#PHTwinCitiesTakedown — Northstar Titans 15U Standouts
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Northstar Titans brought three 15U teams to Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown, which were 15U Terhaar, 15U Johnson, and 15U Stone. What stood out most about their 15U teams is that they were a skilled group that shared the ball…
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Continue ReadingNorthstar Titans brought three 15U teams to Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown, which were 15U Terhaar, 15U Johnson, and 15U Stone. What stood out most about their 15U teams is that they were a skilled group that shared the ball and had prospects that were skilled with the ball and could make shots. The prospects didn’t try to do too much and played within the game. The teams competed and had some quality wins against solid teams.
There’s a lot to like about Olson and what he can do on the court. First of all, he plays with energy and effort. It especially stands out on the defensive side of the ball. He pressures and plays up on his opponent possessing the ball. Flies around all over the court. Has some good length in his arms at 6’4”. Played on a wing and was catching the ball in the high post area as well. Per Gamechanger app, he had games of 8 points, 7 points, and 17 points, for a 10.7 scoring average.
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Games of 4 points, 20 points, 11 points, and 9 points, for a 11.0 average. Not exactly a flashy guard, but he was aggressive and was an active cutter and mover off the ball. A player that was in constant movement and ran the court. He was an active and pressure defender.
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Cal was the most skilled and biggest offensive threat for the Titans 15U teams. Spencer handled point guard duties for 15U Stone, who went 3-1 in Pool B, with some quality wins. For Spencer, there’s stats from two games, in which he scored 12 and 20 points. Nailed four threes in his 20 point game. He is skilled with the ball and a gifted and accurate three-point shooter. He received heavy defensive pressure when handling the ball in the opening game, and they ended up getting a good win. Spencer is really showing some promise as a confident playmaker.
Fields was the leading scorer for 15U Johnson at 11.5 ppg. His ability to handle the ball and attack and be un-phased by his on-ball defender stood out. He was in attack mode off the drive and could shoot the ball from three, making six in four games, with at least one made in each game. Really liked his initial attacking style to start a possession, and was one of my favorite prospects from Northstar Titans 15U.
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Ephraim Radtke
Ephraim Radtke
Radtke showed himself to be a shot-maker, averaging 13.0 ppg. at Twin Cities Takedown for 15U Stone. I was only able to see him once, but he scored 15 points and hit four threes in that game. He was really strong with the ball, receiving heavy pressure and I thought he initiated versus contact and pressure.
The 6’5” forward scored 11.0 ppg. for 15U Terhaar for two games that stats were collected. Bryce is a good-moving and athletic kid. He can step out and shoot the three, making four in one game and two in the other. I thought he was an alert interior defender, knowing ball and man. He was contesting and performed as somewhat of a rim-protector. Overall, I really liked what he brought with his steady activity and always fighting for positioning and trying to create an advantage by positioning himself early.