Madness In The Midwest: Sunday 15U Standouts
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We saw a bunch of talented prospects showcase their abilities at the Prep Hoops Madness In The Midwest tournament that wrapped up last weekend. Check out these 15U players who stood out on Sunday! Will Tobin HEIGHT 6'3" POS C…
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Continue ReadingWe saw a bunch of talented prospects showcase their abilities at the Prep Hoops Madness In The Midwest tournament that wrapped up last weekend. Check out these 15U players who stood out on Sunday!
Will Tobin
Will Tobin
Tobin showed off some high-level footwork when I watched him play. With his back-to-the-basket, he’s very effective. He loves his left-shoulder jump-hook. After he scores on that move a few times, he’ll go the other way and bury a right-shoulder fall-away jumper. He is confident from beyond the arc and will hurt you from distance if you leave him open. He’s a good interior defender as he has solid rotations. Tobin is a good shot-blocker and an incredibly hard worker on the rebounding efforts.
Gabe Jensen
Gabe Jensen
The number one thing that stood out about Jensen’s game is his IQ as a playmaker. He does a wonderful job of using ball-fakes and shot-fakes to manipulate the defense. He is very patient and comfortable with the ball in his hands, resulting in many high percentage shots for himself and his teammates. Jensen plays at a great speed and loves to push the pace. He is an active on-ball defender and knows how to get easy steals. He has elite point guard skills; passing, leadership, ball-handling and IQ. Plus, Jensen can get buckets of his own in a variety of ways.
Brennan Hackbarth
Brennan Hackbarth
Hackbarth is a versatile offensive threat since he has some guard skills in a big-man body. I love the way he keeps the ball above his head when attacking the basket. This helps him avoid the swatting hands of the smaller help-defenders. He’ll take and make the long ball but is very smart with his shot selection; he doesn’t settle as he knows he can dominant the interior. He has great mobility at his size and is always working for better positioning on both ends of the court. Hackbarth is an excellent offensive rebounder which allows his team many second chance opportunities.
From the first possession I saw Erfurth play, I was impressed with his ability to attack the rim from either direction. He is very comfortable in and around the basket as both a passer and finisher. He can be elusive at the bucket too, helping him score around the trees. As one of his team’s primary ball-handlers, he is tasked with lots of playmaking responsibilities. When he finds himself in this position, he excels. His head is always on a swivel as he constantly searches for his team’s best possible shot. Erfurth plays with a high IQ and can also be a defensive pest.
Max Hill
Max Hill
Hill has a deep bag of tricks when it comes to his offensive game. He can make the 3-ball, has success with the floater, and is crafty/patient when attacking/scoring at the basket. Hill has clean mechanics on his jumper and has a legitimate jump-shot with elevation and a release above his head. This helps him score in tough spots. He plays with great confidence and vision and appears very comfortable at the helm of an offense. As a ball-handler, Hill is effective with changes in his speeds, helping him get past his defender.
One part of Williams game that I really liked was his playmaking abilities, especially in fastbreak situations. He does a great job of keeping his head up and making the right plays; he has great awareness which gives him an advantage as a ball-handler. He’s very crafty on his dribble drives and does well navigating through the big-men once he finds himself in the paint. Williams can score from the perimeter as well. Defensively, Williams is very active. His hands and feet are always moving as he looks to grab steals and run in transition.