Max’s Midweek Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the prospects who have stood out across the two games I've watched this week! I saw Minneapolis Washburn defeat Minneapolis North on Monday, and Hopkins take down undefeated Wayzata on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284167"],"_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":"Kyle started off a little slow, but the do-it-all big man went on to showcase his all-around game in a win over North. The opposing defense was making it a priority to limit his touches around the rim, but that wasn't a problem for Kyle as he was able to step outside and knock down a handful of three point shots on his way to 20 points. He also did a great job of finding angles to catch in the paint, and use pass fakes to clear out some room to operate. Was able to score at the rim while also dishing out some nice passes from the block.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1402519"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"With North putting extra attention on defending the rim, Blake's ability to stretch the floor was key for Washburn. When the defense would collapse inside, Blake was finding space on the perimeter and constantly had his hands and feet ready to catch-and-shoot before the defense could close out. His shot was going up with confidence, and it led to a 24 point performance in a key win for Washburn. 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He was finding space in the corners often, showcasing his quick release from three to connect on a handful of shots early. He had 9 quick points to keep things tight in the first half, and went on to finish with 19 points. As Washburn started closing out on him harder, he showed he can shot-fake and put the ball on the floor to get to the rim. Explosive athlete who utilizes a floater to finish over taller defenders around the rim. One of the most productive freshmen in the Twin Cities this season.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1550877"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jayden may not be scoring as much this season as the rest of his team has continued to progress, but with that we're able to see his improvements as an all-around point guard. The sophomore was making all types of plays last night, and was setting up his teammates from a variety of angles and locations for high percentage looks. Jayden could drive and dump it off to a forward at the rim, or locate an open shooter and zip it out to them with an accurate pass. 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His long and lanky frame combined with explosive athleticism allowed him to hang in the air and contort his body to finish at difficult angles around size. He's also an extremely versatile defender, and he showed that as he limited the good looks a 6'9 D1 commit was able to get throughout the game.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1595734"],"_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":"JJ has been such a reliable scoring option for Hopkins this season, and that trend continued last night. He's one of those players who can catch on the perimeter and just go to work. Sag off and he has no problem putting up a three. Play him too tight and he can get by you and pin you on his shoulder as he dictates the play from there. He already has a long frame, and with his high release point it's extremely difficult for defenders to contest him when he pulls up for a mid-range jumper. Semanko finished with 17 points in the win.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1574212"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Anthony set the tone early on with some big buckets to get his team off to a hot start. He's one of the shiftiest players in the state, and is so unpredictable when the ball is in his hands. Smith can pull up in the blink of an eye, but can also take it all the way to the rim and finish over bigger defenders. He showcased a dangerous hesitation move to freeze his defender before blowing by for some strong finishes at the basket. His 20 points were key in handing Wayzata their first loss of the season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b128cd29c7c"} /-->