MN Freshman Showcase: Max’s Wing Standouts
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Seven wing prospects who impressed on Sunday at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Freshman Showcase! Ty Schlagel MN #1 SF #1 HEIGHT 6'5" POS SF CLASS 2027 View Profile Ty Schlagel Instagram Twitter State: Minnesota School: Eden Prairie Ty displayed his…
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Ty displayed his versatile skillset at 6’5, scoring in a number of ways while also creating a bit for his teammates. Has a smooth handle that allows him to beat his man to the rim or create a pull-up jumper. Scored it at all three levels, and showed a bit of bounce with some open floor dunks. Ty has advanced body control that allows him to alter his body in mid-air and finish through traffic. When driving he did a nice job of keeping his eyes scanning the floor which allowed him to kick it out right before a help defender arrived.
Baboucarr showcased his high potential in the game I watched. Starting with his physical attributes, he already stands at about 6’3-6’4 with an impressive wingspan. Before the games he would showcase his explosiveness with some impressive dunks, and during the games he was able to move his feet laterally against opposing wings or smaller guards. Ann has a nice looking shot from three, but didn’t just settle for jumpers. He utilized his athleticism to get to the rack and even had success finishing against an athletic 6’8 big.
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Kamar had a productive third game of the day. He’s an intriguing athlete with long arms at 6’2, and flashed a shifty handle that allowed him to attack the basket. Towards the end of the game he hit his man with a lightning quick crossover, drove baseline, and finished from a difficult angle. I think Kamar has the chance to develop into a really good defender because his length and athleticism will allow him to guard a number of different spots on the floor.
Benett Barger
Benett Barger
Benett has some nice physical tools to work with moving forward. He already stands at 6’4 and flashed some explosive pop around the rim that allowed him to get up and finish in traffic. He can do a lot of damage around the basket, but also showed he can step outside and shoot it from deep. Puts his physical 6’4 frame to use as a rebounder as well.
Donovin Diaz
Donovin Diaz
Donovin had a solid showing in the game I caught. Has a projectable frame as he already stands at 6’1 and has a long and lanky frame that could suggest future growth as well. Super smooth jumper with the ability to take one or two dribbles and pull-up from mid-range. Never looked sped up with the ball while still being able to make quick and confident decisions.
Blake’s shot wasn’t falling in game one, but he still managed to leave an impression in other ways. At 6’2 he plays with great pace on the ball, has a smooth handle, and has good shot creation ability. With his size he was competing on the glass and working hard to secure missed shots in traffic. Could have created his own shot just about any time down the floor, but was very unselfish looking to set his teammates up and keep the ball moving, which is something you don’t always see in a camp setting.
Really intrigued with the long-term potential of Bennett. He has a long and lanky frame at 6’4 and is very comfortable on the perimeter with the ball in his hands. I caught him in the final game of the day, and he went on to knock down a handful of outside jumpers in that game. Smooth release and no shortage of confidence in his shot. Looks like he should have the versatility and size to play as a bit of a stretch four or a bigger wing down the road as he continues to develop.