson (12-22-06) with 35 vs. the Union Cougars of Roosevelt, Utah (1-04-07). Not bad for a 13 day lay-off....
Atkinson went for 27 as Evanston hosted Kemmerer on 1-6-07 and 29 in Afton today against the Star Valley Braves, the number one ranked team in Wyoming's second largest classification, (3A - Evanston is #4 in 4A, behind Natrona County-Casper, Cheyenne East, and Campbell County-Gillette).
Evanston won their 5th consecutive in convincing fashion, 71-44 behind Atkinson's game-high 29.
Cain is so quick; he can create offense as a pure shooter from beyond the arc with his quick release, and will challenge inside, creatively and fearlessly. If you foul him, well, he's shooting 90% plus on the year, and will likely break Brendon Ehler's (4A Player of the Year - led his team to the title in 2004) school record of near 90% for a season. I know Atkinson leads the 4A, and I believe the entire state, in scoring, the most prolific scorer since Jaycee, and the most fun and exciting too watch since Carroll, as well.
There is some interest in Cain, but there should be more, in my opinion, which is shared by many. The kid is an athlete, loves the game, plays smart and is a fierce competitor.
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