#PHMadnessInTheMidwest: Max’s Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top wings 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":["1560746"],"_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-68092ef804ff2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryker is such a versatile player for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. At 6'4 he has the size to defend a number of spots on the floor, he can finish with either hand, and has impressive vision to spot open teammates where not many other players could. In the 8:00am game on Saturday it took Ryker just a few minutes to rack up a pair of finishes, an assist, and a big block at the rim. He's someone who plays at his own pace, not really getting sped up by the defense, and it helps him make smart decisions on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842041"],"_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-68092ef80505b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'2 guard out of Waconia looks to be a true floor stretcher for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']-Kompelian. Got hot early in the game with a few threes, including a tough step-back off the dribble after creating a lot of space. Showed he's not just a shooter either, as he zipped in some nice passes from the perimeter to find teammates cutting to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807266"],"_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-68092ef8050a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alston is another wing I saw light it up from beyond the arc. Catch-and-shoot threat out on the perimeter, but also created a ton of space with a crossover into a pull-up jumper towards the end of the first half. Isn't the quickest wing, but uses his frame well to defend against more agile players, and did a nice job of finding a body to box-out when a shot went up. Someone who plays under control, moves well without the ball, and seems to produce every time I watch Gym Class Heroes play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842579"],"_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-68092ef8050f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colton had an impressive first half against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']'s top team on Saturday. The 6'4 wing was just finding ways to score within the flow of the offense, while hardly dribbling the ball. He was cutting hard to beat his man to the rim, running the floor in transition, and curled off screens tight to get into his jumper. At 6'4 he has good positional size, and a nice release point on his shot that makes it difficult to contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126442"],"_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-68092ef805135"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett always had some intrigue as a guy who can step out and stretch the floor at 6'6. Now, we're starting to see him take advantage of his size and compete with physicality around the paint. Especially when Fury goes with a bigger lineup, Bennett is likely going to have some size on his matchup, and over the weekend he was aggressive getting to the rim and powering up to finish through contact. Those aren't always the prettiest buckets, but Bennett was able to get those opportunities and finish them with efficiency to put points on the board for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2371701"],"_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-68092ef80517a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaiah has a nice blend of size, body control, and finishing ability that makes him tough to stop around the rim. Does a nice job of using his body to shield off defenders as he weaves his way into the lane, and from there he excels at playing off two feet. Can stop and pivot for a kick-out pass, or explode to the rim and finish through contact. Even when taking a bump he did a nice job of keeping his chin at the rim to give himself a chance to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417626"],"_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-68092ef8051be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will is a Swiss Army Knife type of guy for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']-Reyes. He excelled at cutting off the ball to create easy looks at the rim, has the combination of size and strength to defend on the wing or in the paint, and competes hard on the glass. Always seemed to be in the right spots at the right time defensively, and converted on the bulk of his chances offensively. Helped lead his team to a 4-0 record in Appleton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->