Forwards, Wings, BIGs, and More 14U NHR State 2025

<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2853260' first='Beckham' last='Nelson'] - Hoop Habits - Nelson is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 guard from Minnetonka where he played JV as an 8th grader and really looks like he could play good minutes as a freshman on Varsity. In the 2nd half he had a stretch where he scored six straight points on 3 lay-ups attacking the rim hard and finishing through a lot of contact. Nelson was confident with the ball, skilled in ways above his age level, and has good vision passing and operating with the ball along the perimeter.</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/watch?v=9DtThlnmPKI&ab_channel=StreetHistoryVideos </div></figure>   <p>Lamar McBride Jr. - PJ Hoops - The Minneapolis Camden 2029 forward is such a force going to the basket like a running back bursting through the defense. McBride is strong and powerful, and moves well on his feet for his size. Quick second jump when rebounding misses inside, and gets up quickly on the offensive glass. McBride showed the willingness to shoot from the perimeter and once he becomes more and more efficient from there his game will become a lot more difficult to guard.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2848166' first='Asher' last='Stewart'] - MN Fury Wanzak - Stewart is a six-foot-one-inch 2029 forward from Farmington that in a well balanced Fury win over [program_tooltip program_id='2123709' first='MN' last='Rush'] Stewart scored 15 points including hitting a 3-pointer. Stewart moves well as he's a solid athlete and could be a match-up problem as he matures at the wing/forward position.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2782368' first='Wesley' last='Guanzini'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] Frederickson - The 2029 Centennial guard shoots the ball well from the perimeter for Crossfire. In a game versus Dane County United Guanzini hit three 3-pointers, one from each corner and another from the wing. Guanzini found teammates with passes over the top of the defense a couple times as well. </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2394101' first='Landon' last='Taatjes'] - SW MN Stars - The six-foot-three-inch 2029 center from Central Minnesota Christian who played some varsity as an 8th grader was super productive inside and around the basket versus PJ Hoops. Taatjes showed good finishing ability over outstretched arms, and he stayed very active around the block moving from side to side.</p>   <p>Marcus Lessor - Minneapolis Central - Lessor is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 forward. He ran the floor, and was a force at times inside for Mpls Central versus South Metro Wave. Lessor showed a willingness to shoot from the perimeter and his length bothered players inside.</p>   <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/DKUxXprxk9U/ </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524076' first='Caden' last='Brent'] - SW MN Stars - Brent is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 wing from Dawson-Boyd. Brent is active and aggressive offensively and defensively. Has a solid handle in the open floor and his quickness and speed lead to good things for him. Inside the paint he actively defended opponents.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2420006' first='Levi' last='Hirji-Walji'] - MN Falcons - Hirji-Walji is a six-foot 2029 forward from Champlin Park who was very active for the Falcons in the championship game. He made close to the basket scores that were timely, worked the boards, and didn't make mistakes with the ball.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2843078' first='Joey' last='Wright'] - Hoop Habits - Wright is a six-foot-one-inch 2029 wing from Mahtomedi. Wright has the ability in the open floor to handle the ball, and solid enough passing vision and ability. Secondary ball handler level player right now, and a wing, could develop into a 2-guard with his handle and outside shooting ability.</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/watch?v=oXQSC8XQp6c&ab_channel=StreetHistoryVideos </div></figure>

Beckham Nelson Beckham Nelson 5'11" | PG Minnetonka | 2029 State MN - Hoop Habits - Nelson is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 guard from Minnetonka where he played JV as an 8th grader and really looks like he could play good minutes as a freshman on Varsity. In the 2nd half he had a stretch where he scored six straight points on 3 lay-ups attacking the rim hard and finishing through a lot of contact. Nelson was confident with the ball, skilled in ways above his age level, and has good vision passing and operating with the ball along the perimeter.