#PHMidwestShowdown: Max’s Friday Standouts
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Seven prospects who stood out in the games I watched on Friday night at Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown in Appleton! Kai Rogers WI #2 C #1 HEIGHT 6'10" POS C CLASS 2025 View Profile Kai Rogers Twitter State: Wisconsin School:…
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Continue ReadingSeven prospects who stood out in the games I watched on Friday night at Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown in Appleton!
Kai was a monster in the paint on Friday night in a win for Wisconsin PGC against a talented Wisconsin Playmakers team. In the first half just about any touch he got in the paint resulted in a dunk, showcasing his ability to get off the floor quickly at 6’10. Also showed some solid footwork and touch allowing him to go to work with his back-to-the-basket on the block. Defensively he’s quick off the floor and at 6’10 this makes him a major rim protector. Was sliding into the right spots off the ball to make plays blocking shots at the rim.
Rashaad Davis
Rashaad Davis
Rashaad was so dangerous with the ball in his hands on Friday night. Don’t let his size fool you, Davis thrives in the paint, and with his shifty handle he’s able to get into the lane just about any time he wants to. Time after time he would freeze his man with a quick hesitation, and then crossover to blow by him and get two feet into the paint. His pace and feel for the game is very advanced, and once in the lane this allowed him to read the defense and make smart decisions with the ball. Could finish over the top or even right at the rim through contact, while also keeping his eyes scanning the floor to find a teammate with an even better look.
Isaiah may not have had a huge impact in terms of scoring, but his defense gets him on this list. He moved his feet on the ball better than anyone else I saw last night, and was a constant pest to opposing guards with his ball pressure. Even when picking up full-court he could sit deep in a stance and move his feet to cut off his man. In the half-court he fights to get over screens and is always getting in the mix for loose balls. Offensively the ball never sticks in his hands as he makes quick decisions and crisp passes.
Jameson Zavatchin
Jameson Zavatchin
Jameson had his team in the lead for a large part of the game against Wisconsin PGC, showcasing some crafty scoring ability in the process. He has a strong frame at 6’3, and it allowed him to play both in the paint and on the wing. On the block he had some crafty footwork and then the ability to power through contact allowing him to score around the basket. Could also step out on the perimeter and either knock down the outside jumper or beat his man off the dribble. Super versatile player with some nice potential moving forward at Oostburg.
Justin had a big first half for the Fox Valley Kings to help get them out to a comfortable lead that they’d hold the rest of the game. At 6’4 he has some size but really exceled on the perimeter due to his deep shooting range and quick release. He constantly had opposing forwards chasing him around, and with his quick release if he got just a little bit of space he was able to get off a shot. Caught fire for a few minutes towards the end of the first half. Also made great use of shot/pass fakes to get defenders lunging, and then attacking the space. Makes quick passes when he doesn’t have a shot, and was a really good communicator on the floor as well.
Chan Malith Chan Malith 6'4" | SG Rochester JM | 2024 MN
Chan Malith Chan Malith 6'4" | SG Rochester JM | 2024 MN
Chan is still raw, but showed some really intriguing flashes against Fox Valley Kings on Friday night. You don’t see a lot of guards with his type of length that have as quick of a first step as Chan. He was effortlessly blowing by his initial defender to get into the paint and make plays. There were times where he forced his shot too much once he got swallowed up by multiple defenders in the paint, so improving making reads will be key in his development. Still, his shifty handle and quick burst on the ball to get anywhere he wanted to on the floor is very intriguing, and he showcased good body control to convert on a variety of different looks at the rim.
Teddy Collins Jr
Teddy Collins Jr
Not many guys can make contested shots as easily as Teddy can. With his release it’s almost impossible to get a hand on his shot, allowing him to pull-up and knock down jumpers with a hand right in his face. The unsigned senior started off with 8 quick points, knocking down a pair of threes and then hitting a tough short jumper. Has a tight handle to create his own shot, and then can also use his frame to back defenders into deep position and finish with touch around the basket. Impressive scorer in isolation who can catch fire in any given game.