Prospect Showcase: Top Performers
The PrepHoops prospect showcase took place today at Bloomington Kennedy high school and featured some great talent not only from Minnesota, but across the midwest. Check out which players stood out. PG/SG Ryan Boysen (2021) Rockford High School (MN) Boysen…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepHoops prospect showcase took place today at Bloomington Kennedy high school and featured some great talent not only from Minnesota, but across the midwest. Check out which players stood out.
PG/SG Ryan Boysen (2021) Rockford High School (MN)
Boysen really made a name for himself today. As a sophomore, the 5’9″ guard has varsity experience averaging 9 points per game at Rockford this past year. Boysen started the day off scorching from deep and never really cooled down. Had 23 in the first game, including five treys. Boysen does a great job of creating space and is a deadeye shooter. A great example of a kid raising his stock at today’s event.
SF Talon Hoffer (2020) Shanley High School (ND)
Hoffer is not only impressive on the court but also shines in the classroom. With an astounding 3.96 GPA and score of 29 on his ACT, Hoffer is an extremely well-rounded prospect. Hoffer did his damage in transition, using a variety of slick dimes that set up his teammates for open jumpshots. The 6’4″ guard’s ability to score from both the perimeter and the paint makes him a matchup nightmare. A top 15 prospect in North Dakota and definitely a name college coaches should know this upcoming winter.
SG Tyler Van Eekeren (2021) Benet (IL)
Van Eekeren is a really athletic wing that plays both ways. For me, the highlight of the day was watching Van Eekeran’s hustling down the floor for a jaw-dropping chasedown block. On the offensive end, Van Eekeren is a slasher that uses a quick first step to blow by the initial defender.
PG Jamar Gardner (2020) Minneapolis Patrick Henry (MN)
Jamar was huge down the stretch for his team. In the final two minutes, Gardner scored six points including two game-winning free throws. The 2020 guard was a contributing piece for the Patriots last year and should step into an even bigger role this season. I was impressed with Gardner’s tight handle and creative finishing ability.
PF Morgan Culhane (2020) St. Michael Albertville (MN)
As a stretch four, Culhane offers the best of both worlds as a big. The 6’7″ forward hit back to back threes then on the next possesion fought inside for an offensive rebound and score. Culhane does a tremendous job of moving without the ball, screening and cutting to either set up teammates or finish for himself.
SF Caden Grinde (2021) Spring Grove (MN)
Better known as “Caden the Communicator,” Grinde’s ability to talk on defense helps his team during rotation and ball-screens. Caden is so strong inside and can finish well with both hands. Averaging close to 11 points per game last year, Grinde was an intrical part to Spring Grove’s state tournament run. Excited to see him take on a bigger role this winter. A very fundamentally sound prospect.
PG Maxwell Kachman (2021) St. Anthony (MN)
Kachman is a crafty point guard that does a great job of protecting the pilfer. The 5’10” 2021 guard does a great job of using a series of combination moves to separate himself from initial defenders. Kachman’s best quality is his unselfishness, a true point guard that stuffs the statsheet with assists. When a big was switched onto him, Kachman went to work and used his speed to blow by the defender for an easy scoop.
SG Grant Rieker (2021) West Des Moines Valley (IA)
Deadeye shooter that at 6’4″ has really good size at the wing position. Grant is a capable defender and uses his eye-opening lateral quickness to stay with talented scorers. Hit three triples in his first 10 minutes of the game.
PF Connor Davis (2021) Nequa Valley (IL)
Davis has a lot of finnese in his game and uses a handful of post moves inside, torturing defenders in the paint. The 6’5″ forward is very versatile and can guard all five positions. Does a great job of sensing double teams, and finding open shooters. Davis is a great rim runner, and when he isin’t hauling down defensive rebounds, you’ll find him sprinting down the floor for easy layups.