The intensity of the game reached a fever pitch, but the disadvantage for Summit High was glaring. In this streetball-style pickup game, there was no three-second defensive violation rule; the tall freshman from Valley High could simply park himself in the paint like a lighthouse, dominating both ends of the floor.
Charlie Logan and his squad were forced to keep the ball moving at a breakneck pace. They tried to catch the defense off guard with rapid-fire passing, but the effect was minimal. On a half-court set with only six players, space was at a premium, making it nearly impossible to stretch the defense thin.
Fortunately, there was no 24-second shot clock, allowing the Titans to be patient.
Charlie’s ball-handling was exceptionally steady. He orchestrated a single possession for nea
