Hard Work Region Finals Next: Outstanding Performers

Ryan Schmidt May 27, 2025 @ 08:12 AM

<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2916849' first='Mekhi' last='Abner'] - The 2029 six-foot-four-inch forward for PJ Hoops Abner didn't score a huge amount of points in any game individually as PJ Hoops really spread the scoring around with multiple players getting between 8 or 12 in each game. Abner's advanced footwork, length, and size are always what impresses me about watching him. Although at this level Abner can score and bother players because he's bigger, he shows good reaction to blocking shots and moves well on the perimeter defending in space.</p>   <p>Adonis Williams Jr. - [program_tooltip program_id='2698536' first='TVP' last='Elite'] - The 2029 six-foot-three-inch wing from South St. Paul showed promise as a ball handler and running the offense. His length and size was a clear advantage in his age group allowing him to finish over all defenders in the game I saw of him. The potential for Williams seems high with the way he moves with the ball and potential on defense could be pretty good with his length.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zn12HfJDvug </div></figure>   <p>Matthew Lesie - MN Lace Up - Lesie is a 2029 guard that scored 18 points in one game with some impressive scoring from the perimeter inside and out. Lesie is a little bigger and stronger than his opponents and makes his way to the rim well.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1926749446387232956 </div></figure>   <p>Ebbia Gabi - [program_tooltip program_id='2698536' first='TVP' last='Elite'] - 2029 guard shot the ball very well from distance in a game versus [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire']. Gabi stepped into jumpers and hit them with relative ease and looked very comfortable. Gabi showed solid ball handling skill and seems to have some growth coming.</p>   <p>Lamar McBride Jr. - PJ Hoops - The 2029 Minneapolis Camden forward showed willingness to shoot from the perimeter to go along with his bruising driving style. McBride is a lot stronger than and mature strength wise than at least 90% of the 2029 class in Minnesota. He's growing skillswise as a ball handler, he's a solid athlete, and moves well for his size.</p>   <p>Cooper Boeckenheuer - PJ Hoops - Boechenheuer is a 2029 guard from Shakopee and he came up big in the championship game Sunday for PJ Hoops versus OMGBA. Boechenheuer hit three 3-pointers in the first half on his way to scoring 11 points leading the balance scoring attack. </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382429' first='Blake' last='Schroeder'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2382428' first='Brody' last='Schroeder'] - OMGBA - The two 2029 Osseo Middle School guards play similarly to the point they look the same. Both secondary ball handling type guards who can shoot from the perimeter very well. They space the floor, run the 5-out offense, and work hard on the defensive end. Growth and maturity strength wise will go a long way for both of them.</p>

Mekhi Abner Mekhi Abner 6'6" | PF Osseo | 2029 State MN - The 2029 six-foot-four-inch forward for PJ Hoops Abner didn't score a huge amount of points in any game individually as PJ Hoops really spread the scoring around with multiple players getting between 8 or 12 in each game. Abner's advanced footwork, length, and size are always what impresses me about watching him. Although at this level Abner can score and bother players because he's bigger, he shows good reaction to blocking shots and moves well on the perimeter defending in space.