The Community Clash – Top Seniors

<p>A number of seniors had standout weekends at the Breakdown Community Clash.  Here are nine that you should know about!</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/sean-bergstrom/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/sean-bergstrom/">Sean Bergstrom</a></a></strong> of Maple Grove (6’6, PF). Maple Grove was on fire throughout their game with Brainerd scoring on 34 of their 53 shot attempts and that total was helped by the perfect shooting on five attempts from <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/sean-bergstrom/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/sean-bergstrom/">Sean Bergstrom</a></a>. Sean scored a dozen points but it was more of his all around game that caught my attention. Sean’s quick ball movement as well his quick cuts within the motion led to defenders scrambling. It’s the type of quick ball movement that led to open shots and the type of off ball movement that became shots for him or cuts that froze a defender allowing perimeter shots. One of the players that did a great job in limiting Brainerd’s best player to limited shot attempts.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/owen-davis/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/owen-davis/">Owen Davis</a></a></strong> of Brainerd (6’6, PF). It took some time for Davis to get into a groove but once he started getting some good touches we got to see how Davis dives hard into the post to time a catch. And once the catch came Davis used his strength and quick leap into a touched in finish. Davis is a better passer than I thought and a bit more comfortable facing the basket than I was aware of. Scored 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting with four boards and four assists.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kale-hoselton/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kale-hoselton/">Kale Hoselton</a></a></strong> of STMA (6’4, F). One thing that has really caught my eye about Kale this year is his ability to finish with both hands. He is playing the role of combo forward using agility and strength to finish (and attempt) most of his shots at the rim but the ability to use the left and right equally well has been so important. Kale has also taken a big step forward as a ball handler as he’s pushing in transition and attacking players off the bounce much more than seen in the past.</p> <p><strong>Jacob Keller</strong> of Monticello (5’9, PG). One of the big reasons that the Magic were able to stay with the Crusaders was the all around play of Keller. Keller made six of his eight shot attempts for his 16 points with most shots being on feet set jumpers. Keller also chased down eight boards plus he made sure that Wetter had comfortable shot attempts (5 assists).</p> <p><strong>Nick McNaughton</strong> of Monticello (6’6, PF). Nick is an interesting prospect. He’s a very long 6-foot-6 and it looks like he is a willing defender and worker. Nick had a few blocks in the paint and adjusted several other shots plus he chased down ten boards. Offensively the ball went to him only a few times and it was usually when Nick was on the move (made four of five shots). With some strength Nick could help one of the Minnesota junior colleges or a few of the many D3 programs in the state.</p> <p><strong>Alec Morehead</strong> of Big Lake (6’1 SG). Morehead scored 26 points on five threes (maybe six, not sure if he was given a two or three on one shot). By the end of the game Morehead was confidently stroking from beyond NBA range forcing the Simley zone to extend which allowed the size to get touches in the middle of the floor for jumpers and high-low passes. The jumper of Morehead opened the game for others, the team just didn’t take advantage.</p> <p><strong>Sean O’Dwyer</strong> of Maple Grove (6’6 F). O’Dwyer’s wiry body and activity on both ends was one of the many problems for Brainerd they couldn’t deal with. Sean’s chase to the glass led to seven boards and he’s a really good passer within that Crimson system. Showed range on his jumper and scored four times overall. Another quality piece within the Maple Grove chemistry that has mixed for 14 wins in 17 games. O’Dwyer also had a hand in limiting Brainerd’s best player from scoring consistently.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/reshaun-parker/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/reshaun-parker/">RaShaun Parker</a></a></strong> of Maple Grove (6’1 CG). The first thing that caught my eye was how comfortable RaShaun looks playing within this Crimson framework. Moving off the ball Parker did a big share of his work getting to space and removing himself from defenders for open space. We saw hard cuts to score, threes after a sprint to a spot than an easy catch and release, and we saw Parker run in transition to get to spots for his 18 points on 7 of 14 shooting (three triples).</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/austin-wetter/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/austin-wetter/">Austin Wetter</a></a></strong> of Monticello (6’5 wing). Wetter is basically a big guard that has a confident aggression in his offensive approach. There is no getting around the fact that Austin had a nightmare first half missing on ten shots. That said, his coach got him a look to start the second half and it led to Wetter scoring 14 second points and 18 for the game. Wetter usually lives up to his name at the arc (made 3 3s in this game) plus he has the agility to lift and score over the top of working defenders.</p>