Middle School Camp — Minnesota: 2029 Standouts

The Prep Hoops Next Middle School Camp — Minnesota at Mounds View High School was a solid event with a great turnout of participants.   The participants consisted of classes 2029-2031 competing against each other in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 scenarios. There was some great individual play and prospects that really stood out on the court. We'll look into the 13 2029 prosects that stood out in a big way and that really separated themselves as prospects.   As I explain with some of these 2029 prospects, I wasn't able to see them enough to fully evaluate their games and profiles, but I wanted to give them a mention by hearing feedback from our other Prep Hoops Next scout from Minnesota that also covered the event.   Also, some 2029 prospects will be missed in this post, but they will be given a mention in later articles.    Dayee was my top prospect from the event. His 6'5” size was a little too much for his opponents to deal with. Dominant was a word you could use to describe how he played at the event. He moved well and could put the ball on the floor from the perimeter and easily get to the hoop for finishes. If he missed at the first chance at the hoop, he cleaned the boards with offensive putbacks. More to be seen from Justus on my part, but he's most likely one of the top 2029 prospects in the state of Minnesota.     Edwards was my favorite guard from the event. He was a two-way competitor that hounded the ball-handler on defense and showed an elite handle on the ball on the offensive side. Edwards could get to the hoop easily and showed creative ways to maneuver himself when he got to the hoop for buckets. He was teamed-up with Dayee and they ran teams out of the gym in the 5-on-5. It was a great point guard and size from the forward spot duo. Edwards will be with a top program in [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] this offseason.      Kolden was a workhorse that played a non-flashy game that is built on results more than anything else. I didn't see any wasted movement in his game. He wasn't overdribbling the ball like some tend to do. His size set him apart, as well as his strong rebounding and finishing ability at the rim. Snagged rebounds with authority and I don't recall him missing many attempts at the hoop. Highly efficient prospect.     Brody's positional length and skill automatically make him a top prospect. A 6'4” wing that I recall being a smooth-skilled prospect that could shoot the ball with range. I see some good upside with Pesta.     Hodges' athletic ability and movement stood out to me. He was easily one of the top prospects in terms of raw athletic ability. A very sudden and quick athlete which translates beautifully on the basketball court.     Camara had the best height and build combination. A true Big that controlled the paint with a big and thick frame. His size was a mismatch and he was a high-level rebounder. He could be a force going into high school if he reaches an elite height.     Taiwo's motor, strong build, physicality, and jumping ability stood out. He has great playing strength and outmuscled his opponents for the ball at the rim. He earned a lot of his opportunities by crashing the boards for putbacks.     It's impossible to see and recall all of the action from the camp, but Sunde has solid length for a 2029 guard. The guard out of Fargo, I remember being super skilled and a knockdown shooter with range. I think if he continues to grow taller and develop his skills, he'll be one to watch in the state of North Dakota.     I don't recall a ton of Ejmadu because I wasn't on his court enough, but our other scout in the gym really liked him as a top performer and gave me some information. I do recall Tchidi having solid size as a guard/wing and I did see him playing fast and aggressive downhill. He was explosive and gained ground in transition and showed good jumping ability that he took at contact at the rim. A physical and athletic kid.     Martin showed to be a catch-and-shoot weapon as a shooting guard. I saw a lot of high IQ basketball from Martin, just from judging by the way he played the game the right way and his approach. Took good shots and seemed like a team guy and winning player. A prospect that college coaches will love, with his play style and ability to shoot the ball.     Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see a ton of Williams, but our other scout immediately tabbed him as a top prospect and standout to look out for from the get-go. By the information given to me, he'll be with [program_tooltip program_id='2455790' first='Howard' last='Pulley'], so you know he's a top prospect in Minnesota.     Orlando absolutely brought it at the camp. I thought he played with the most toughness, energy, and effort. He was crazy active on both ends and willed his way as a playmaker in all sorts. Good size as a 6'1” wing/forward that had solid skills and defended and took it at opponents off the dribble on the offensive side. He earned his price of admission by his performance and effort at the camp.     I happened to see Mario early in the event, and he stood out as a good athlete with a great handle and great first-step off the drive. Got to the rim fairly easily and could pull up before touching the paint and hit jumpers as well.

The Prep Hoops Next Middle School Camp — Minnesota at Mounds View High School was a solid event with a great turnout of participants.