Max’s Midweek Prospect Standouts
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So far this week I’ve watched Milwaukee Lutheran take down Greenfield in overtime, as well as St. Thomas More defeat Dominican in a Metro Classic Conference matchup. These are seven of the prospects who impressed in those two games! Stats…
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Continue ReadingSo far this week I’ve watched Milwaukee Lutheran take down Greenfield in overtime, as well as St. Thomas More defeat Dominican in a Metro Classic Conference matchup. These are seven of the prospects who impressed in those two games! Stats via wissports.net
Devin was already having a strong game for Milwaukee Lutheran on Monday night, but when overtime came around he flipped a switch and absolutely took the game over. Right after the opening tip he was looking to attack, and score the first six points of OT to put his team ahead for good. Davenport is one of the more intriguing unsigned seniors in Wisconsin, as he’s an extremely explosive athlete whose skills have only continued to improve. He can finish above the rim with ease, changes his speeds well to get to the rim, but can also create and knock down jumpers off the bounce. Defensively he’s an extra shot blocking threat because of his ability to elevate in help-side position, and also does well moving his feet with guards. Finished with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in the win.
Evan Oleson
Evan Oleson
Dominican was so focused on slowing down Amari McCottry Amari McCottry 6’5″ | SF St. Thomas More | 2024 State #304 Nation WI that Evan Oleson was able to break free possession after possession for open threes. That resulted in 9 three point makes for Evan and a career high of 29 points in the win. He has a quick release and no shortage of confidence in his jumper. Although just about all of his scoring was coming from beyond the arc, he also showcased a nice looking floater after blowing by a bad closeout. Shooting 39% from deep this season on 113 attempts.
You won’t find many guards that can rebound like Isaiah can. He has a strong frame at 6’4, and is so quick off the ground to elevate and collect missed shots in bulk. On the offensive end he was having success pulling in his teammates’ misses and using his quick second leap to go right back up with them. Also showcased his smooth three point jumper off the catch, as he can run off screens and quickly get his feet set to get off a shot. In transition Isaiah showed off his explosiveness with a pair of dunks in the second half. Versatile player on the defensive end because of his combination of athleticism, strength, and long arms that allow him to effectively guard most spots at the high school level. Finished the night with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a win.
Simply put, Sekou has been a monster on the glass this winter. He continued to swallow up missed shots on his way to a 20 rebound performance last night against Dominican. With his long frame at 6’8, impressive athleticism, and high work rate, Sekou is able to dominate the boards on both ends of the floor. His rebounding led to a few putback opportunities, and also ended Dominican’s possessions after one shot consistently. On the offensive end he was able to score off of those putbacks as well as quick finishes off of dump-off passes. Showcased his quick burst off the floor with a two hand slam after cutting in from the dunker spot.
Anthony has helped lead Greenfield to a better start than many imagined, and although they ended up losing in OT to a tough Milwaukee Lutheran squad, he had a big game to keep them in it until the end. He was a major threat in isolation as he showcased good shot creation ability, as well as deep range beyond the arc forcing defenders to step out and guard him far away from the basket. Has that extra gear to play with speed when needed, but also recognizes when to slow the game down. Really like how he utilizes screens and is able to take whatever the defense gives him when he runs off one. Finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists on Monday night.
Aaron had a quiet first half for Dominican, but responded in a big way in the second, making it a one possession game against St. Thomas More with just a few minutes to play. The comeback ended up coming up short, but Womack still displayed that mix of production and potential that makes him an intriguing prospect. Incredibly long player who also showed a quick bounce off the floor that he uses to rebound the ball at a high level. It seemed like every missed shot from STM was getting secured by Womack, and I was impressed with his ability to high point the ball where smaller players couldn’t reach. After he got a board he was hustling to run rim-to-rim, and on multiple occasions that effort to get up the floor led to wide open looks. Womack has a quick release from beyond the arc and has to be accounted for at all times in that area. Also did well moving his feet when switching on to smaller guards. Womack scored 29 points to go along with an eye-catching 17 rebounds.
Highlights
Dasan showcased a dangerous mid-range game on Monday night for Greenfield. Doing so with limited dribbles, Dasan did a nice job of getting to his spots, creating just a bit of space with his ability to stop on a dime, and then elevating for a pull-up jumper. His high release point allowed him to get his shot off in limited space, and he was hitting at a good percentage from 10-15 feet. Reed has a strong/physical frame that should help him adjust at the next level, and he’s also a hard worker on the defensive end. Did a nice job of finding a body to box out and securing missed shots with two hands. Finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds on Monday.