MN Freshman Showcase: Max’s Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the most productive players I saw yesterday at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2560458],"_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-66df8c5643114"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It took Emmanuel a bit to get going, but in the second half he was just about unstoppable. At 6'3, he has a long and athletic build that most wings just can't match at this stage. The Tartan prospect was utilizing a spin move to get to the rim, while also knocking down consecutive step-back jumpers from three. He has the ability to mix in those flashy buckets, while also scrapping inside for rebounds and put-back chances. He played in 3 varsity games last season for Tartan, and we could see him step into a bigger role now as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392326"],"_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-66df8c56431aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With so many players in attendance, I didn't get to see Max in 5v5 play, but he left a big enough impression in 3v3 action to get on this list. One thing that really stands out is how vocal Max is. A lot of guys coming into high school don't talk enough on the floor, and that becomes glaringly obvious in a camp setting surrounded by new faces. Max didn't shy away though, as he was calling things out on defense, and getting hyped up when his teammates made plays. At 6'1 Max combines a solid frame with impressive change of speed and a smooth jumper. Got to the spots he wanted to off the dribble and was producing in efficient fashion.</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='2560534' first='Tre' last='Moore']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hopkins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-66df8c5643286"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tre may have set a showcase record for most assists in a single game. In a setting where a lot of players seem to forget how to make a pass, Tre was constantly setting his teammates up in positions to score. He's so quick getting into the paint, and from there he can see the floor and kick it out to his shooters after the defense collapses. I also liked how he would take a defensive rebound and immediately pick his head up, able to pass the ball ahead for a few more assists. As the game went along, his scoring started to pick up as well, as he has a quick burst to get to the rim and the explosive pop to go and finish at the basket. Really impressed in my first time seeing him play in a setting where he was the primary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429908"],"_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-66df8c56432ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second East Ridge player on this list, Ben shot the lights out in the game I watched. He's listed at 5'9, but has long arms that seem to suggest he could grow a bit more. At this stage, he has a quick crossover to create separation, and a near automatic jumper that was connecting from three and mid-range. Plays with great pace and changes his direction quickly to create separation off of limited dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895712"],"_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-66df8c5643347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniel's combination of size, strength, and explosiveness at 6'4 allowed him to get to the rim just about any time he wanted to. Showed some wiggle off the dribble to beat his man from the wing, but earned the bulk of his opportunities by running the floor hard and making smart cuts off the ball. Has very long arms that allow him to dunk the ball just about any time he gets a step or two to explode off the floor. One of the more "varsity ready" players in the class heading into his freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2416035"],"_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-66df8c564339d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ben went on about a 15 minute run where I don't think he missed a shot. The Maple Grove guard was picking his chances to attack, and when he got to his spots he simply wasn't missing. He has a smooth shooting motion from three, and was driving under control when looking to attack the basket. Does a nice job of playing off two feet which allowed him to pass out of trouble when needed, while also being able to go up balanced to finish. Showed he can handle the ball under pressure, or act as a wing scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544137"],"_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-66df8c56433f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Acaurii may have been the best on-ball defender I saw at the event. His combination of height, long arms, agility, and quick hands allowed him to cut off opposing guards constantly, while poking the ball free to pick up steals. He sits deep in a stance and has the motor to slide his feet and avoid using his hands to cut off the ball. Offensively he changes directions quickly at 6'2, and has an explosive burst to get to the rim and finish. Plays fast but under control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->