Hard Work Region Finals: 16U All-Tournament Team
Bloomington, MN – The Hard Work Region Finals went down this weekend and we had some amazing basketball. I watched games at Jefferson High School on Saturday and Sunday. I saw some top-tier athletes, highly skilled players, and great all-around…
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Continue ReadingBloomington, MN – The Hard Work Region Finals went down this weekend and we had some amazing basketball. I watched games at Jefferson High School on Saturday and Sunday. I saw some top-tier athletes, highly skilled players, and great all-around players.
Below are my All-Tournament Teams in 16U, lets take a look at the best players I saw over the weekend.
First Team
6’3 PG Anish Ramlall || Rosemount || WOTN Bertsch || MN
He was the best point guard that I watched at Jefferson High this weekend. Wow, he was in control of every situation no matter how hectic the game got. Ramlall can go fast or slow, he can go with the flow and adjust on the fly. I watched him put a defender on ice skates with his shake-and-cross. He is fundamental but he also has flair and swagger. Anish is a clutch player who makes big plays. Every coach would be happy to have a PG like Ramlall.
6’1 CG Dylan Omweno || Apple Valley || Gain Elite Minnesota || MN
A smooth, quick, and fast player. Dylan is a cool customer. I loved his stop-on-a-dime pull-up jumper. He had the best jab step at Jefferson this weekend. His first step is lightning quick which leaves the D in the dust. Besides being an elite slasher, Omweno can also drain the triple. He is a disruptor on defense that can turn a TO into 2-points before you know it. Dylan is a DUDE, he will make a ton of noise in the high school season.
6’4 CG Jackson Ressler || Lakeville South || Northstar Titans || MN
He was always in attack mode. Jackson’s hesitation move and the way he avoided contact when attacking impressed me. He has a plethora of moves that aid him in shaking defenders. Ressler can also shoot it from beyond the arc. His intensity and competitiveness were very evident in the two games I watched him play. Jackson is a tough player that brings it on every possession.
6’2 SG Nathan Fenske || Lakeview || SW MN Stars || MN
He proved this weekend he is more than just a strong and powerful athlete. Fenske showed that he can consistently put up points against stiff competition. Nathan dropped 23, 19, 23, and 20 in the 4 games this weekend. Physically he plays like a next-level athlete and he will only be a junior. His effort and intensity also stood out. Nathan can wham it home with power and put in a crafty reverse layup. College coaches need to take notice.
6’5 SF Pal Wal || Albert Lea || MN Lightning Ellerbusch || MN
His length and all-around play stuck out to me on Saturday. Pal has all the moves that smaller guards have, and don’t forget that he is 6’5 with extra-long arms. Talk about a matchup problem. His body control is amazing when finishing. I watched him contort his body around defenders while he was scoring baskets. Wal has great hand-eye coordination and concentration. On defense, Pal was a difference-maker on the top of the zone trap. Wal is well on his way to being a special player.
Second Team
6’4 G Buay Koak || Lyle-Pacelli || MN Lightning Ellerbusch || MN
6’1 G Eli Ocharo || Apple Valley || Real Phenom Hollie || MN
6’3 G/F J’kwon Wise || Waterloo Salvation || Waterloo East || IA
6’0 CG Matt Eng || O’gorman || Sacred Hoops || SD
6’3 G/F Sam Senske || Hawley || Next Level Basketball Academy || MN
Third Team
6’2 SG Logan Arndt || Oconomowoc || ABC Young Lions Black || WI
6’0 SG Keavian Hayes || Sioux City West || Arena Basketball Club || IA
6’0 SG Qiandre Washington || Kingdom Prep || Kevon Looney Power 5 || WI
6’5 PF Prince Adams || Evantson || Illinois Hoops Stars Gardner || IL
6’2 SF Zach Wells || Lake Crystal-Welcome Memorial || MN Rise || MN