Hard Work Finals: The Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the frontcourt standouts who stood out over the weekend at the Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417731"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda69c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Josef had some nice moments inside for [program_tooltip program_id='2075680' first='Minnesota' last='Laceup']. The 6'8 big out of Schaeffer Academy was a force on the glass, pulling in rebounds in bulk on both ends of the floor. Uses his body to clear out space before attacking the ball off the rim. Really liked him as a passer out of the block and the high post, able to force a double team and then locate an open teammate cutting to the basket. Good touch to finish off the glass. Played really well on his own and alongside Laceup's other 6'7 forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1575344"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6a34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colin had some nice moments against [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold'] on Sunday. At 6'8 he has decent mobility at his size, is comfortable handling the ball in the open floor, and has the touch to score around the basket or from three. His effort in the paint allowed him to dominate on the defensive glass, and from there he showed he can find a quick outlet pass or even put the ball on the floor himself if he has a bit of space. Unpredictable offensively because he can fight for good position and score with a hook shot down low, or step out to the perimeter and be a pick &amp; pop threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2551614' first='Ethan' last='LeClair']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fall River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6ad0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan had some nice moments against a tough North Dakota Phenom team. I really liked how active he was off the ball, always looking to make quick cuts from the dunker spot, set screens on the perimeter, or fight to create an angle for an entry pass. Ethan showed good hands to catch the ball in traffic, and his combination of strength and touch off the glass allowed him to score a handful of buckets while faced off against scholarship level size. Isn't going to standout with explosive athleticism, but does get off the floor pretty quickly at his size. Scored 11 points against ND Phenom and had another game of 21 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2025184"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6b18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winona State was watching closely all weekend long, and Wes' play with [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] helped him pick up an offer from the Division 2 program. Wes continues to show improvements, particularly with his perimeter skillset. At 6'7 he was taking smaller forwards off the dribble from the perimeter, showing a quick first step for his size, and some fluidity to weave in and out of defenders. Looked comfortable finishing off one or two feet inside, with the touch to finish from a variety of angles. Still knows how to put his size and strength to use down low as he's not afraid to fight for position and score with his back to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422069"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6b58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angok has been one of the bigger frontcourt stock risers of the spring/summer, putting together some nice performances for MN Laceup. His physical attributes are enough to catch your eye, as he has a long 6'7 frame combined with mobility and explosive athleticism. In the game I watched he threw down three explosive dunks in the open floor, and was consistently beating opposing forwards with his effort sprinting rim-to-rim. Defensively he wasn't blocking as many shots as usual, but you could tell he was having an impact forcing a lot of misses around the rim. Showed some shooting touch stepping out and knocking down a three in the 2nd half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874916"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6b98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Micah has the physical tools combined with the mindset to dominate games around the rim. He's one of the most explosive forwards in Minnesota, and is going to outwork any one who matches up with him. Consistently battles for offensive boards, and is so good out of the dunker spot where he can step in and punish the rim with a dunk. Can take defenders off the dribble from the wing, and is a lob threat rolling to the basket. Really like how Micah's motor never seems to stop and he plays with an edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189452"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668d83fda6bd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramsey was producing in a variety of ways for ND Phenom over the weekend. At 6'7 he has a long wingspan and a solid frame that allows him to contribute in the paint. He was very active on the glass, battling for rebounds on both ends of the floor and boarding in bulk. Could score around the basket off of offensive rebounds or from dump off passes. Showed he's more than comfortable popping out on the perimeter and knocking down the open three. Had a productive showing matched up against a physical 6'7 forward in the game I watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->