Max’s Week 5 Midweek Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven prospects who have impressed so far this week in the two games I've watched! I saw Minnehaha Academy defeat Providence Academy, as well as Washburn take down Southwest in a Minneapolis City Conference matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104454"],"_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":"Providence Academy just didn't have an answer for the size and strength of [player_tooltip player_id='2104454' first='Kingston' last='Manning'] in the paint. His ability to run the floor for transition buckets as well as establish deep post position allowed him to put up 18 points in a win. Minnehaha was looking to get him the ball on the block, and from there he was able to score with strong drop-steps as he powered his way up through contact. The Redhawks lost a lot from last year's state finalist team, and Kingston has been stepping up to fill in for some of that lost production.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1499627"],"_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":"Lorenzo is one of the most explosive guard prospects in the state. He has a quick first step, can sky for rebounds in traffic, and defensively has the ability to pick up steals in bulk. As an on-ball defender he can sit deep in a stance and consistently cut off opposing ball handlers, but he also has great instincts off the ball to jump passes and get out in transition. On the offensive end he finished with 18 points as he knocked down a few threes and also attacked the basket to earn some trips to the free throw line. 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The senior guard scored 18 points, and seemed to be coming up with buckets when his team needed them most. He showcased impressive body control getting to the rim and finishing from difficult angels through contact. Okwor brings additional quickness to the defensive end, and his ability to produce on both ends make Washburn that much deeper of a team this season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1874929"],"_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":"Southwest trailed by as much as 22 points in the second half against Washburn, and Sal's second half outburst was a big reason why SW was able to cut the lead to just 4 points at one point. 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