#PHTwinCitiesTakedown: Max’s Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top wings I saw over the weekend in Bloomington at the Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560864"],"_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":"Breck graduates one of the best senior duos in the state, and JP looks ready to fill in for some of that lost production. The sophomore wing was a major scoring threat for [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] all weekend long, combining a long and athletic frame with shooting touch beyond the arc. He's always been a catch-and-shoot threat from deep, but looked more aggressive attacking the basket and utilizing his long frame to score at the rim. Moves fluidly at 6'5-6'6 allowing him to bypass defenders off the dribble. Showcased some explosive pop with a drive and dunk against All Wisconsin.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1647832"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"I think Isiah turned a lot of heads with his play in the first half against Powerhouse Sports. After breaking out at Minneapolis Edison, Isiah spent last winter at Minnesota Prep where he spent time playing across the country. During that time it's clear there's been growth in skill and size. He's now listed at 6'7 with a very long and lanky frame, and has impressive bounce off one foot. He got Real Phenom started off strong, blocking a shot and going coast-to-coast for a lay-up, hitting a three, blocking another shot, and then flying down the lane for an explosive dunk. He's always been an explosive athlete but looks to have improved his handle and shooting on the perimeter.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2103351"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2103351' first='Jordan' last='Holm'] provides a big shooting option on the wing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']. They play a true center inside, so Jordan's ability to step outside and draw size to the perimeter helps open up some space to operate around the rim. Holm can operate as more of a 4 where he's a pick u0026amp; pop threat, but is also comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter as a big wing. Part of a strong 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e025 group at STMA.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1874863"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Izayah is almost a position-less player for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 15u because of how versatile he is. At 6'4 he's a skilled scoring option on the wing, has a tight handle to play a bit of point-forward, but also has the strong frame to play inside if his team looks to go with a smaller lineup. When his team needed offense, they could turn to Izayah because he has no problem bullying his way to the basket, but also has a creative handle to create space for a perimeter jumper. Was a productive player at the varsity level as a freshman.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2092138"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Every team could use a player like Sawyer on the wing. He's as tough as nails, and could go a whole game without scoring while still making a big impact. He's a strong rebounder who always seems to find a body to box-out as soon as a shot goes up. If there's a loose ball remotely near to him, you can bet that Sawyer is going to be laying out to try to win it. Can knock down the three at a solid rate, but is at his best as a scrappy defender and rebounder doing whatever it takes to get his team wins.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1589407"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1589407' first='Marley' last='Curtis'] had the best shooting performance from a player above 6'2 that I saw all weekend. And these weren't just wide open threes off the catch, at 6'6 Marley was breaking his man down off the dribble and pulling-up for threes at a nice clip. Marley has a lot of potential with his next level size and athleticism on the wing, shot creating ability, and continuously improving jumper. Put together a strong weekend running with [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United'].","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1886972"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Amari was one of the top defenders I saw play all weekend. At 6'5 with his level of strength and mobility, good luck getting past him on the ball. Amari was shutting down opposing wings, utilizing his length to get up in passing lanes, and ending possessions after one shot with his rebounding. In the 2nd half against All Wisconsin he started to take over with his scoring as well, finishing everything inside and showcasing a smooth jumper to help lead his team to a 62-42 win against a talented squad.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6632a7d1c8f98"} /-->