Midwest Fall League 2026 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Midwest Fall League started in Columbus on Saturday morning and in this article we'll break down six 2026 players who stood out on Saturday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559121"],"_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-66df5007efb4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gill immediately made an impact in the first game I caught on Saturday morning, impacting the game in a variety of ways. One of the taller players on the court, Gill did a nice job of getting in position to get offensive rebounds and score on putbacks. The stretch forward also has a smooth looking 3-point shot which he used to help space the floor for his team in the half-court, knocking down a couple open ones. I caught both of Gill's games on Saturday and he was one of the most productive players on the court in both contests. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559126"],"_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-66df5007efbae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peterson made the most clutch play of the morning with a 3-pointer to win the game right before the final buzzer. That's what Peterson did in both games, knock down shots off the catch. If Peterson's feet were set and his teammates hit him on time, it was usually going in for 3-points. I thought Peterson's teammates did a nice job of moving the basketball and Peterson was ready to score when he was left open from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201930"],"_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-66df5007efbf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more talented scorers in the fall league, Stoneking is coming off a big sophomore season for Chillicothe. A quick off guard, Stoneking pushes the pace quickly after defensive rebounds and steals. Turning defense into offense is a great way to get easy buckets and Stoneking scored in transition after steals a few times. With his shiftiness, Stoneking had multiple and-1 layups at the rim when he got defenders off balance. Multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1832084"],"_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-66df5007efc35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaware Hayes is once again projected to be one of the top teams in central Ohio and Griggs should be a key glue guy for their team. Making winning plays without scoring can help you get on the court and Griggs did that in the fall league action. Defensively, Griggs jumped a few passing lanes, talked to his teammates and got after loose balls. Offensively, Griggs knocked down a pick and pop 3-pointer, hit a couple floaters and had a clutch free throw with two seconds left to win the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559170"],"_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-66df5007efc77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better defenders I saw all day, Harrigan got after it on the defensive end of the court. His on ball defense bothered opposing ball handlers and he did a nice job of being in position when off the ball. Offensively, Harrigan knocked down a couple spot-up 3-pointers in the corner and ran the floor to score easy layups in transition. Really liked the hustle I saw from Harrigan on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137862"],"_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-66df5007efcb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more athletic prospects in the fall league, Sullivan had some impressive plays above the rim as an impressive leaper and strong athlete. In the post, Sullivan showed patience with the ball in his hands and threw a couple pump fakes to get the defense off balance. Defensively, Sullivan made a couple nice hustle plays with his length and size. Olentangy Liberty has a lot of size they can throw at teams for next season and Sullivan could be a breakout player in central Ohio this winter. We'll also get to see Sullivan at the Prep Hoops Expo this Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->