The Prelude League: Session 1 Standouts Pt. 1
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The Prelude League kicked off with Session 1 this weekend in Indianapolis, bringing together some of the best programs and top prospects from around the country. Here, we discuss a handful of players that helped their stock at Session 1.…
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Continue ReadingThe Prelude League kicked off with Session 1 this weekend in Indianapolis, bringing together some of the best programs and top prospects from around the country. Here, we discuss a handful of players that helped their stock at Session 1.
Graydon Lemke was clearly one of the best available 2024s in attendance this weekend and he made the most of his live period. Lemke possesses a unique combination of size and shooting tough. Lemke provided a deadly spot-up option on the perimeter and also displayed the ability to hit the mid-range jumper off the dribble. At 6’10, Lemke is able to get his shot off over contesting hands and he’s rarely bothered by close-outs. He should be off the board sooner than later.
Zach Bleshoy made it known this weekend that he’s one of the top guard prospects on the entire circuit. He averaged 23 PPG and 10 RPG throughout the weekend but his most noteworthy performance came on Saturday morning when he put up 32 against Rare 1s. Bleshoy checks all the boxes. He’s got great size for the position, can fill up the scoresheet from multiple levels, and sees the floor extremely well. Bleshoy picked up an offer from North Florida on Tuesday who were in to see him over the weekend.
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Andre Thomas opened a lot of eyes in Indianapolis and put his name near the top of the Prelude League prospect list. The ceiling is extremely high for Thomas as he’ll likely play the role of a big, athletic 3 at the next level. Thomas plays hard and competes above the rim, several dunks, blocks, and rebounds throughout the weekend. He also showed the ability to shoot the three-ball and attack from the perimeter. Thomas picked up an offer from Northern Arizona following the event.
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Andy Johnson’s name has been growing more and more popular throughout the spring. He made sure everyone at the Prelude League knew his name too. Johnson has all the makings of a LM-MM wing prospect. He’s a high-flying athlete with a polished skillset. Johnson shoots it well off the bounce and can hit from all over the floor. His passing instincts were also on display this weekend, several dimes off penetration. He should garner plenty of interest in Augusta.
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Logan Franz led the charge for Triple Threat this weekend and proved himself as one of the top 2026 prospects in the league. Franz is a long, 6’10 forward that can rim-run in transition or score from the low post when the game slows down. Defensively, he provides some stingy rim protection and can cover a lot of ground with his mobility. Franz currently holds an offer from McNeese State and his list will likely grow this summer.