Prep Hoops Live: Jack’s Day 3 15U Difference Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday was the final day of Prep Hoops Live and teams had the opportunity to finish the weekend on a high note. Here were the seven prospects who stood out to me at the 15U level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Rio Aguirre","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ankeny","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"All Iowa Attack","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRio was so fun to watch in the game I was able to catch, clearly taking the game over. The freshman point guard scored a game-high 30 points in a win over an undefeated North Dakota Phenom team, getting buckets in just about every way imaginable. He started the game off hot from three and never cooled down, connecting with a total of six three-pointers, some coming all the way from the volleyball line. He was also finding success getting downhill and attacking the basket. He was able to lay the ball up with either hand and he had no trouble finishing at full speed. Along with the incredible scoring performance, he served as his team's main ball handler and was hitting his teammates with some super impressive passes. 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He was corralling any rebound in his vicinity on both ends of the floor and only went up strong when looking for his shot. Aside from that, the part of his game that impressed me the most was his versatility. He looked great running up and down the floor and starred in some transition situations. Jensen looked very comfortable handling the ball in the open floor and threw down a huge one-handed slam that was slightly contested. Andrew and All Wisconsin finished the weekend with a solid 3-1 record. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644ef0fa5902a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355919"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eBennett was absolutely dominating the paint in North Dakota Phenom's final game of the weekend. The 6'7” freshman has a solid frame and used that to his advantage all day. 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He really took over for Team Teague when it mattered most and could not miss down the stretch. The 6-foot guard has the innate ability to hang in the air and alter his body to convert contested layups through traffic. He was effective in transition (as was the entire team) in using his athleticism to find ways to finish at the basket. He showed what he could do scoring from the perimeter as well, knocking down some pull-up jumpers and a catch-and-shoot three. 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