#PHTwinCitiesTakedown: Max’s Day 3 Standouts
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Seven of Sunday’s best from the Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown! Deng Lueth HEIGHT 6'11" POS C CLASS 2025 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Deng Lueth Class 2025 Position C Height 6'11" HS Rochester John Marshall | MN…
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Deng immediately stands out being the biggest player on the floor in just about every game he plays. Now listed at 6’11, Lueth has a big frame and a wingspan extending to well beyond 7′. He’s a traditional big man who’s going to make plays around the basket, and use his size to free up his guards with screens. Wasn’t putting up huge scoring numbers, but was very efficient when his team was able to get him the ball when isolated on the block. Was able to turn over that left shoulder and use his size to score over opposing bigs with a baby hook. I was impressed with how quickly Deng can run the floor in transition as well. He works hard to sprint rim-to-rim, and in one game on Sunday that resulted in a thunderous two handed dunk.
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Amari had a big game helping lead Minnesota Select past a tough All Wisconsin team. His play on the defensive end caught my eye early, as with his size at 6’5 and lateral mobility, he was able to defend just about every spot on the floor. Amari can move his feet on the perimeter, wall up around the basket, and utilize his length to get up in passing lanes for steals. On the offensive end he was tough to keep away from the basket, and has the strength to finish through contact inside.
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In a matchup with D1 Minnesota Gold 17u, Xavier seemed to be the guy coming up with a bucket any time his team needed one. He’s one of those players who makes it look effortless finding space to get off a jumper, as he knows how to utilize screens and how to change his speeds to shake his defender. It doesn’t matter if it’s from beyond the arc or in the mid-range, Xavier has such a smooth jumper that rarely seems to miss when he has space. Looks ready to make a nice jump as a junior at Park Center.
Even with his team playing up at the 17u level, Cedric just plays like the most experienced player on the floor. In the first half against Powerhouse Sports he was in full control of the game. Tomes was finding ways to get out in the open floor and was making great reads to hit his teammates running to the rim for assists. In the half-court he can come off screens, get his defender on his hip, and just maneuver his way into the paint to create offense. Towards the end of the first half is where he got going on his own, knocking down three 3’s from well beyond the arc to give his team a boost.
Miles is developing into such a versatile scorer. The Breck wing has the strength to bully his way to the basket off the drive, or post up against smaller wings. In years past he would occasionally drive to the rim a out of control, but now excels at playing off two feet, allowing him to create open looks with his footwork and shot-fakes. In a game against SW MN Stars he mixed in a pair of 3’s and a turnaround jumper showing a smooth release on his shot. He put together a strong weekend running with Real Phenom.
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Jeremiah has caught my eye in the past with STMA as a scorer, but yesterday he impressed with his toughness on the defensive end. His team was missing a few players, and against a Team FSA squad loaded with size, it saw Jeremiah matching up with 6’9 guys on the defensive end. I liked his toughness defending off the ball which limited the amount of post touches his man was able to get. Early in the game he was also able to come up with two steals and slide into position to take a charge. Offensively he made some nice cuts off the ball to open up scoring opportunities around the basket. Putting together a nice spring during his first year with D1 Minnesota Gold .
If you’re discussing the best shot blockers in Wisconsin, Andrew’s name has to come up. The 6’9 sophomore has impressive athleticism at his size, with a long wingspan and a nose for the ball on the defensive end. He just knows where to be and when to be there to contest shots around the rim, and more often than not he seems to get at least a fingertip on the ball. Against Minnesota Select he had a few of his signature swats, and ran the floor hard on both ends. It’s that type of athleticism and hustle that has helped him become one of the best prospects in the state’s 2026 class. Continues to become more comfortable working with his back to the basket as well.