#PHMadnessInTheMidwest: Max’s 16u Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top 16u post prospects I saw over the weekend in Appleton at Prep Hoops Madness In The Midwest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382317"],"_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-68064356920b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2382317' first='James' last='Brady'] made a nice addition for All Wisconsin, as his rim protecting ability helped lead his team to a big win on Friday night. At 6'9-6'10 he's a big body in the paint who does a great job of walling up around the basket. He's not going to sky off the floor to swat shots, but his ability to just get a piece of the ball or force a wild shot prevented just about any points in the paint when he was in the game. Offensively he's a talented passer out of the post, has soft touch around the rim, and keeps the ball high where smaller players can't swipe it away. Does a nice job of moving the defense with pass/shot-fakes before locating an open teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417301"],"_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-6806435692141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hunter showed flashes of potential running with [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']-Goring. The 6'9 sophomore has some skill on the block, able to turn over either shoulder to finish. Hunter has soft touch with either hand, and at 6'9 has the length to finish over other bigs in the paint. He showcased the mobility to run the floor with ease, move his feet out on the perimeter defensively, and slide to contest shots around the rim. Flashed the ability to step outside and knock down the open jumper. Did struggle at times to finish through contact, but as he continues to add strength to his frame, he could become a force in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2508649"],"_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-68064356921a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though still a raw prospect at this stage, Jayden has the physical tools you just can't teach. Listed at 6'11, he's impressively agile at his size. His first bucket of the game saw him catch at the top of the key, and take off for a straight line drive down the lane. I was impressed by the mobility and coordination he showed to attack the space and finish on the move. Showed he can get off the floor quickly as he threw down a two handed dunk followed up shortly after by a big swat defensively. Had a couple of nice passes out of the post, utilizing his long frame to zip it in over the top of his defender. Would like to see him get a bit more aggressive offensively, as he did spend a lot of time floating out on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140935"],"_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-68064356921ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2140935' first='Jeremiah' last='Morrow'] has the chance to develop into a nice stretch-four type of player. At 6'7 he moves well, has a long and lanky frame, and showcased a smooth jumper against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. He was giving his matchup issues with his ability to step out on the perimeter to poise a shooting threat, while also being able to knock down the mid-range jumper off the dribble. Gets up and down the floor with ease, and can defend a variety of spots with his long and mobile frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126126"],"_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-680643569225a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ray was giving opposing bigs problems all weekend long. Even when teams had a guy who could match his 6'8 height, Ray was simply too strong for them to contain. Brau could bully his way to the rim from the block, was a force on the offensive glass, and showed the mobility to slip to the hoop and score on the move. He got up for a couple of dunks showing good quickness getting off the floor while also blocking a handful of shots in the two games I watched. Ray does a nice job of recognizing when a double-team is coming, and had some nice passes out of the block to find an open teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052332"],"_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-68064356922ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trey compliments Ray nicely in this [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] frontcourt. With Ray competing with physicality in the paint, Trey was more of a floor stretching threat. He doesn't force his game offensively, but when left in space he was making defenders pay by knocking down the three at a high percentage in the two games I watched. Trey keeps the ball moving, sets hard screens, and defensively always seems to be in the right spots at the right time. He isn't going to make many highlight reel plays, but will put himself in spots to take charges, walls up to protect the rim, and moves his feet well to defend screens out on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473025"],"_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-6806435692319"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson combined with [player_tooltip player_id='2508649' first='Jayden' last='Suehs'] for some nice high-low actions with [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']. He has a strong frame at 6'6, and does a nice job creating a seal on his defender, providing easy angles for entry passes. When playing alongside his 6'11 teammate, Jackson will often have size on his matchup, and he takes full advantage of it. He was powering his way up for finishes inside on Saturday morning, helping lead his team to a win over Chapman Academy South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->