2023-24 State Tournament: Stock Raisers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players that I thought really made a statement and have shown quality improvements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1288747' first='Andrew' last='Apiagyei'] of DeLaSalle (6'1, pg, 2025).&nbsp; I loved the way Andrew played for the Islanders in the win over Orono.&nbsp; Defensively steady, moved the ball very well for good shots setting up Udean and others, scored at the foul line and a few times himself and was just steady all over.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1476739' first='Caleb' last='Bancroft'] of Stewartville (6'7, big, 2025). Caleb did some things today that have me thinking there are some real positives for the future.  He's certainly one of the strongest players in the junior class and he used that strength to grab a game high seven boards. Scored three times in the paint as well and I think his footwork was strong. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ray James Jr of DeLaSalle (6'4 PF, 2024).  Football standout that is such a smart player and worker for the Islanders.  He did a good job keeping a body on [player_tooltip player_id='1484016' first='Brady' last='Wooley'] and forcing shots to be off balance, he grabbed a game high nine rebounds, was really good in the passing lanes especially taking away post entries, and moved the ball well for five assists.  His two scores were just gravy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1391203' first='Mitchell' last='Kauch'] of Orono (6'2 SG, 2025). I think Kauch gets everything out of his ability and gives Orono everything he can in a smart way.&nbsp; Hit four threes for Orono but also moves the ball well without mistakes and plays hard.&nbsp; Had six boards with his four assists and dozen points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560864' first='JP' last='Musoke'] of Breck (6'6, forward, 2026).&nbsp; Musoke is becoming a player/prospect in the 2026 class that I really like. He doesn't shoot a ton of jumpers but when he does it looks good and seems to go.&nbsp; I really like his touch on the move and he moves really well in a long frame.&nbsp; Can do things around the basket (8 boards) but runs really well and his skills are developing.&nbsp; Had 13 points making all six of his shots against Waseca.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090661' first='George' last='Norsman'] of Minnehaha Academy (6'5 pf, 2025). The favorite player of the Pequot Lakes fans, Norseman did some of everything.&nbsp; He made all of his six foul shot attempts and scored four field goals for his 14 points, he made life tough for the best Redhawk player to score in the post, grabbed six boards and dished out six assists for his team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2248727' first='Jumarion' last='Weh'] of Minneapolis South (6'0 Guard, 2025). What a season Weh has had.&nbsp; Scored 17.3 points per game and his 18 in this contest matched what you would expect.&nbsp; His shooting touch is one of beauty and his lift into a jumper is outstanding.&nbsp; Strong guard that also had seven assists against one turnover.&nbsp; A big improvement this year and a guy that I think will keep getting better in college.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->