Kettle Moraine Scrimmage Standouts Pt. 1
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Seven of the prospects who stood out during the games I watched at the Kettle Moraine scrimmages! Nolan Minessale WI #6 SF #3 HEIGHT 6'5" POS SF CLASS 2024 View Profile Nolan Minessale Instagram Twitter State: Wisconsin School: Marquette Club:…
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I caught Nolan against Cedarburg on Saturday morning, and the St. Thomas commit was putting on a show. He used his long and lanky frame to get up in passing lanes on defense, and was able to jump some lazy passes to get out in transition and throw down some explosive dunks. In the half-court he works hard off the ball, and is so crafty just slipping behind his man with a backdoor cut to open up some easy finishes. Looks improved creating his own shot off the dribble, and in particular showcased a nice step-back jumper from mid-range that he was able to get to off of limited dribbles. Looks in line for a big senior season.
Takis looks to have grown a bit since his freshman season, and still brings all the intensity on the defensive end. He’s an absolute pest on the ball who constantly applies pressure, and even if he’s not the one reaching in to pick up steals, his pressure alone is enough to force mistakes from opposing ball handlers. On the offensive end he has good vision, and made some nice passes from the perimeter through tight gaps to feed his teammates in the paint. Good at beating his man off the dribble and locating an open shooter as a help defender slides in.
Highlights
Lamont is the top returning player for St. Cats this season, and the only returner who saw significant minutes last year. From watching them play you may not have guessed that though, as Lamont played with the intensity of someone trying to compete for a roster spot. He was diving all over the floor for loose balls, and picking up full-court consistently to pressure opposing point guards. Not many players can create turnovers like he can, both on and off the ball. One sequence saw Lamont jump a pass and get out in transition for a dunk, followed up by picking up full-court, picking his man’s pocket at the half-court line, and then getting to the rim for an easy lay-up. On the offensive end he can accelerate so quickly to blow by his defender, and excels at finishing off two feet through contact at the rim. Looks more comfortable as a shooter this season as well, and was forcing defenders to guard him well beyond the arc as he’s not afraid to pull-up for three.
Tyler came off the bench most games last season, and this year looks like he could slide into that starting lineup or be arguably the best 6th man in the state. On the defensive end he offers some additional size and versatility as he moves well at that size. Can defend against 4’s while also being able to move his feet with wings on the perimeter. On the offensive end he has an intriguing skillset, showcasing a smooth up-and-under move in the post, straight line driving ability, all while being a strong finisher at the rim. Whether it was offense or defense, Tyler seemed to come up with a big play every few minutes in a tough matchup with De Pere. He’ll be a key player as Tosa West looks to further improve upon last season’s 18-8 record.
On any given night Logan could lead this team in points, rebounds, or assists, and maybe even all three at once. He’s that versatile of a player for Cedarburg. Against Marquette he was making smart reads with the ball in his hands, and zipped in some impressive passes from the perimeter to find his teammates cutting to the basket. Able to rebound bigger than his size suggests as he has a strong frame and is always finding a body to box out. Logan has no problem finishing through contact at the rim, and was finding ways to get there off the dribble or sprinting the floor in transition.
Jeremiah is a playmaker on both ends of the floor. Defensively he wasn’t afraid to pickup full-court against Cedarburg, and utilized his long arms to reach in and poke the ball free on multiple occasions. Showcased some improved athleticism as well as he turned two of those steals into dunks. In the half-court he isn’t going to force his game, and is instead going to keep the ball moving and look to create for his teammates as well. He’ll make you pay though if you sag off of him because he can knock down the open three with ease. Won’t always put up crazy scoring numbers but impacts games in so many ways.
Jalen looks to be one of the top freshmen in the state this season, and showed no fear going up against the reigning state champs De Pere. He’s a right handed shooter, but impressed with his ability to drive and finish with the left hand. Even at difficult angles with defenders contesting, he was able to convert with his left hand efficiently. Has impressive change of direction off the dribble at 6’4 that makes him difficult for taller players to guard. Brings an extra scoring pop to an already talented Tosa West team this season.