Double Trouble: The Top 250 And The Open Runs

<p>Late September through mid October has been a very busy time. There have been a lot of events featuring literally hundreds of basketball players. There has been 2 Flight Hankamp Open Runs, the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250, and the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. </p> <p>I’m going to give you 3 examples of players that sent a message in multiple events over the last month.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="983494" first="Joe" last="Francis"] (2022, SG, Adrian)</strong></p> <p>Francis started by starring at the first Flight Hankamp Open Run. At this event he flashed elite athleticism. He was a menace in the open floor and finished emphatically at the rim. After that, Francis was named a Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 All-Star. At this event, he was equally as dominant, but he showcased another set of skills. Francis was lights out from behind the arc, hitting contested triples with ease and showing in the gym range on his jumper.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986745" first="Kaden" last="Johnson"] (2022, F, Hartford)</strong></p> <p>Johnson started out his month of showcasing his skills at the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250. He was named an All-Star at the event and was easily one of the 5 top performers at the event. Johnson flashed top notch defensive prowess in the paint and also showed that he could defend on the perimeter. Above all else, his leadership shone through. Johnson then stood out at the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. His leadership was once again on display and he was one of the top performers at the event. Johnson showed the ability to handle and do some work on the perimeter.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1226672" first="Jake" last="Slezinger"] (2022, SG, Carlson)</strong></p> <p>Slezinger has shown a huge love for the game and a passion for playing basketball. This has proven by his attendance at a Flight Hankamp Open Run, the Top 250, and the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. These things have led to a huge improvement and a fall that has seen his name take off. Slezinger is an underrated all around athlete that can bring some bounce to the game. He’s proven to be a weapon in the open floor as well as in a half court set. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p>