Top 250 Expo Session 1: The GameChangers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by </em><a href="https://gc.com/home/football?utm_source=prepredzone&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2022prepredzone&amp;utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&amp;utm_term=partner"><em>GameChanger</em></a><em> – The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of Prep Redzone.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot of expectation and interest leading up to Session 1 of the Minnesota Top 250 Expo. There were a lot of talented players on display for the event. The eight players listed performances caught my attention and are worthy of recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437598"],"_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: 400u0022u003eDane has continued to prove himself as one of the top 2026 prospects in the state and his skills were on full display on Sunday. He has good size for a wing and has the strength necessary to be a factor in the paint. He is a good rebounder and can go to work in the post for scores. 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He converted on numerous transition finishes and could just outrun defenders on his way to the basket. The 6'1” guard is one of the bounciest players in his class, as I saw him throw down a ridiculous poster dunk over an opponent. 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