Hard Work Region Finals: Max’s Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the frontcourt prospects who stood out over the weekend at the Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397555"],"_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-6835ed70374a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady is one of the best passing bigs I've seen all spring. Fury ran a lot of sets having him catch in the high post or top of the key, where he was so good at zipping in passes to hit cutting teammates. Showed great timing to let the play develop before making his pass, and did a nice job of looking defenders off with his eyes to help create openings. Showed the skill to take a defensive board and push the tempo on his own, able to weave through defenders in the open floor. His play was key in Fury taking home the 15u title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2846672"],"_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-6835ed7037503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Logan has a nice set of tools to work with moving forward. Still a bit of a raw prospect, he showed flashes against E.A.T. Hoops on Friday night. He runs the floor very well at 6'7, and is constantly putting in the effort to beat opposing bigs up the floor. That mobility translated to the defensive end as well where he could hedge on screens and recover back to his man. Worker on the glass who fights for second chance scoring opportunities, and also showed confidence to hit the open three when his defender gave him too much space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2421164"],"_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-6835ed703754c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan was automatic as a finisher for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Sabin over the weekend. Whether he was running the floor, rolling to the rim, or stepping in from the dunker spot, Ryan just found ways to get the ball in dangerous areas. His strength allowed him to power through opposing forwards to finish inside, as he was able to keep his balance through some contact. Playing with a pass first point guard, he was dangerous out of the pick &amp; roll. Does the work off the ball to make things easier once it comes his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400265"],"_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-6835ed703758f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2400265' first='Jamin' last='Metzger'] is one of those players who plays even bigger than their listed height. At 6'5 he has a strong frame, and isn't afraid to play with physicality. He was dominant on the glass in the two games I watched, pulling in rebounds in bulk on both ends of the floor. He's a forward that's not afraid to do the dirty work, constantly finding a body to box out before elevating to pull in a missed shot. Finished at a high percentage in the two games I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2388499"],"_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-6835f9f937057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony continues to show flashes of what he can be down the road, and the next step is turning those flashes into consistent production. Against a tough [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] team out of Milwaukee, Anthony had some impressive moments off the dribble. Even while being defended by a shorter player, Anthony was able to break him down off the dribble to get to the rim. Had an impressive spin move into a soft finish inside. Someone who can push the break because of how well he handles it at 6'7, and has the mobility + length needed to put himself in spots to make plays as a shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392301"],"_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-6835f9f9370b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gio showed more versatility to his game than I had seen out of him before. Last spring/summer he impressed as a physical low-post presence who mixed strength with footwork to score at a high level on the block. This past weekend he showed he's more than just a back-to-the-basket player. He had some nice high-low passes, and drained a couple of jumpers in a quarterfinals matchup against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815210"],"_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-6835f9f937104"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker is another post prospect to watch on this [program_tooltip program_id='2075704' first='MN' last='Rise'] 17u team. At 6'7 and 250 pounds, Parker is a physical presence inside that not many high school bigs can compete with. He has the ability to establish low post position without the ball, making things easy when an entry pass comes his way. Good touch with the left hand to score with baby hooks over the top. Showed good footwork early on in the game against [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'], getting his man in the air before stepping in for an easy finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->