MN Freshman Showcase: Max’s Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top post prospects I saw on Sunday at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126446"],"_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":"Mustafa has one of the highest ceilings as a prospect in the class. In game one he made an immediate impact on both ends of the floor, throwing down a two handed dunk, blocking a shot, and using his length to pick off a couple of passes. At 6'8 he's an impressive athlete, and it showed on one play as he chased a guy down from halfcourt and swatted his dunk attempt at the rim. 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