Twin Cities Takedown: Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven post prospects who stood out in the games I watched last weekend at the Twin Cities Takedown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855860"],"_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":"There's a lot to like about Logan's game, starting with the physical attributes. He comes in at 6'7, looks to have put on some muscle, and moves well at his size both laterally and getting up and down the floor. Was being defended by a high major offered player, and went on a nice scoring run in the first half. Logan was stretching the floor from three and showcased a nice face-up game out of the post. Skilled forward at 6'7 with soft touch on his jumper allowing him to stretch the floor and force opposing bigs to guard him on the perimeter.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2126108' first='Jack' last='Thelen']","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Monticello","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"Team FSA","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jack is already playing up a year with Team FSA 2026, and that team was playing up another year at the 16u level. Despite the age difference, Jack wasn't backing down from anyone in the paint, and had some productive games against some athletic bigs. Against [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Academic he was cleaning up on the offensive glass and going right back up for put-back buckets. Did a nice job of keeping the ball high where guards weren't able to poke it free. Against Team Haliburton he had success with his back to the basket, providing a big target on the block and then getting into that left handed hook shot that he hit at a high rate. Thelen has excellent touch around the rim and isn't afraid to play more physical than his frame may suggest. From a very early standpoint Minnesota's 2027 class looks filled with talent, and Jack will be one of the players to keep an eye on in that class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1574220"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Monteff is one of those players who just plays a lot bigger than his size. He's physically advanced for his age in terms of strength and athleticism, and has a long wingspan as well. Dixon is able to dominate on the glass with his explosiveness to rise up and secure the ball in traffic. Defensively has the strength to stand his ground against taller players, while also being able to move his feet on the perimeter. Nothing flashy about his game offensively, just strong finishes at the rim as he can power his way through contact. 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He went from appearing in just two varsity games as a junior, to a few weeks ago holding his own with a pair of D1 committed bigs on Sanford Sports. In the game I watched against [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'], he helped his team build up a lead by knocking down a few threes in the first half. Moves so comfortably on the perimeter at 6'7, and has a smooth release off the catch. Versatile defender who can slide his feet on the perimeter, and does a great job of walling up to block/alter shots in the paint while limiting his fouls. Gritty player in the paint who's going to fight for rebounds and loose balls, and often comes up with possession for his team.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1284205"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Patrick was key in the Minnesota Rush comeback attempt during the 17u championship game. He came in and made an impact by clearing out space before pulling in rebounds, and he also had a huge swat that gave his team a bit of a momentum boost. Finished off his limited chances on the offensive end, but provided a big boost with his presence on the glass and effort defending and fighting for loose balls. His grit helped his team come back from 17 down to having a chance on the final possession.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1585946"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Omar continues to flash improvements to his game every time I see him play. Against Team FSA he was running the floor more fluidly than I had seen before, even able to put the ball on the floor and handle it on his own in the open floor. Got up for a transition dunk as well as a smooth transition finish showcasing his touch off the glass on the move. Kaba has the footwork to go to work from the block as well. 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That explosiveness translates to the offensive end where he can get up for dunks with ease, but also explode off the floor in traffic to finish at the rim. Big time rebounder who competes for every missed shot he can get a fingertip on.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64cb8a5f9ae24"} /-->