#PHMidwestShowdown: Max’s Day 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top performers from Saturday in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2390684"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d023fefc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raheem capped off Saturday with a big game helping lead Bradley Elite past UEBL Wolves. You wouldn't know he's playing up a year, as Raheem is so composed on the ball, and never looks sped up under pressure. He was living out in transition, as he has good hands to come up with steals, and the quickness to breakaway in the open floor. His three point shot wasn't falling in the first half, but in the second he showed just how dangerous he is from beyond the arc. The 2026 guard has a pure jumper and was making defenders pay for leaving him too much space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391091"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d023ff56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler was a big time spark off the bench in a pair of wins for 24:Up on Saturday morning. At 6'6 he came in the game and immediately offered size and an outside shooting option. Not only was he drawing opposing bigs out of the paint to open up driving lanes for his guards, but he was making his threes at a high clip to put points on the board. Looks like the type of player ready to have a breakout junior season at Pewaukee. Tyler scored a team high 14 points in a win over Power 5 3SSB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1390441"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d023ff96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Devin seems to step up in big matchups, and against Wisconsin PGC that's exactly what he did. He was going right at their size in the paint, and used his athleticism at 6'7 to attack out of the high post and beat his man with a quick burst to the rim. As always Devin was running the floor hard and hunting for transition buckets, and that effort led to a pair of his signature two-handed dunks. Even if he has an off game scoring, you can always count on him to pull in rebounds and bring energy on defense as he has a good motor and impressive explosiveness at 6'7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2431269"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d023ffe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ky'moni was living in transition in a win for [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] 17u. The unsigned senior out of Milwaukee Hamilton has elite quickness, and brings a junkyard dog mentality to the floor. He's often the smallest player on the floor, but is going to pressure the ball hard and isn't afraid to go right at size to finish at the rim. After a handful of transition buckets in the first half, Hunt was coming up with some clutch makes from three in the second half to help his team come away with a hard fought win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874987"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d024001e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mondes provided a physical presence inside for [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard']. Against [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] he was doing a great job of using his frame to create angles for easy entry passes, and from there he was powering his way to the rim for high percentage looks. He did a great job of utilizing his strength to win the battle off the ball, which made it that much easier to score once he got a touch inside. Against Wisconsin PGC he was battling against a 6'11 big all game long, and that effort on the glass and protecting the basket helped them take the game down to the wire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351718"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d024005c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aaron recently added an offer from Murray State, and watching him on Saturday it was easy to see why. Against Power 5 he came out hot from beyond the arc, showing a stroke that few players 6'5-6'6 can match. It comes out of his hands so quickly, with range extending to well beyond the high school arc. He was a go-to source of offense for his team, and wasn't shying away from the spotlight in a big matchup. A bit more fluid than I remembered, and it showed as he cut backdoor and comfortably caught and elevated for a one handed dunk in the second half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2500045' first='Tommy' last='Novotny']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marquette","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"24:Up UA Rise","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66531d02400f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tommy was a true floor general for 24:Up. He was going out there and pressuring the ball hard, often guarding the opposing team's best guard, and wasn't giving up any easy looks on the defensive end. Sits deep in a stance and has impressive quickness to move laterally and cut the ball off. Offensively he excelled as a drive and kick passes, getting into the lane with his quickness, playing off two feet, and locating an open shooter out on the perimeter. Created so many good looks for his teammates by forcing the defense to collapse on him in the paint. He helped his team go 3-0 against a tough schedule on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->