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Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts

Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Max Wagner
Max Wagner February 15, 2024 @ 06:57 AM
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Keaton Ressler
Keaton Ressler 6'1" | PG | 2025
MN
Liam Farniok
Liam Farniok 6'3" | SG | 2024
MN
Brock Remme
Brock Remme 6'7" | SG | 2024
MN
Abe Andersen
Abe Andersen 5'9" | PG | 2024
MN
Myles Thomsen
Myles Thomsen 6'2" | SG | 2024
MN
Randy McClendon Jr
Randy McClendon Jr 6'2" | SG | 2024
MN
Matt Drake
Matt Drake 5'11" | PG | 2024
MN
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He wasn't afraid to play physical on the block and finish with a left handed hook-shot, and also showcased a smooth pull-up jumper from mid-range. The 6'7 SF can hit shots off the catch, but is comfortable putting the ball on the floor and handling it as well. Showed some fluid athleticism with a big time dunk in transition. Columbia Heights was looking to attack him and try to pick up some fouls on him, but Brock did a fantastic job of walling up around the rim to not only avoid fouling, but also block a handful of shots throughout the game. 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Was able to get to his mid-range shot off the dribble, but also did a nice job of moving without the ball to get into space around the elbow area for shots. Showcased nice change of speed to lull his defenders to sleep before accelerating to the basket. Finished with a game high 26 points.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1269166"],"_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":"Matt dropped 26 points on Tuesday night to help lead his team past rivals Lakeville South. The senior point guard just never seems to stop moving, whether he's weaving in-and-out of tight spaces with the ball, or making hard cuts off the ball to get some open looks at the rim. You would rarely see him make a mistake, and that allowed him to score with efficiency while also helping his team work for good looks possession after possession. Just about any time there was a dead ball, Matt would be in communication with his coaches, and was constantly relaying information to his teammates on the floor. 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The 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e025 guard showcased a lightning quick release and endless confidence, as he was letting it fly if his defender left him just an inch of space. He did a great job of getting his feet and body squared up off the move, allowing him to get off a balanced shot before his defender could catch up to him. Keaton finished with 22 points in the loss.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1297887"],"_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":"Liam came alive in the second half to help lead Southwest past South. South was defending him tight, so Liam was constantly working off the ball to try to get himself into space with an opportunity to shoot or drive. His ability to get his defender in the air with a quick shot fake led to some driving opportunities, but if he saw the space to get off a jumper, his quick release allowed him to do so off the catch. Farniok had some strong finishes through contact, and had a clutch 4 point play as his team was trailing to help them complete a comeback win.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1288844"],"_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":"Abe is one of those players you simply cannot leave open beyond the arc. He's not going to blow by you with explosive athleticism or flashy handles, but if you give him too much space he's going to put three points on the board. Last night he did just that on multiple occasions, including the go-ahead three with under a minute to play that sealed the victory for Southwest. Abe is always ready to catch and shoot off the ball, and has range that extends to well beyond the high school three point line. Thought he did a nice job of communicating on the floor with his teammates as well.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65cb667b25ee2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Seven of the players who impressed during the games I watched on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

Brock Remme

Brock Remme

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Brock
Remme SG
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Spring Lake Park
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Brock has been one of the state’s breakout players this winter, going from averaging 9.3 ppg as a...
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Brock Remme

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State: Minnesota
School: Spring Lake Park
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Myles Thomsen

Myles Thomsen

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Myles
Thomsen SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Spring Lake Park
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Myles just wasn’t missing from beyond the arc in SLP’s big win over Columbia Heights. He came out...
Written by Max Wagner
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Myles Thomsen

State: Minnesota
School: Spring Lake Park
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Randy McClendon Jr

Randy McClendon Jr

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Randy
McClendon Jr SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Columbia Heights
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Despite the big loss, Randy still showcased some of that smooth scoring ability that has him averaging 26...
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Randy McClendon Jr

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State: Minnesota
School: Columbia Heights
Club: Minnesota Falcons
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Highlights

Matt Drake

Matt Drake

MN
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Matt
Drake PG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Lakeville North
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Matt dropped 26 points on Tuesday night to help lead his team past rivals Lakeville South. The senior...
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Matt Drake

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State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville North
Club: Minnesota Select
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Highlights

Keaton Ressler

Keaton Ressler

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Keaton
Ressler PG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Lakeville South
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
There were some moments in that second half where it looked like South was going to go on...
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Keaton Ressler

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State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville South
Club: Minnesota Fury
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Saint John&#039;s
Liam Farniok

Liam Farniok

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Liam
Farniok SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Minneapolis Southwest
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Liam came alive in the second half to help lead Southwest past South. South was defending him tight,...
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Liam Farniok

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State: Minnesota
School: Minneapolis Southwest
Club: Howard Pulley
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Abe Andersen

Abe Andersen

MN
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Abe
Andersen PG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
Minneapolis Southwest
|
MN
Max’s Early Week Prospect Standouts
Abe is one of those players you simply cannot leave open beyond the arc. He’s not going to...
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Abe Andersen

State: Minnesota
School: Minneapolis Southwest
Club: Starks Elite
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