Sharpshooters from Grind Region Finals

[player_tooltip player_id="1318382" first="Jackson" last="Hansen"] - B&amp;B Academy - Ralston Valley - 2024<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-1045.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-1515059 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-1045-e1658187636117-228x300.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="218" /></a> Standing 5’10, Hansen played a key role getting Bahl &amp; Bahl Academy to the 16u semi finals. The combo guard was dangerous well beyond the three point line, most notably off the catch. Hansen was capable rising into shots coming off curls, proving to have quick footwork and notable balance. Although undersized on paper, the combo guard did not allow easy buckets as the primary defender versus perimeter scoring threats. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-0999.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-1515061 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-0999-e1658187609940-209x300.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="227" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1318388" first="Carson" last="Keach"] - B&amp;B Academy - Ponderosa - 2024 Keach plays an efficient brand of basketball, rarely being sped up under pressure. The 6’ shooting guard has some of the best footwork among perimeter prospects from this tournament. Even when he picked up his dribble, Keach rarely appeared rushed with his next decision, whether it was a fake pass leading to a shot or the simple pass within the motion offense. Keach proved to have one of the better jumpers this weekend due to his consistency, either under pressure or open. He also contains that x-factor confidence, where he made key shots while the clock was counting down. Another area of intrigue is his overall perimeter defense, where his strong frame and quick hands deters opponents towards traffic. [player_tooltip player_id="1354703" first="Jensen" last="Knowles"] - Victory Academy Gold - Richardson - 2024<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG-4260-rotated-e1650574167384.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-1436297 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/IMG-4260-rotated-e1650574167384-276x300.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="228" /></a> Knowles is a versatile two way threat at 6’3, the shooting guard has experience playing against high level athletes with Richardson. He has thick skin in tough situations, rarely forcing shots or getting rattled down the stretch. Knowles possesses a fairly high release on the jump shot, capable stepping into shots off of movement or off the catch. Defense is another strength of his, where he uses his lengthy frame to put opponents in tough situations. Whether he locks down his matchup or forces them towards help defense, Knowles played a valuable <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-1021.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-1515063 " src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/IMG-1021-e1658187565121-190x300.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="238" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1479326" first="Ayden" last="Yunker"] - P.L.U.T.O. - Palmer - 2025 At 6’4, Yonker is an intriguing three point specialist with the tools to defend out on the perimeter. With his frame he is capable getting the shot off versus size, most prolifically from the corners. He possesses a quick shot off the catch with the ideal arc to likely become a steady 35%+ shooter come the high school season. One area Yonker showed high IQ came in fullcourt press situations, where his poise and focus kept him from committing many turnovers. It’s not often you find 6’4+ floor spacers with low usage from the incoming sophomore class. Noah Jorgensen - Team Clutch - Lewisburg - 2024 The 5’11 shooting guard was an excellent system player who rose the offensive ceiling and floor of a competitive 2024 Team Clutch group. Similar to the aforementioned [player_tooltip player_id="1318388" first="Carson" last="Keach"], Jorgensen was rarely sped up into making poor decisions. He understood his role as an off-ball guard who maximizes his team’s spacing through IQ. He was capable getting to his spots on the perimeter, especially at the top of the key regardless of hard contests. His quick and compact form is an inherent advantage that he leverages to create double teams. Jorgensen is not purely a shooter, as someone who has the strength to draw fouls around the rim. On the opposite end of the court, Jorgensen brings constant energy, often times tipping away passes across the key.