Shane’s Tier 1 Players from Friday | Run-n-Slam

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday and Saturday I am in Fort Wayne for the Bill Hensley Run-n-Slam. This article will talk about the top players I saw on Friday night!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125740"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eStumpf completely took the game over for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets'] 15U squad. The Buckets got down early in their game and were fighting their way back for the win u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eStumpf'su003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e big-time second half did it. He got into the rhythm of the game u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e it was over. He was making shots from beyond the arc and attacking the basket u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003egreatlyu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e. He does a great job of slowing down and body control when going to finish at the rim. It creates space for him to get shots off against more athletic players. He wanted the ball in his hands late because he knew he u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ewas going tou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e score and lead his team to the win.  u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Eli-Stumpf-RnS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2431053 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Eli-Stumpf-RnS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1827695"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eKowalcyk is becoming a stud! Every time I see him play u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eheu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e gets better and better. He has gotten better all around u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e it isu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e due to his athletic leap. He is starting to fill his body out more, is more comfortable using it, and is confident around the rim. There is no hesitation and timidness to his game. He is simply going to go put the ball in the basket. Finishes in traffic and through contact really well. He is dunking it with little to no effort. His inside game has improved the most because of his mindset u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ewillingu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e to attack the basket u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebutu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e heu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e alsou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e seems more comfortable with his shot. Coming off the hand a bit smoother. The kid is u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eone heck ofu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e a player and u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ehasn'tu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e even played his junior year yet.  u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Race-Kowalcyk-RnS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2431054 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Race-Kowalcyk-RnS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2218051"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eSalmon was a problem in the post. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHe was the u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebiggestu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e and strongest kid on the court u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eand madeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e it an advantage for his team.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e is big u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e he loves being that big. He is tough and punishes players for guarding for not matching that toughness. He has simple over-the-shoulder finishes. He posts big. He gets a lot of rebounds. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHe is not the best u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eathlete in the gym u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebutu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e heu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e might have the highest motor.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e Constantly fighting for rebounds and gives his all when out there. He talked to his guards through screens all game u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003etoou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e. u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Vince-Soloman-RnS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2431056 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Vince-Soloman-RnS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022254u0022 /u003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2353222"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":2431058,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eAllen is the only true point guard for his [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets'] 16U team u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eandu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eheu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e fills that role excellently. He is a quick and fast guard who can defend his tail off. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eHeu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e applies u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003egreatu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e full-court ball pressure. He plays with great effort and intensity at the end. Allen pushes the pace great u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003etoou003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e. He can beat his defender and then get the u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003epace of the gameu003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e up. He has good court vision and is always finding the open man. Gets the offense started. He is good at sacrificing for the betterment of the team. A winning player.  u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Seven-Allen-RnS.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-2431058 alignrightu0022 src=u0022https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Seven-Allen-RnS.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66362f118c1b1"} /-->