Twin Cities Takedown Next Prospects Part 1
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Alex Loos Alex Loos 6'2" | PG MN – Guard – Goodhue – 58 Hoops – Loos was one of the more impressive 2028 players at Twin Cities Takedown. Loos is a six-foot-two-inch varsity played 8th grader at Goodhue where…
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Continue ReadingAlex Loos Alex Loos 6'2" | PG MN – Guard – Goodhue – 58 Hoops – Loos was one of the more impressive 2028 players at Twin Cities Takedown. Loos is a six-foot-two-inch varsity played 8th grader at Goodhue where he averaged scored 467 points and averaged 19.2 points per game and 4.5 rebounds. Loos uses his size to advantage inside well, and makes his lay-ups plus he’s a sellar outside shooter. At his age he moves very well on the perimeter and in the open floor.
Sam Garber – PJ Hoops – Garber is a 2028 guard that plays for PJ Hoops Howard Pulley Hoops. Saturday versus Fueled by Faith Athletics Garber shot it well from beyond the 3-point line hitting 3 3’s and finished with 16 points. Versus ECI Garber showed good shot form and strength from distance and hit 3’s very smoothly in transition.
Cole Cole MN ‘ last=’Hendrickson’] – MN Swish – Hendrickson is a 2028 guard that plays the game quickly, and can really shoot it from the perimeter. In a game versus the Wisconsin 26ers Hendrickson hit 6 3’s and scored 22 points. Hendrickson didn’t need long to load up and fire from deep, and in transition he was seeking out his knockdown shot.
Andrew Ziemer Andrew Ziemer 5'9" Casselton | 2028 ND – ECI – Ziemer is a 2028 five-foot-nine-inch guard from Casselton, North Dakota that plays with ECI . Ziemer showed the ability to shoot from the perimeter and make floaters in the mid-range. Ziemer exhibited good passing vision, seeing over the defense, and was very steady with the ball, not making mistakes and not forcing what wasn’t there.
Wyatt Knudsen Wyatt Knudsen 6'4" | C ND – ECI – Knudsen is a 2028 six-foot-four-inch post from North Dakota that plays for ECI . Knudsen was key in the championship game for ECI versus 58 Hoops, esp ECI ally inside. He made his presence felt on defense blocking multiple shots and rebounding, esp ECI ally the offensive glass. On offense in the second half he got position and scored down low. Knudsen was also a key contributor to assists making the final and right pass for open shots for his teammates.
Cooper Routh Cooper Routh 6'0" | SG MN – Owatonna Huskies – 2028 – Guard – Routh played fantastic Friday scoring 20 points and grabbing 6 rebounds for Owantonna in a 53-43 victory over the Minnesota Lightning. Routh does a good job getting the basket and making his shots, even through contact. Sunday Routh flourished again scoring 45 points in 2 games.
Austin Riekens Austin Riekens 5'5" | PG MN – South Metro Elite – Riekens is a 2028 guard that plays with South Metro Elite and was very effective offensively. Riekens was able to get inside and shoot very well from outside versus the Northstar Titans Spencer as he made 4 3’s in their victory.
Adam Holmberg Adam Holmberg Osseo Middle School | 2029 MN – Holmberg is a 2029 guard from OMGBA. He was very d ECI sive and pr ECI se in his movements offensively. Was quick with and without the ball, and made the most of opportunities to score. In a game versus EP Eagles he scored 17 points.
Ezekiel Duo Ezekiel Duo 5'7" | PG Osseo Middle School | 2029 MN – Duo is a 2029 guard from OMGBA. Duo versus Shoot 360 Fargo scored 14 points on 5 made field goals. Duo does well getting to the basket, and finishing once he gets there. Defensively he moves well, and seems to understand what he is supposed to be doing.