Max’s Saturday Sleeper Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to catch three games on Saturday as Wayzata took on Minneapolis North, Richfield hosted Mound-Westonka, and BSM defeated Waconia. These are seven of the under-the-radar prospects who impressed in those games!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["962225"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Reese had a big game to help lead Mound-Westonka to a win over Richfield. He had the size advantage in size, and took full advantage of it as he looked to go to work with his back to the basket. Showcased solid footwork to create high percentage looks around the rim, and I really liked how he made sure he was going up balanced every time, instead of just trying to force up shots because he was the tallest player on the floor. That balance allowed him to power up through contact and finish through double teams. Also posed a threat from beyond the arc. On the opposite end he was rebounding the ball hard, making sure his team was ending Richfield's possessions after one shot. Not going to impress anyone with explosive athleticism or flashy handles, but Reese goes out and produces with his shooting touch and high level of effort in the paint. 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Knows when he can get all the way to the rim, but also has the awareness to find an open shooter on the perimeter or pull-up on his own for a short jumper to avoid a charge.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1436435"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Jake has been impressive for a really good Wayzata team this year, and Saturday's game was no different. As a defender you just can't afford to leave him any space, as he's a lights out shooter who put up 12 points in the big win over North. Even if he's not getting a ton of shots, defenders can't afford to help off of him, which can open up some lanes/space for his teammates. Schmitt doesn't waste and dribbles, and isn't going to force up any bad looks either. 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