BSM Fall League: Jack’s Standouts
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I was able to catch four games at BSM this Sunday and saw some under-the-radar talent. Here are the top seven prospects who caught my eye! Caden Sullivan MN #81 SG #17 HEIGHT 6'3" POS SG CLASS 2023 View Profile…
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Continue ReadingI was able to catch four games at BSM this Sunday and saw some under-the-radar talent. Here are the top seven prospects who caught my eye!
Caden looks much improved from the AAU season and turned in a well-rounded performance in the win over BSM. He impressed me most with his playmaking ability, along with his scoring plays. He did a great job bringing the ball up the floor and making plays, driving by defenders leading to assists or buckets himself. The senior guard also knocked down some shots from the outside, showing off his smooth mechanics. Sullivan will be stepping into a much larger role as a scorer, as well as a leader and facilitator.
Owen blew me away with his performance on Sunday. He could not be stopped from scoring the ball in either matchup I saw him in. His shot making ability was on full display and he did it from all three levels. He connected with some very tough, unbalanced shots, including some contested fadeaways. He looked extremely confident shooting the ball and was finding great success in just about every way. Skram will be a lead scoring option for Armstrong this season as he is one of their most experienced players headed into the winter season.
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Liam has continued to impress me every time I’ve seen him play lately. He is such a smooth scorer and makes it look effortless when he is hot. He plays with elite confidence and was so hard to stop from attacking the rim, as well as stretching out to hit shots from beyond the arc. He is so tough to contest with his quick jump shot and ability to shoot while off balance. Farniok also had some nice drives, finishing with some acrobatic layups. I have a feeling he will have multiple 25+ point scoring performances this upcoming season as he is so hard to stop when he gets in his groove.
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Desmond is the perfect floor general I would want for my team. The sophomore is very unselfish and has a pass-first mindset when he has the ball in his hands. This does not mean he can’t score though, as he attacked the rim confidently, converting some tough finishes against larger defenders. Ware was also playing lock-down perimeter defense and made opposing ball handler’s jobs very difficult. I think that he will fit perfectly into an Armstrong team that will be playing at a fast pace all season. He saw a lot of 17U action this past AAU season playing up with Real Phenom.
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Eli was fun to watch with the ball in his hands on Sunday. He plays at his own pace and does not let his opponents speed him up or slow him down. He impressed me when getting to his spots and pulling up with some jump shots off the dribble. He moves very well on his feet defensively as well, playing some impressive on-ball defense. Ocharo will likely be the top scoring option for Apple Valley this upcoming season, as he will lead an inexperienced Eagle squad. He suited up for a stacked Minnesota Heat Pratt team this past spring and summer during AAU.
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Jayden McLaughlin
Jayden McLaughlin
Jayden provided a key scoring spark off of the bench for the Polars in their matchup with Armstrong. The junior guard was getting his points in all types of ways and played with an edge that really stood out to me. He was never the tallest player on the floor, but attacked the offensive boards very well and that led to some second chance scoring opportunities for himself. He also had the role of bringing the ball up the floor for his team at times or did his part playing off-ball. McLaughlin should see some decent varsity minutes this season for North St. Paul.
I was very impressed with Camare’ when I saw him play this spring in AAU and that has continued into the fall season. As a freshman, he showed flashes of what kind of prospect he could blossom into as he gets more and more experience at the varsity level. He attacks the rim with no fear and is not afraid to shoot it from outside. He specifically impressed me with his mid-range pull-up game in a couple different instances. I am excited to see Young’s development over the course of the coming months as he should see some varsity time with Apple Valley this season.