#PHMidwestShowdown: Max’s Day Two Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top performers from Saturday's games at the Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524777"],"_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-67f26f34f30ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time seeing Lanadreon play, and I came away impressed. You immediately notice the physical tools that he has to work with, as he's listed at 6'7, has some muscle on him, and has some agility at his size. He excelled at catching out of the high post, facing up, and then getting to the rim off one or two dribbles. He's a tenacious rebounder who can high point the ball off the rim, and has a quick second bounce to go right back up after an offensive rebound. Someone who could average a double-double this spring for [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold'] 16u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isaiah Williams","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sauk Rapids-Rice","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f26f34f319d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaiah was one of the best passers I saw all day. Running with [program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN'] 16u, the 6'2 guard could simply find openings that no one else on the floor could, and was accurately zipping passes through tight gaps to open up easy looks for his teammates. On the ball he plays with good change of speed, able to just lull his defender to sleep before blowing by with a burst of quickness. Defensviely he played a key role for a Powerhouse team that was looking to pressure the ball every inch of the floor, and they were constantly forcing turnovers leading to transition buckets. All around strong performance from Isaiah in a big win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Arthur Kennedy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oshkosh West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f26f34f3260"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arthur was all over the place making plays for [program_tooltip program_id='2347629' first='Wisconsin' last='PHD'] on Saturday morning. Even in the 8am time slot, he came ready to play full of energy. The 6'3 guard was tough to stop in transition, as he was weaving through defenders with ease to get to the rim, and once there he showed impressive body control to extend and finish away from his body to avoid shot blockers. He showed he can make you pay for giving him too much space from three, but was at his best getting into the lane, and making plays off of two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2761979"],"_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-67f26f34f32cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like his last name may suggest, Dailend can fly by you with the ball in his hands. The 6'1 sophomore has such a quick first step, and was aggressive getting to the rim on Saturday morning for Chapman Academy North. In a game that was close the whole second half, Jett wasn't afraid to have the ball in his hands, and was constantly looking to create. Defensively he has good lateral quickness, and was able to pressure the ball hard and force some mistakes out of opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kaiden Elphage","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Paul Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f26f34f338e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though he was the smallest player on the floor, Kaiden was one of the best defenders I've seen all weekend. He's an absolute pest on the ball, and never seems to run out of energy. Kaiden could go out and pressure the ball for 94 feet, while also having great instincts off the ball to jump lazy passes for steals. Had a sequence where he picked u full court, stole the ball for a lay-up, and on the very next possession he jumped a pass and went coast-to-coast for another lay-up. Plays with the defensive toughness and energy you'd expect out of a Johnson/Powerhouse guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140982"],"_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-67f26f34f33f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Torrence is a player I think could start to breakout a bit this spring/summer. He has a nice frame at 6'2, and is able to handle the ball or play out on the wing for his team. He showcased impressive vision both in the half-court and transition, able to pick up a number of assists in the game I saw. When he gets into the lane he has the composure to play off two feet and create with his footwork. Torrence has the athleticism to finish right at the rim, but also has the touch to pull-up for a mid-range jumper when the space is there. He helped lead his team to a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold'] in the game I watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2391900"],"_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-67f26f34f345c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Markell is another player making this list because of his defense. He's a gritty guard who's going to sit deep in a stance, and not make anything easy for opposing point guards. In the game I watched he was constantly picking up full-court, forcing his man to turn multiple times when bringing the ball up, and when that happened it wasn't rare for him to make a mistake and lose the ball. Markell seems to know exactly when to reach in to poke the ball free, and was able to come up with multiple steals leading to easy transition buckets. His defense was key in the win for Bradley Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->