#PHTwinCitiesTakedown: Max’s Post Standouts
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Seven of the forwards and centers who impressed in the games I watched at the Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown! George Rohl WI #WL PF #7 HEIGHT 6'6" POS PF CLASS 2026 View Profile George Rohl Twitter State: Wisconsin School:…
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Continue ReadingSeven of the forwards and centers who impressed in the games I watched at the Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown!
George Rohl George Rohl 6’6″ | PF Ellsworth | 2026 WI looks to be developing into a dangerous stretch-4 with Wisconsin 26ers . Against a D1 Minnesota 15u team loaded with high level prospects, George was one of the most productive players on the floor. At 6’6 he has to be guarded with size, but he has the range and skill on the ball that allows him to take bigger defenders off the dribble and put points on the board. Could get into the paint, play off two feet, and score with a turnaround jumper, or knock down a three if his man sagged off to play the drive. His combination of physical attributes and perimeter skill make him an intriguing prospect moving forward.
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Deng seems to get a little better each time I see him play. I was able to catch a pair of Minnesota Heat games over the weekend, with Lueth making key plays on both ends of the floor. One thing that really stood out was how hard he runs the floor rim-to-rim. Even if it only led to one or two chances each game, he was sprinting up the floor looking to get opportunities in transition. One of those chances saw him catch, take one dribble, move a defender with a fake pass, and then throw down a two handed dunk, showcasing coordination I didn’t know he had at 6’11. Teams were throwing a lot at him to try to prevent him from getting post touches, but when he did he scored or was fouled on a vast majority of those touches. Soft touch with his right hand and a monster frame that makes it so hard to contest him around the basket. On the defensive end he’s a shot blocking threat inside who also stepped out and blocked a pair of jumpers on the perimeter. He’s not going to be jumping out of the gym, but Lueth is a bit quicker off his feet than I had initially known.
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The potential with London is sky-high as he continues to add strength to his long and mobile frame. Matched up against similar size against D1 Minnesota 16u, London was able to showcase his impressive feet at 6’11. Whether he was handling the ball comfortably on the perimeter or creating open chances with his back to the basket, Praytor was impressing with his footwork and coordination. Miners Elite loved to use him as a lob threat out of pick & rolls, as he’s mobile enough to beat his man to the rim and has the coordination to catch and finish in the air. Good timing with a quick jump to contest/block shots on the defensive end of the floor.
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Not sure if there was a better shot blocker in the whole event than Ryan Kreager Ryan Kreager 6’9″ | C Faribault | 2026 State MN . This was my first time watching him in person, and the springy forward impressed with his ability to come out of nowhere to block shots at the rim. His mobility and bounciness at 6’9 makes him a major rim protector, as he can slide into positions to contest the rim, while also being able to wall-up when his man tries to body him in the post. Offensively he was at his best working for put-back buckets or scoring from dump-off passes, and he had one of the highlights of the weekend flying in for a put-back dunk in traffic against Powerhouse Sports.
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At 6’7, Kevin looks like someone ready to breakout as a junior at Eagan. He played sparingly as a sophomore, but this past weekend impressed with his Minnesota Select team. He has some nice physical tools to work with, as he moves well with his long 6’7 frame. Kevin runs the floor hard, and that effort to sprint rim-to-rim paid off towards the end of the first half as he came flying in for a putback dunk off of his teammate’s missed lay-up. He’s a hard worker who brings production on the glass, the ability to finish off of dump-off passes, and the mobility to help defend screens or slide into position to contest around the basket.
In my first time seeing Tommy play, he impressed with his defense against MN Chill. Now listed at 6’10, he has plenty of length and is a true rim protector for Minnesota Select . He was playing against one of the most physical forwards at the event, and did a great job of walling up even while taking a lot of contact to the chest. With his length he knows he doesn’t need to swing his arms, so he was able to get a hand on shots without picking up silly fouls. He’s still pretty raw on the offensive end, but in the few chances he was able to get he showcased soft touch to finish off the glass. Tommy showed the potential to be a big time defender, and I’m looking forward to watching his development the rest of the spring/summer.
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There’s a reason Andrew is one of the top ranked prospects in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. At 6’9 he has explosive athleticism that you don’t often see in players his size. If he gets a full head of steam towards the rim, look out, because he’s going to elevate and throw down with authority. Against MN Lightning he beat his man from the perimeter for an explosive dunk, and later in the game he sprinted the floor hard, caught around the free throw line, and then threw down a second explosive dunk. In the first half of that game a few calls didn’t go his way, and that flipped a switch in Andrew that made him even more aggressive offensively. He was catching on the block and looking to power his way to the basket. He has a nice right handed hook shot with his footwork beginning to develop. Despite the offensive contributions, he may be an even more impressive defender. He’s a big time shot blocking presence who has a reputation for sending shots flying off the court. His length, athleticism, and timing make him one of the best shot blockers in Wisconsin.