#PHTwinCitiesTakedown: 13U First-Team All-Tournament Team

It's time for Prep Hoops Next to recognize and acknowledge some of the most impactful players on the teams that had the most success in the 13U division at Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown. It's all-tournament time.   We'll first present the first-team, then we'll acknowledge the second and third team in one article, coming soon.   Who balled-out and helped their teams advance in the 13U division at Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown? Let's find out.   <h1 class="wp-block-heading">First Team All-Tournament Team</h1>    Things were a little too easy for the ultra-talented and ultra-skilled guard from Wisconsin. He's so smooth and so skilled and everything looks super fluid and natural for him. By my estimate, he's around the 5'10” range, so he could turn out to be a guard with some solid size with major playmaking ability and a rare offensive skillset. His defensive anticipation and playmaking on the ball was some high-level stuff as well. Elite all-around guard, that I'd imagine is a top 5 2030 prospect in Wisconsin. He'll need to continue to round out physically, but my crystal ball has him as a high-major D1 prospect.     Pierre's size and athleticism was too much for opposing 13U teams. He's tall at 6'3”-6'4”, and he has lengthy arms with a full wingspan. Nearly unstoppable to keep off of the offensive glass, as he was in ready-mode at all times as the ball was put up. He positioned himself well near the hoop to snag O-boards with his wide rebounding range and top percentile reach. An agile Big that could roam around and defend guards with his length and feet. I thought Pierre played really smart and his decision to focus on what worked for him was a main reason why H-A-L ELITE 13U was dominant in securing a championship. He wasn't set on trying to prove anything he wasn't, he just dominated the boards and finished at the hoop.     [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 2030 Gold reached the Championship game and came up as 13U runner-ups, and Carter was the main guy for them, with his versatility and ability to do it all on the court. He doesn't have elite skill with the ball, but he puts the ball in the hoop as an inside finisher and can keep defenses honest with a jumper. He did most of his damage near the hoop and as a cutter, finding openings for catch-and-score buckets. Doesn't need to dribble the air out of the ball to score. One of the top 13U players in terms of efficiency and overall impact on the game. Defensively, he's a major presence as well. Can defend the post at a high level and attacks the ball and rips down boards. Played with a grit and toughness and was all over the court, routinely coming up with the ball then making a positive play. He was dominant in the win over MN Falcons 13U.     I actually wasn't able to see Hanzel live and some BallerTV film wasn't able to be recorded, so I didn't see Hoops Habits Elite 13U play. But I did do my due diligence and decided to not leave a couple of their deserving players off of the all-tournament team. Hoop Habits went 3-1 and placed third, with their only loss to runner-up [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 2030 Gold. See below Hanzel's superb positional 6'2” wing length and offensive skill and capabilities.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJAeVfep-dZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>     Berry was one of the top athletes in the 13U division. A slashing guard/wing that attacked. Explosive and dangerous in transition with the ball in his hands. A physical guard that muscled his way to finishes off the glass with his dominant right hand. He'll need to work on his craft and develop a consistent jumper to continue to be a standout player. Because the older you get, the harder it is to dominant with shear athletic ability and muscle. The gap is continuously narrowing and those with high-level skill seem to be the guys. Berry has all the physical tools to be a legitimate prospect.     Same story here with Graham as with Hanzel, as I didn't see him live. But he has elite size and length as a 6'6” 2030 prospect. Reports are that he's a legitimate prospect. I'm hoping to see him live in the near future.

It's time for Prep Hoops Next to recognize and acknowledge some of the most impactful players on the teams that had the most success in the 13U division at Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown. It's all-tournament time.