MN The Expo: Jack’s Best of the Best

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven prospects who impressed me the most from The Expo at Jefferson on Sunday! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560744"],"_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-66f199e70e7b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evan was putting on a show on Sunday, as I have never seen him play in an expanded role like he did at The Expo. He is an explosive athlete, making plays above the rim. He was throwing down powerful dunks both in the half court and in the open floor. His perimeter shooting also stuck out to me, drilling tough looks off the dribble from well beyond the three-point line. Miller can play with his back to the basket when matched up with a smaller defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574214"],"_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-66f199e70e82f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Temi was dominant inside on Sunday, using his strength and athleticism to get whatever he wanted at the rim. He was nearly impossible to stop from attacking the paint, out-muscling any defender put in front of him. All of his takes to the basket were under control, playing off of two feet and getting opponents in the air with pump fakes. The 2025 forward has really improved as a perimeter shooting threat as well, finding success playing off the catch and occasionally off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574216"],"_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-66f199e70e884"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was fun to watch Azayah work in an expanded role after seeing him play off the ball a lot this past spring and summer. He is super quick and shifty, easily being able to work around any defender in front of him. He converted on some acrobatic finishes at the rim, being able to hang in the air and contort his body. The 2025 guard is also a sniper from deep, hitting really difficult shots off the dribble. Washington is likely to have another 30 point per game level season in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574223"],"_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-66f199e70e8cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">CJ looked like a man amongst boys at times on Sunday, pretty much getting whatever he wanted. He was taller than most of the guards there, being able to use that size to get inside for tough contested finishes. When he was matched up with a player bigger than him, they could not keep up with CJ's speed and ball handling. He can score the ball from anywhere on the floor, making the toughest makes look easy. Armstrong is one of my favorite players to watch in his class and he is about to have another huge scoring season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874863"],"_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-66f199e70e91f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everytime I see Izayah play, I see his athleticism take another step forward. He was dunking everything on Sunday, making a highlight reel play everytime he was in the open floor. He was also going to work in isolation, getting downhill to finish through contact or to create separation for a shot from the perimeter. Cook is a really unique prospect, with an intriguing blend of athleticism, shooting, and ball handling abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560824"],"_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-66f199e70e96c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeAngelo stands out with his perimeter scoring abilities on the offensive end, but he impressed in other ways on Sunday. He looks like he is starting to take that next step as an athlete, now making plays above the rim. He still looked good creating with the ball in his hands, connecting on tough looks in the mid-range, but also using the dribble to get downhill. Dungey was attacking the basket hard while maintaining control for easy finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617786"],"_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-66f199e70e9b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm really excited to see Nigel in his senior season at Park Center, as he has shown a ton of improvement since the spring. He is now one of the most explosive athletes in the state, taking off for some really impressive dunks on Sunday. He can fly to the rim for acrobatic layups, never hesitating to attack a defender and absorb contact. He can also shoot it from the perimeter off the catch or off the dribble. Caldwell is going to fit in perfectly to a Park Center scheme that loves to play fast and apply pressure at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->