Prep Hoops Live: Max’s Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top post prospects I saw over the weekend in Chicago at Prep Hoops Live!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2272014"],"_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":"Logan is an explosive athlete down low who excels at rolling to the basket or getting out in transition and beating opposing forwards to the rim. Utilizes his explosive athleticism to dunk just about any time he gets a lane to the rim. Defensively he excelled as a shot blocker moving his feet to get into the right spots and then elevating to contest at the rim. Did a nice job of holding his ground against similar size and contesting without picking up fouls. Logan continues to put together a productive spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2076029' first='Wisconsin' last='Crusaders'].","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1355915"],"_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":"Sage is a prospect to keep an eye on in North Dakota's 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e026 class. He's a versatile forward with size, outside shooting, and a quick burst off the floor. Against Basketball Paradise he threw down a two handed dunk over a defender after rolling hard to the basket. Showcased the coordination to catch on the move and power his way up to the basket for finishes. Could also step out on the perimeter and knock down threes at 6'8. Looks really comfortable with the ball in his hands for a 6'8 forward just wrapping up their sophomore year. Defensively he was arguably the best shot blocker I saw all weekend as he gets off the floor so quickly and has excellent timing on when to elevate. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2405443"],"_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":"Harrison showed some nice flashes on Friday night for Gateway Knights. He possesses a long and lanky frame, and moves pretty well at his size to get up and down the floor. Offensively he showcased shooting touch from beyond the arc, and a nice looking baby-hook with his right hand to score in the paint. Has to continue adding strength, but the tools are there for him to continue improving and have a nice senior year.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2381688"],"_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":"Valin is one of the best frontcourt scorers in Wisconsin's 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e026 class. He's so dangerous as a stretch-four as he can knock down threes in bunches, and has no problem getting his feet set to quickly get a shot off off the catch. In the two games I watched Valin was knocking down threes with a hand right in his face, and showed a dangerous turnaround jumper from the baseline that was impossible for defenders to get a good contest on. Very skilled at 6'6 and a mismatch nightmare for opposing forwards to defend.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1169144"],"_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":"Karson is a bit of a tweener positionally. Has the height and post skill to play in the paint, but moves well enough laterally and can handle the ball out on the wing, making him difficult to matchup with. In the game I watched he was in full control of the paint early, showing a nice hook shot with the right hand to finish over size, and defensively utilizing his long frame to contest shots and pull in rebounds in bulk. Karson is the type of forward who can beat opposing bigs up the floor for transition dunks, while also having the ability to stretch the floor with his shooting touch. Intriguing prospect whose best basketball still lies ahead.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1552411"],"_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":"Jalen has the potential to develop into an enforcer down low. At 6'6 he plays bigger than his listed height due to his strength, and he was nearly impossible for opposing bigs to move on the block. He was at his best on the defensive end where he could hold his ground down low, and alter shots repeatedly with his length when walling up. Showed the agility to step in from the help-side and block/alter shots coming in from off the ball. Offensively he was scrapping for putback buckets and utilized his strength to power up and score through contact around the rim.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1575344"],"_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":"Colin continues to emerge as a low-post threat for Minnesota Heat Academic. In years past he would float around the perimeter a lot and settle for outside jumpers. Although he's still a threat to shoot out of the pick u0026amp; pop, he's become much more aggressive looking to utilize his height in the paint. Against M14 he helped spark a comeback for his team to give them a chance late, converting on a handful of heavily contested looks around the rim. When catching in traffic he did a great job of staying strong with the ball and just powering his way up to the rim to finish.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d08e6a3415"} /-->