All-Hustle Team: Hard Work Region Finals
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Bloomington, MN – The Prep Hoops Circuit ended this weekend and I was fortunate enough to watch the Hard Work Finals. I was at Jefferson High School taking in the 16U games on Saturday and Sunday. I saw great hustle,…
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Continue ReadingBloomington, MN – The Prep Hoops Circuit ended this weekend and I was fortunate enough to watch the Hard Work Finals. I was at Jefferson High School taking in the 16U games on Saturday and Sunday. I saw great hustle, energy, grit, effort, and hard work!
Alphabetically, here are the 16U players that made the All-Hustle Team:
Brett Hardy |6’3 G| Bloom/Illinois HoopsStars Gardner
Why? His ball pressure was intense and impressive. Hardy played with high amounts of energy. He was a fun player to watch that got the most out of his effort.
Carson Klein Carson Klein 6'0" | SG North Branch | 2023 MN | 6’0 G| North Branch/Northstar Titans Stone
Why? He followed his own shot and created extra possessions for his team. Klein plays with intensity and aggressiveness on defense. He had a big shot block late in the game on Saturday. Klein is a very competitive player.
J’kwon Wise |6/3 G/F| Waterloo East/Waterloo Salvation
Why? I was impressed with the effort he gave to force jump-balls. Wise is not afraid to scrap it up. He is a big-time shot blocker, averaging 3 a game in AAU hoops. I also thought it was great how he raced up and down the court.
Kaden Christmann |5’11 G| Fargo Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
Why? He is going to be a sophomore. It did not matter on the score, he was giving 100% effort in the two games I watched of his. He was relentless at attacking the paint. Kaden was diving on the floor and making the most of every play possible.
Lawson Godfrey |6’1 G| Loyola Catholic/MN Crossfire Barger
Why? He played with spirit and passion. Lawson was getting his hands on many passes. He was full of hustle and bustle. Godfrey also rebounded very well for a guard.
Logan Lowther |6’2 F| Eastview/Minnesota Magic Elite
Why? He was very physical and Logan appeared to embrace contact. Lowther was a hard-working defender and solid rebounder. He reminded me of a bull in a china shop. He looks to be a fierce and intense player.
Nathan Fenske Nathan Fenske 6'2" | SG Lakeview | 2023 State MN |6’3 G| Lakeview/SW MN Stars
Why? For a 6’3 guard, he seems to block and alter many shots. Nathan was always husting full-speed back on defense. I saw many nice close-outs and box-outs from him as well. Fenske showed grit and toughness.
6’5 Pal Wal Pal Wal 6'5" | PF Albert Lea | 2023 State MN |6’5 G/F| Albert Lea/MN Lightning Ellerbusch
Why? He made this list because of his defense on the top of the Lightning press and trapping zone. Pal made a countless number of deflections. He also showed great hustle while making plays in fast-break situations.
Tyson Cooreman |6’4 F| Randolph/MN Lightning Ellerbusch
Why? I liked his physicality. I was impressed with the hard screens that he set for his teammates. Tyson was excellent at sealing the D down low. He was also a first-rate rebounder.
6’0 Qi’andre Washington Qi’andre Washington 6'1" | PG Kingdom Prep | 2023 State WI |6’0 G| Kingdom Prep/Kevon Looney Power 5
Why? His offensive rebounding was as good as anyone I say all tournament. Washington was an absolute spark plug in the early game that I watched. He was hustling for loose balls and sprinted in transition.
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