Tip Off Classic: Stock Raisers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1572691' first='Jaleel' last='Donley'] of Benilde-St. Margaret's (6'2 Guard, 2025).&nbsp; This was one of the better games I have seen Jaleel play.&nbsp; Everybody knows his explosion with the dribble and leap, and when he uses those gifts to lift into a good jumper, lift into a rim finish, or explode to a spot and create, Jaleel is very tough to deal with.&nbsp; Against Shakopee he was exactly that and his team followed him to a blowout win.&nbsp; Donley had 27 points and if keeps playing like that, BSM is a real title contender.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caleb Francois of Minnetonka (6'2 SG, 2026).&nbsp; This junior has made quite the name for himself so far this season. He had 15 points in the opener and then knocked out three threes scoring 23 in a win over East Ridge.&nbsp; Francois has a strong frame and he used the dribble very well to find space to score. Touch looked good as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2614702' first='Emmanuel' last='Jentzen'] of Park Center (6'6 Forward, 2025).&nbsp; Emmanuel had a big second half knocking out three threes and showing that explosive finishing ability.&nbsp; Not his best game but you can see a touch, you can see the mobility, and you can see the potential.&nbsp; He had 15 in the loss to DeLaSalle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560744' first='Evan' last='Miller'] of DeLaSalle (6'4 Forward, 2026).&nbsp; Miller has looked remarkably improved this fall and we saw that tonight.&nbsp; His confidence in all areas looks up including his decision making with the ball, his battle on defense, and his ability to confidently take and make a shot.&nbsp; He scored 13 for the winning team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1550877' first='Jayden' last='Moore'] of Hopkins (6'0 PG, 2026). A stock raiser?&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Most of the national rankings have dropped him some and I think it's time to turn that back around. &nbsp; I love the way he runs this team in transition, and how he paces Hopkins in the halfcourt.&nbsp; His speed is incredible and his delivery of the pass is outstanding.&nbsp; I could care less what he scores these days, the way he has this team running right now is outstanding.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mu Muhammad of Breck (5'9 PG, Junior).&nbsp; I really like the way Mu plays.&nbsp; His steadiness, patience in decision making, precise delivery, and toughness with the attack make him a guy I think highly of.&nbsp; He had 13 points in the victory and his ball pressure is solid.&nbsp; Surely one of the better lead guards in his class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1574225' first='Miles' last='Newton'] of Breck (6'5 Forward, 2025).&nbsp; Miles is surely one of the best unsigned players in this state right now.&nbsp; His three point touch has really continued to develop, he's as strong as anybody on the wing, and he's got some explosive pop to his game as well.&nbsp; Newton scored 36 against SRR and he had four threes in that total.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2420169' first='Ahmed' last='Nur'] of Hopkins (6'9 Big, 2027).&nbsp; Ahmed again, this is a player with high potential.&nbsp; He had a couple lane finishes, a couple jumpers made, blocked two shots, and had a ten point game.&nbsp; He gives the Royals a legit frontcourt option even if he is young and raw.&nbsp; Big future potential.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2103394' first='Dorian' last='Pruitt'] of DeLaSalle (6'4 Forward, 2025).&nbsp; Pruitt had 20 slashing to the rim and using his length to finish.&nbsp; He was at his best with a two dribble face-up attack and using that length to get over the help but he also faced up to hit a couple jumpers and played so well in transition.&nbsp; A very good and active forward for the Islanders who continues to grow as a player.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->