Friday Night Lights #PHHardWorkRegionFinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maple Grove, MN -</strong> Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals tipped off on Friday night and we were in the gym watching the action unfold under the bright lights at Maple Grove Middle School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">The 15U Division was the focus on Friday night. Who looked good?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for Player Notes on 15U...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2869034,"width":"274px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/image_bfe8ee.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/image_bfe8ee.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2869034" style="width:274px;height:auto"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"275px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:275px;height:auto"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday Night Lights</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276696' first='Brooks' last='Crockett'] (20208) |6'0 G| WCU </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong well-put-together guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got after O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked the hoop, foul, hit both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a nice short J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a shooters touch roll </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3, shooters pocket in the corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryson Minta (2028) |5'10 F| 15U Real Phenom RG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice size, physical, strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed through contested paint, finished over the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple inside scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem scoring in a congested paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made multiple trips to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot, nice athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another rejection, great timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VB swat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem scoring at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2833380' first='Dereon' last='Barnes'] (2028) |6'1 G| Westside Waves 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard and got after the O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked and got to the line multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet slash-n-score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tight handle, double moves to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough finish after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete, fast, good feet, wirey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finger-roll bucket over the top of the rim, fouled, hit FT for 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive change of speeds &amp; direction</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep slash, kickout dime for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch, shooters touch roll for a contested score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles on-ball pressure with ease, no problem going either way L/R</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard on D, used his length to challenge shots &amp; passing lanes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eston Bethel (2028) |5'7 G| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Otter is a slick slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved that he can finish with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic &amp; mobile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple transition scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Protects the ball well when going through traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip pass, quick-hand steal, moves feet quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another steal, he is a pest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line, aggressive when opportunity presented itself </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573801' first='Gage' last='Triepke'] (2028) |6'1 G| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long guard for '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, full of confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runner/floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards on 1 possession, 2nd jump is fast/quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a kickout 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2859904' first='Isaiah' last='Farrell'] (2028) |5'10 G| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete, shares the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fastbreak score to start the scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw a sweet lob dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple, feathery-soft 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not rush his shot, calm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed shots on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2794406' first='Jah'Marion' last='Samuels'] (2028) |5'8 G| 15U Real Phenom RG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive &amp; confident</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money shooter, nothing but net from the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple in transition, silky smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft follow-through on his J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled for boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass like a FS in football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played fast, pushed the pace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412820' first='MJ' last='Zimmerman'] (2028) |6'5 SF| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long but he is soft touch shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut &amp; scored multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevates nicely over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3 in the 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runner J from 8 feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 1-handed J for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-handed WHAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-Handed SLAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop score in uptempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky on D, tough on top of the zone press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838876' first='Mozes' last='Garrett'] (2028) |5'10 G| Westside Waves 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slasher, great at eluding defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he changed gears to keep the D off-balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple finger-roll buckets at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Produced in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a pull-up 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled, played hard, pesky D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards in traffic &amp; amongst the trees</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Applied ball pressure &amp; forced TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A bowling ball of a player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed &amp; drew help, dropped a dime or kicked to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set up teammates for multiple threes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about drawing help-side D &amp; sharing the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows when to shoot &amp; when to move it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a catch &amp; shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, well-put-together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled &amp; crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed the pace, high quality performance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2360699' first='Reace' last='Boll'] (2028) |6'4| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crushed on the O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive balance when finishing in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish passer in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked his tail off for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Putback buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, kiss of window, AND1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another assist in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack, spin, score from point blank</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, drop-step, score, AND1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contact, no problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Romeo Kromah (2028) |6'1 G| WCU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside catch &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-GREAT cutter, finished in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Press D, steal, score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, kickout assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scoop-n-score bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pressure D steal &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Star athlete &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2801174,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2801174"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->