Battle at the Lakes: Jack’s Day 2 Standout Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven guard prospects who shined on Saturday at the Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes in Minneapolis!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171683"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMason caught fire on Saturday for [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United'], as the unsigned senior scored 20+ points in a win. He did most of his scoring from beyond the arc, working off the catch or creating his own shot. He could shoot right over the defense when pulling up off the dribble and could get shots off quick in the catch-and-shoot. He also had some nice kick outs to open teammates. 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He has some really smooth mechanics on his shot and has range that extends well beyond the three-point line. He was mostly a threat off the catch, but showed he was capable of putting the ball on the floor as well. Smith showed extreme confidence down the stretch and caught fire at the perfect time, late in the second half, drilling a shot when given any space at all. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008d97d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288770"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eJJ is one of the best offensive players in Minnesota's 2025 class, as he is so skilled and can score in so many ways, mostly from the perimeter. He has a tight handle and has a deep bag of moves he can go to create space for an open look. He likes to get to his pull up jumper in the mid-range, as well as working off the catch for looks from beyond the arc off of passes from teammates. Sullivan has continued to improve as an athlete, now being able to play at the rim as well. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008da07"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103372"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eCooper is a swiss army knife kind of player, being able to impact the game in a variety of ways. He's a great shooter from the perimeter, being able to move well without the ball to create open looks off the catch. He's a trustworthy ball handler and can comfortably play either of the guard spots. Carlson has a high motor and is a solid defender as well. Carlson helped lead [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Academic to a 3-1 record on the weekend. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008da8e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103258"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eDe'Von is one of the best on-ball defenders in Minnesota's 2025 class and I love the energy he brings to the game no matter the time or score. He was causing disruption with his defensive ball pressure, trapping and forcing turnovers. He has great lateral quickness and always seems to be one step ahead from opposing guards. Offensively, he can score from all three levels and is tough to stop when getting transition opportunities. Irvin also had a steal that led to an off the backboard assist for a dunk. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008db16"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2104550"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAlex looked great on Saturday in a hard fought win over Minnesota Gold. He ran the point for his team, showing off a great balance of scoring and facilitating with the ball in his hands. He is a versatile scorer, having great touch around the basket with floaters and layups. He was able to use the dribble for pull up jumpers and also played hard on the defensive end. Franson and his [program_tooltip program_id='2075867' first='SW' last='Minnesota Stars'] team have great chemistry with one another.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008db9a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560851"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eI love the energy that Hamze brings when he is on the floor, as he is a tenacious defender and is always playing at full speed. He was a great ball handling option, being able to use his speed to dissect presses and full court ball pressure. He picked up full court for most of the game himself and made opposing guards' lives very difficult with his relentlessness. Yusuf is a perfect piece for a very talented [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] team full of wing scorers. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66410d008dc29"} /-->