Minnehaha Academy 94 Waseca 66 – Player Notes

<p>In a match-up of number ones, Minnehaha Academy defeated Waseca 94-66.  Who played well? Who played above their level?  Who run through them all in the Player Notes post game article.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Minnehaha Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850702" first="Prince" last="Aligbe"] (</strong>6’6 Jr).  Rough night for Prince.  Handled the ball fine starting the offense, made some defensive plays, grabbed some boards (4), and created a few shots (3) but was 0 for 5 from the field (2 points) and turned the ball over a few times trying to make plays. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850707" first="Chase" last="Carter"]</strong> (6’7 Jr).  Chase played about half the game off the bench and worked the high-low game very well.  Scored a couple times at the rim and did a great job passing out of the high post.  Chase has such great hands that make him a very skilled forward.  Had 5 points, 6 boards, and 4 assists.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957130" first="Isaiah" last="Davis"]</strong> (6’4 Sr).  Davis came out very aggressive.  He was in the face of Waseca players, he was bumping opponents after the play, and he did his best to intimidate his opponent.  Did it work?  Maybe, the Hawks won by 28.  And Davis was a big part of it using his agility to score 17 points.  Struggled to finish in the second half but Waseca had trouble with Isaiah’s aggressive activity that put him at the foul line a game high nine times. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="680229" first="Hercy" last="Miller"]</strong> (6’2 Sr). Hercy is playing really well.   Miller is playing the off ball role sprinting to finish all transition chances, Hercy is attacking the rim off reversals to score, and he’s hitting a couple threes a game.  I would put Hercy in the combo guard category right now putting up numbers as a slashing scorer.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774902" first="Trent" last="Finney"]</strong> (6’3 Sr). Finney and Carter do a great job looking for each other off the bench.  Trent moved the ball out of the high post for four assists and scored on all three lay-up attempts.  Had trouble defending Willingham late but it was another productive game off the bench.</p> <p><strong>Nick Parten</strong> (6’1 Jr).  We need to keep an eye on Parten.  I like the way his jumper looks.  Parten has carved out a nice bench role for himself and last night he scored twice. </p> <p><strong>Mercy Mille</strong>r (6’2 Fr). Quiet but solid game for Mercy who was four of seven from the field scoring eight points.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="532574" first="Chet" last="Holmgren"]</strong> (7’0 Sr).  Chet had 29 points, 20 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 blocks.  At this point I’m asking myself if Chet is the greatest high school basketball player in Minnesota history.  Some will point to others because they were playmaking guards with so much skill but none of those players affected a game on the defensive end like Chet.  Chet is the greatest shot blocker I’ve ever seen in high school basketball forcing teams to almost totally abandon any shots inside of eight feet.  There’s never been an individual defensive force like Chet plus he pulls a load of defensive boards down ending possessions.  So you take that into account plus Chet shoots 65 plus percent from the floor, is a great passer, and can score-inside out.  There has never been a two-way force on the floor like Chet and he can match skill with most.  That’s why I think Chet just might be the greatest high school basketball player in Minnesota history.  </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Waseca</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="567041" first="Kyreese" last="Willingham"]</strong> (6’6 Sr). The early foul trouble of Willingham set he and his team back but once Kyreese was comfortable we saw the all around playmaker that we are used to.  Knocked out a couple threes, was at the foul line, created off the dribble for others (6 assists), blocked a couple shots, rebounded (8), and scored with his lefty attack (16 points).  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="532560" first="Ryan" last="Dufault"]</strong> (6’0 Sr). Chet completely took away the Dufault basket attack which is a huge part of his game.  Ryan sent in some post feeds and moved the ball for others to score (5 assists) but without the ability to score at the rim and with the jumper not on, it was a tough night for Ryan.  He scored a dozen points making 3 of 16 shots. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957206" first="Zach" last="Hoen"]</strong> (6’2 Sr). A shot maker at the arc, Hoen made a couple threes.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="532587" first="Andrew" last="Morgan"]</strong> (6’9 Sr). Andrew once again certified my belief that he is a top 200 level player in his class nationally and a high major player.  "Isn’t he going to NDSU?" Yep.  But if Morgan had shown interest he could of went to Iowa but the agriculture program at NDSU is better.  And Andrew just wants to play. He knocked out two threes, two more long perimeter jumpers, three face-up baskets out of the post, and scored on the move.  Scored 26 points on 11 of 17 shooting and was the second best player on the floor all night. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774886" first="Matt" last="Seberson"]</strong> (6’5 Sr).  Had three fouls early, scored a couple times later but couldn’t affect the game like he usually does.</p> <p><strong>Draven Spies</strong> (6’2 Sr).  The future Hillside football player is a tough rebounder that gives up little ground.  Did his job stepping in for Seberson. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>