Spring Exposure Session: New Names To Know
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Six new names that caught my attention with their play at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Spring Exposure Session! Johanes Piscikas HEIGHT 6'3" POS SF CLASS 2025 View Profile Johanes Piscikas Instagram Twitter State: Minnesota School: Lakeville North Club: Minnesota Select…
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Lakeville North always seems to have a handful of prospects in reserve just waiting for their chance to breakout. Johanes could be next in line, as he was one of the most productive players I saw on Sunday afternoon. At 6’3 he’s an explosive athlete with a high work-rate, and that combination saw him dominate on the glass. He was constantly pulling in offensive rebounds and going right back up for an easy two points. Johanes threw down a handful of explosive dunks throughout the day as well, including a coast-to-coast drive that saw him weave through multiple defenders. He was working for high percentage shots, and earned them with a combination of dribble drives, backdoor cuts, and offensive rebounds. Really composed player who never looked sped up.
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Dhal is one of those high ceiling players whose best basketball lies a few years ahead. The junior forward has an extremely long and lanky frame at around 6’6-6’7, with some mobility and athleticism to help him play inside or out. Dhal looked like a capable three point shooter, stretching the floor with a handful of makes throughout the day, while also impacting the game around the rim. He has the length to alter shots around the basket, and on the offensive end he showed a quick burst to get off the floor for an easy dunk. His best play of the day saw him block a shot on the defensive end, sprint to the opposite block, and then catch for an open dunk.
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Santiago impressed with his handle and basketball IQ in the games I watched. He had no problem handling the ball calmly under pressure, and was making plays out of pick & rolls with his ability to find an open teammate or get downhill towards the rim. Once at the rim Santiago was able to hang in the air and finish through some contact, and was able to do so going left or right. On the defensive end he’s rock solid on the ball, and I came away impressed with how well he was communicating as just a freshman. Really fundamentally sound player out of Prior Lake.
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The off-ball movement of Deacon Schwartz Deacon Schwartz 6’0″ | SG Maple Grove | 2027 MN impressed on Sunday. Hard backdoor cuts helped open up plenty of open looks throughout the day, as he was able to catch is defenders sleeping off the ball and find gaps of space to catch and finish. Camp settings can feature a lot of iso-ball and over dribbling, but Deacon was finding ways to score without dribbling the air out of the ball, and was playing an unselfish brand of basketball that could help him develop over the next few years at Maple Grove.
Brian showed off a versatile game at 6’3. Defensively he showed he can defend a variety of spots, with the lateral mobility to move his feet with guards, and the length/toughness to hang with taller players in the paint. Had a nice block on an extremely long 6’6 forward in the lane. Offensively he’s a true floor stretcher with a smooth stroke from three. Was unselfish and kept the ball moving, but when the space was there he could put a quick three points on the board.
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Jack stood out on the defensive end on Sunday. The 6’2 guard/wing was doing a great job of cutting off opposing ball handlers, taking contact to the chest, and avoiding fouling while applying pressure to the ball. His combination of size, strong frame, and lateral quickness as a freshman allowed him to defend a variety of spots throughout the day, and he was able to slow down just about anyone he matched up with. Offensively he does a nice job of playing off of two feet around the rim, with helps him finish efficiently and avoid taking off-balanced shots.