Standouts From Final Regular Season Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teams wrapped up the regular season last week, and these are seven of the prospects who stood out in the last two games I watched on Thursday and Friday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592856"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1cad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson spoiled Spring Lake Park's senior night with a 31 point performance in a win on Thursday night. He never seemed to waste a possession, finding ways to get his shots within the flow of the offense, and not forcing his game. Sag off and he'll make you pay by draining and outside jumper. Get up tight on him and Jackson showed the quickness to beat his man off the dribble and finish off two feet around the rim. One of the best three point shooters in the state who averaged 23.8 points per game during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560865"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1d71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spring Lake Park always seems to have a prospect burst onto the scene every year, and this season it was [player_tooltip player_id='1560865' first='Nolan' last='Myren']. The 6'3 lefty has some impressive shot creating ability, and put it on display against Centennial. He showcased a dangerous left-to-right crossover to get into his pull-up jumper, able to get a ton of separation to score from mid-range. Was also able to hesitate to freeze his defender, and then stick with his left hand to attack and finish at the rim. Defensively he has the length at 6'3, combined with quick hands to come up with steals, and was able to turn a few of those into easy transition buckets on Thursday night. He went from averaging 2.8 ppg as a sophomore to 20.1 ppg as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2109874"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1de4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'4, Jacob offers some length and versatility for Centennial. He showcased the ability to dribble into a post-up, and then play with some physicality to finish in the paint. Also had a coast-to-coast bucket early in the game, effortlessly weaving through defenders with the ball. Shortly after he drained a three from the corner to continue his hot start to the game. At 6'4 he provided an extra ball handling option for his team, and was able to get them into their offense. Also proved to be comfortable defending in the paint or out on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560850"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1e4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tristan is another long and versatile wing for this Centennial team. He can impact a game in a number of ways, even without scoring, as he can defend a number of spots on the floor, and is a reliable rebounding option in the paint. Early in the game he had an impressive block as he sprinted back in transition to make a play at the rim. Shortly after he showcased some shooting touch with a three from the top of the key. Finished with 9 points in the win, and averaged 15 ppg on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560499"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1eb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a slow first half for Tartan, KJ came alive in the second half to help his team pull ahead, and wrap up their regular season with a 25-0 record. The freshman guard forced an over-and-back call with his ball pressure defensively, converted on a couple of transition lay-ups, and showcased his shooting touch from beyond the arc. Already playing with the poise of an upperclassman, which isn't surprising considering he's been playing varsity basketball since he was just a 7th grader. Averaged 17.4 ppg this season for one of the top teams in Class AAAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126446"],"_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-67c5a7d0d1f49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mustafa continues to be more consistent with his shot selection, and in turn has been more consistent with his production. You can tell he's becoming more aggressive around the basket, trying to power his way through defenders to score at the rim with his 6'10 frame. Still has to continue adding strength to his frame to allow him to compete with bigger defenders, but that mindset to attack the basket will benefit him in the coming years. Also showcased some of his impressive fluidity on the perimeter, knocking down a tough mid-range jumper with a hand in his face.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-67c5a7d0d1fde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmanuel is another freshman that got going in the second half to help lead Tartan to a win on Friday night. He's a long and athletic wing who thrives out in the open floor. Emmanuel found ways to get to the rim in the second half, including off the drive, from an offensive rebound, and from sprinting the floor in transition, and from there showed he can finish with either hand inside. As just a freshman he's already been a key contributor for one of the top teams in Class AAAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->