Heat Jamboree Player Notes
Compiled by Prep Hoops staff Heat Butler 16u Daudi Simon – Irondale – Simon is all sorts of mean packed in a big, bruising body. Inside 8 feet belongs to Simon and he’ll get a mitt on any ball that…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingCompiled by Prep Hoops staff
Heat Butler 16u
Daudi Simon – Irondale – Simon is all sorts of mean packed in a big, bruising body. Inside 8 feet belongs to Simon and he’ll get a mitt on any ball that caroms off the glass to that area. Had a really nice short-drive through contact for an And-1 on Wednesday.
Heat Pratt – 16u
Alec Jonason – He’s got all the physical tools and just might be poised for a breakout year at Champlin Park. Arms that go for days and excellent hands, Jonason has nice bounce for a big and separates himself with his second-jump ability. His athleticism allows him to finish high off the glass over similarly sized, less athletic defenders.
Heat Reese 16u
Jack Tuttle – Eden Prairie – Heat Reese loves to play vertically, pushing the ball in transition, but they’re able to adjust to the half court style thanks in large part to what Tuttle is able to do with the ball. He pounds the rock hard with both hands and is confident handling under pressure. Tuttle is unselfish and smart with his passes, and could benefit from seeking his shot more. Put up a couple deep rhythm jumpers and knocked them down Wednesday.
Odell Wilson – Minneapolis North There aren’t a whole lot of 16 year olds that can match the pure strength and physicality of Wilson. He’s thick and powerful and loves to bury his defender to get easy buckets inside, but he’s far from just an inside scorer. He flashed a 15-foot jumper and showed a beautiful spin move off a short drive. Heat Reese has a go-to guy in the post in Odell Wilson
Ryan Mazurek – Holy Angels – Being a shooter isn’t just being able to shoot, there’s a mindset that goes with it and Mazurek has it. He runs in transitions to set his feet and runs hard off screens, reading the defender to curl or flare. He could easily score in bunches if he’s not accounted for on the perimeter.
Zion Sanford – Minneapolis North – Just as you’re picking up your jaw from watching his handles, he’ll drop it again with a no-look dime. Sanders has a ridiculously quick first step and has the ball on the string to keep the defenders guessing. A joy to watch when the ball is in his hands and will make some noise with an increased role with the Polars next winter.
Heat Henderson 17u
Dom Mormon – Coon Rapids – Mormon is the prototypical wing scorer. Long arms and slippery in the open court Mormon is equipped with an assortment of Euro steps and crafty finishes. There’s a mindset you’ve gotta have to be a go-to scorer on the wing, and Dom Mormon has got it. All three levels are options to get buckets. Has a good looking stroke but loves slice through defenses to get to the cup
Jackson Odegard – Blaine – The Bengals surprised some people last season with a run to the state tournament, and guys like Odegard were the reason why. You can tell he’s focused on the fundamentals, with a mistake-free game and a lights out jumpshot. It looks like Odegard has upped his athleticism since the last time we saw him and doesn’t appear to have a weakness in his offensive repertoire.
Heat Vang 17u
Tim Leo – Leo had an up and down year with Blaine last season, but it looks like he’s gotten even taller and the lefty will undoubtedly have his share of suitors if he keeps playing like he did Wednesday. So consistent with his hook shot and very active moving off the ball, Leo is more than just a space-filler inside. He’s a legitimate scoring option.
Sean Sutherlin – Sutherlin has been able to score for years, but he’ll be turning the heads of college coaches this spring because of his frame. It looks like he’s grown a few inches and packed on some good weight to his arms and shoulders. He’s a load for most guards once he gets it to the block and is an excellent finisher around the rim with explosive jumps.
Heat Bui 17u
Peter Brookshaw – Brookshaw is a 16u guy from Prescott, Wisconsin playing up on Heat 17s. He plays with no fear from the lead guard spot. A rock-solid athlete attacking the hole with a hard crossover and skill with both hands around the rim. Coach Bui had Brookshaw running off screens on Wednesday and he caught with his feet set, rose up and knocked down shots.
John and Matt Bezdeciek – Fresh off a state tournament run with Osseo, the Bezdeciek twins will take a bigger role in Coach Theisen’s system next winter. For now, they’re stretching the court for Coach Bui, cutting hard to the rim and knocking down three pointers. Love how these twins play together, moving the ball very well between them and finding one another for open shots and layups.