NHR State Tournament: Top 2025 Bigs
The top 4 2025 big men I saw this weekend at the NHR State Tournament! Max Dearborn (6’3 MN Lightning) Max demonstrated on Saturday why his passing is an underappreciated aspect of his game. Whether it was handling the ball…
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Max Dearborn (6’3 MN Lightning) Max demonstrated on Saturday why his passing is an underappreciated aspect of his game. Whether it was handling the ball in the open floor and dumping it off at the last second, or getting into the lane and kicking it out for open threes, he did an excellent job of creating for teammates off the dribble. Max is extremely dangerous in the open floor because of his ability to collect a defensive rebound and attack the opposite way because of his 6’3 frame. When he wasn’t touching the ball, he could weave around defenders and be open for a bucket or two.
Max Kraay (6’3 MN Martix) Last night for Minnesota Matrix, Aidan was continually making plays on defense. He’s so adept at guessing where the ball will go that he can leap passing lanes and steal the ball. As a result, he assisted in the speeding up of the opposition squad and made them uncomfortable for many possessions. His steals also led to open-floor scoring opportunities, as he was the team’s highest scorer with 15. I doubt this will be the last time we hear of the Mound-Westonka product.
Brady Molhoek (6’7 BDBL Elite) Brady proved to me the other day that he can do more than simply score. He’s a big man who can defend the perimeter well, block shots, and then move the ball in transition. I saw him several times yesterday with a pass-first approach finding open teammates. Despite his 6’7 frame, he can also shoot the ball quite well. This summer, his game should improve dramatically, allowing him to play a significant part for the Edina Hornets next season.
Reece Hunt (6’3 WOTN) In the second half, Reece helped set the tone for his side by making three early passes to open teammates. He also had two challenging traffic scores in his game. He’s one of the better playmakers I’ve seen at 6’3. I was impressed by his body control in scoring on contested attempts around the rim, and he didn’t back down. Cuts off the ball and runs his lanes well in transition, which leads to solid looks off the catch. On the boards, he’s a hard worker who will fight for rebounds on both sides of the court.