#PHMidwestShowdown: Max’s Day 3 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top performers from Sunday's action in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2279894"],"_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-6654c4a92b932"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zayn impressed in the final game of the weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions']. He's an explosive athlete with a quick first step, and was utilizing that athleticism to beat his man off the dribble and attack the rim with a purpose. If he saw a gap he was going to put the ball on the floor, get into the lane, and elevate off two feet to finish. Zayn is able to just hang in the air and contort his body to finish around defenders, and if he gets a clear path he can elevate and throw down dunks with ease. Made some big plays in the 2nd half to help his team pull away and take down 24:Up UA Rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561925"],"_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-6654c4a92b9cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrew was dunking everything in a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] on Sunday. He's an impressive athlete at 6'9, and it shows with how he's able to run the floor and elevate to finish above the rim. Also had an alley-oop dunk right out of a BLOB play in the second half. All Wisconsin had a big size advantage, and Andrew was putting it to use as a rebounder and rim protector inside. Competent three point shooter who knocked down an outside shot when his man sagged off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874994"],"_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-6654c4a92ba32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">TJ was one of the players I was looking forward to watching over the weekend, and he impressed against [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions']. He started off the game 4-4 from the field, including a pair of threes showing his comfort to hit shots from college distance. TJ is an explosive athlete with a long frame on the wing, and was capable of guarding a variety of spots on the floor. Had one of the highlights of the weekend as he met an opposing wing at the rim with a huge block. Seems to be a bit of a late blooming prospect with a high ceiling moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544739"],"_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-6654c4a92ba94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not much you can do when Ayden catches the ball on the block. He's one of the strongest post players in Wisconsin, and he uses that strength to back defenders into deep position under the rim before going up to finish with touch. He's more than just a paint bully though, as Ayden showed good feet at 6'7 with a number of post moves he can go to on the block to create angles to finish. Impressive touch to kiss the ball in off the glass even when contested. If a missed shot came even remotely near him, Ayden was pulling it in and securing possession with two hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381695"],"_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-6654c4a92baf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaycee is a point guard's worst nightmare. He was an absolute pest on the defensive end, and it was that ball pressure that helped spark his team's comeback win against All Wisconsin. It seemed like every one or two minutes Kaycee was forcing a turnover leading to a transition bucket for his team. He's just so quick laterally, and never seems to run out of energy which allows him to apply constant pressure to the ball, while fighting to get over screens. Just willed his team to a win in one of the most exciting games of the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397160"],"_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-6654c4a92bb56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stefan caught my eye with how well he can shoot the ball at 6'6. He has a quick and fluid release at his size, able to catch and get straight into his shooting motion as he always has his hands and feet ready when probing on the perimeter. Possesses fluid athleticism and some strength that allows him to defend in the paint or move his feet with wings on the perimeter. Showed some explosive pop as he sprinted the floor and caught an alley-oop dunk off the backboard. Really impressed me with his production against a tough United Hoops team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2391089],"_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-6654c4a92bbb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite the loss to a tough All Wisconsin team, Eddie was producing at a high level. The St. Cats guard is such a quick first step, and a strong frame as a guard that allows him to attack the basket and absorb contact to finish against taller players. Does a nice job of going right into opposing bigs and either drawing fouls or extending to finish away from his body. Even when All Wisconsin started to pull away down the stretch, Eddie showed no quit and was still playing hard on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->