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Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts

Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Max Wagner
Max Wagner February 10, 2023 @ 01:41 PM
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Isiah Ayala
Isiah Ayala 6'6" | SF | 2025
MN
Deidrick Taylor
Deidrick Taylor 5'10" | PG | 2024
MN
Liam Farniok
Liam Farniok 6'3" | SG | 2024
MN
Caden Sullivan
Caden Sullivan 6'3" | SG | 2023
MN
Casmir Chavis
Casmir Chavis 6'2" | PG | 2024
MN
JJ Ware
JJ Ware 6'6" | SF | 2023
MN
Taison Chatman
Taison Chatman 6'4" | PG | 2023
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the prospects who impressed in the games I watched on Wednesday and Thursday night! I saw Minneapolis Southwest defeat Minneapolis Edison, as well as Park Center stay undefeated with a win over Totino-Grace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226376"],"_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":"Caden came out firing on the road against Edison, putting up an impressive 20 points in the first half alone. At 6'4 he often mans the point for his team, and has been typically been known as a facilitator for his team. This game was different though as he was looking to score early, including a smooth finish right off of the opening tip. Caden knocked down a handful of threes off the catch, and had a really smooth spin move into a mid-range jumper for two more points. As always he brought a bunch of energy and intensity to the floor with his vocal leadership on defense. At 6'4 he has plenty of length which allows him to guard the 1-3 spots, and he's the type of player who's going to get on the floor for every single loose ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1172835"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Not sure there's been a single big game this year that Cash hasn't impressed in. He thrives off of tough competition and a big crowd, and always seems to deliver when his team needs it the most. Against Totino-Grace that was the case once again, as he made play after play on both ends of the floor. Defensively he was constantly pressuring the ball, and his quick burst allowed him to poke the ball free and take off for transition buckets on 3+ occasions. Two of those resulted in explosive dunks that got the crowd going. Not many players can turn the corner and get downhill to the basket as quickly as Chavis, and his body control once at the rim allows him to finish in impressive fashion. Also flashed that improved touch from beyond the arc as he was taking pull-up jumpers and knocking them down with confidence, whereas last season he would be hesitant to take open threes.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1612342"],"_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":"Deidrick has been one of the top point guards in the City Conference, and it showed as he put up 29 points on Wednesday night. He's so quick changing directions on the ball, and was able to get to any spot he wanted to over the course of the game. At 5'8 he's fearless attacking the basket, and always keeps his eyes at the rim allowing him to finish at a higher percentage than most. Because of his size he's adapted to avoid getting his shots blocked by taller defenders, and with that he has excellent touch to place the ball high off the backboard and still finish. Defensively he's one of those players who seems to be all over the place making plays. He utilized his quickness to pressure the ball in the full court, jumped a passing lane leading to an open lay-up, and also tipped a pass and dove on the floor which lead to another turnover.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["962198"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Taison had the type of scoring performance last night that we had been waiting to see all year. He's such a gifted shot creator, and was looking to exploit any defensive mismatch on him by getting his shots in a variety of ways. Sag off and he was pulling up from three. If he had a speed advantage he was looking to blow by and get to the basket. Taison was also getting into his mid-range jumper, and because of his pace on the ball it's so hard for defenders to predict when he's going to pull-up. Ohio State commit finished with 23 points as Totino-Grace went down to the wire with Park Center.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1297887"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"There aren't many players who are more dangerous running off screens than Liam is. He works hard off the ball to get into space, and is so skilled at catching and squaring up with the basket in one fluid motion that defenders are at his mercy if he gets out in front of them. Liam's lightning quick release allowed him to hit a handful of threes without even needing a dribble against Edison on Wednesday night. He's not just a shooter though as Farniok displayed some wiggle off the dribble to get into the paint where he was able to dish it out for 3+ assists. Liam has had a breakout season and has developed into one of the top players in the Minneapolis City Conference as a junior.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["962202"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='962202' first='JJ' last='Ware'] has had a really nice senior season, and after struggling with some injuries over his first few seasons I think he's been a big stock riser this year. At 6'5-6'6 he has good positional size on the wing, and is the type of shooter that you can't give any space to because he can quickly elevate for his shot. You don't see many shooters his size get the type of lift on their outside jumper that JJ gets. Against Totino-Grace there were multiple times where he caught the ball and quickly elevated to get his shot off over a college sized defender. Doesn't over dribble the ball, and is an efficient scorer with the looks he gets. Defensively he has very long arms and can cover a lot of ground with his stride to defend on the ball. Has also continued to add strength each year and can withstand contact around the basket to avoid fouling when his man tries to get to the rim.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1647832"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1647832' first='Isiah' last='Ayala'] is an intriguing player in the 2024 class. With his long and lanky frame at 6'5 he was making plays on the defensive end with his ability to block shots around the basket, and also get up in passing lanes to tip passes. I had seen him in fall league before, but he proved to be a better shooter than I knew as he hit a pair of threes and dribbled into a mid-range pull-up with the left hand. Edison doesn't really have a true big man, so Isiah doubled as a pick u0026amp; roll threat and had a handful of strong finishes at the rim getting his balanced and powering up off of two feet to finish.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e69e04a3b3a"} /-->

Seven of the prospects who impressed in the games I watched on Wednesday and Thursday night! I saw Minneapolis Southwest defeat Minneapolis Edison, as well as Park Center stay undefeated with a win over Totino-Grace.

Caden Sullivan

Caden Sullivan

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Caden
Sullivan SG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Minneapolis Southwest
|
MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Caden came out firing on the road against Edison, putting up an impressive 20 points in the first...
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Caden Sullivan

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State: Minnesota
School: Minneapolis Southwest
Club: Minnesota Fury
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Washington (WA)
Casmir Chavis

Casmir Chavis

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Casmir
Chavis PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Park Center
|
MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Not sure there’s been a single big game this year that Cash hasn’t impressed in. He thrives off...
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Washington (WA)
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Casmir Chavis

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State: Minnesota
School: Park Center
Club: J Sizzle
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Deidrick Taylor

Deidrick Taylor

MN
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Deidrick
Taylor PG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Thomas Edison
|
MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Deidrick has been one of the top point guards in the City Conference, and it showed as he...
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Deidrick Taylor

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State: Minnesota
School: Thomas Edison
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Ohio State
Taison Chatman

Taison Chatman

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Taison
Chatman PG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Totino Grace
|
MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Taison had the type of scoring performance last night that we had been waiting to see all year....
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Ohio State
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Taison Chatman

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State: Minnesota
School: Totino Grace
Club: D1 Minnesota
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Liam Farniok

Liam Farniok

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Liam
Farniok SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Minneapolis Southwest
|
MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
There aren’t many players who are more dangerous running off screens than Liam is. He works hard off...
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Liam Farniok

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State: Minnesota
School: Minneapolis Southwest
Club: Howard Pulley
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JJ Ware

JJ Ware

MN
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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JJ
Ware SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Park Center
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MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
JJ Ware has had a really nice senior season, and after struggling with some injuries over his first...
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School: Park Center
Club: Gain Elite
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Isiah Ayala

Isiah Ayala

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Isiah
Ayala SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Minnesota Prep
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MN
Wednesday And Thursday Night Standouts
Isiah Ayala is an intriguing player in the 2024 class. With his long and lanky frame at 6’5...
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Isiah Ayala

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State: Minnesota
School: Minnesota Prep
Club: RealPhenom Ivan
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