Battle At The Lakes: Team Nebraska Express v. D1 Minnesota (14U)
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<p><strong><em>There were many highly competitive matchups over the weekend at Battle At The Lakes. This particular matchup was one for the books. Two top teams took the floor for must see action. They put on a show for everyone in attendance. Below are some players highlighted from the key matchup.</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Emmanuel Oyessanmi | [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] </strong></p>
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<p>Oyessanmi brought toughness and athleticism to the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. He was dominant on the boards and proved to be skilled enough to lead the break. His willingness to fill the lanes in transition was apparent. His dunks in the open for was momentous for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'].</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1895712' first='Daniel' last='Zoa'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] </strong></p>
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<p>Zoa was explosive on both ends for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. His presence in the paint was apparent but his willingness to switch onto anyone on the floor was also very impressive. His ability to score through contact and find lifting and flaring teammates from the block really stood out to me. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420871' first='Jalen' last='Partridge'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2075908' first='Team' last='Nebraska Express']</strong></p>
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<p>Partridge was a phenomenal on-ball defender for [program_tooltip program_id='2075908' first='Team' last='Nebraska Express']. He provoked arid passes with his quick feet and active hands. His ability to get downhill and score quickly was also on display when turning defense into offense. </p>
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<p><strong>Yasir Grixby | [program_tooltip program_id='2075908' first='Team' last='Nebraska Express'] </strong></p>
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<p>Grixby was a major focal point of [program_tooltip program_id='2075908' first='Team' last='Nebraska Express'] offense. He was very comfortable and methodical with the ball. His ability to score on all three levels of the floor shifted help defenders. He showed a solid shot selection, knowing when to attack and when to make a play for a teammate.</p>
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There were many highly competitive matchups over the weekend at Battle At The Lakes. This particular matchup was one for the books. Two top teams took the floor for must see action. They put on a show for everyone in attendance. Below are some players highlighted from the key matchup.
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