12 Sunday Studs: The Tune Up

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Shakopee, MN –</strong> The final day of Prep Hoops The Tune Up went down on Sunday, 7/6/25. Who performed well, which players had noteworthy performances, and who stood out as a stud ball player? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896876,"width":"248px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_a00b05.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_a00b05.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2896876" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896877,"width":"249px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_322ac0.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_322ac0.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2896877" style="width:249px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sunday Studs</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833341"],"_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-686beda1df0fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a killer fake crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flew by defenders as if they were standing still</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made many unselfish assists &amp; passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effortless shooter from 3, cashed in multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Double-Digit scorer, 11 first half points &amp; many more in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126468"],"_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-686beda1df15c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He ran with Shakopee OG 2027 at The Tune Up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple triples in the game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit at least three 3-pointers in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing &amp; soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a quality player with potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2821189"],"_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-686beda1df1a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice length for a 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled multiple triples in catch-n-shoot situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled back on D, swatted a shot off the backboard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another blocked shot, legit rim-protector </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking shot with a high release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a he could be a nice 3 &amp; D player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895712"],"_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-686beda1df1e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great size, cuts well, impressive finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, mobile athlete, powerful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough in PNR situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive BLOB cut-n-score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught high &amp; finished high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent at creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Oozes potential, Eagles have to be very excited about him, college coaches need to get him high on their list of players to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2424180"],"_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-686beda1df228"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Crafty &amp; creative guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not get sped up, handles pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cool on the court, impact shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly from beyond the arc </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished the game with 20 points, 4 triples, and got the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409273"],"_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-686beda1df266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with Real Phenom 16U Gillard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple transition scorers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steals in pressure D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a handful of FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full speed score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Maneuvered around the D, bendy &amp; fast player/finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off passes like a safety in football </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from 3, hit a few from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-digit scorer, 10 first half points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560499"],"_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-686beda1df2a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2455790' first='Howard' last='Pulley'] 15U EYBL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy to see why Kevin is ranked so high, he got game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3ball from the right corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes well with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy impressive footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy body control &amp; creativity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sick Euro-step when beating the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a fluid shooting motion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Double-Digit scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126458"],"_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-686beda1df300"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He ran with Shakopee OG 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'3" and could keep adding inches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; skilled, nice athlete, jumps well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above-the-rim finisher, bouncy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy ball skills, threw accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the court hard, opportunistic in transition, many fast-break points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback with 2 BIGs on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch in traffic, AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast scorer, hangtime finish over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple 2nd chance scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hits the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a big second half in the game I watched, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with 26 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2877053"],"_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-686beda1df345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He runs with D1 MN 16U Gold</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, long &amp; strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shares the ball, passed out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Communicator, you could hear Thomas talking his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High post catch, attack, AND1 finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, scored inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple triples in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped his squad beat D1 MN 15U 3SSB, good win for bragging rights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417401"],"_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-686bdbe04fa6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Karlen is up to 6'5" &amp; looks like he could keep growing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He hoops with Real Phenom 16U Gillard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length &amp; runs the court well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played the top of the zone press and halfcourt trap</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Disruptive defender, reacts quickly, takes away angles, forces TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intercepted passes, instant offense on the other end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created TO's and dropped assists in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart player, good instincts and feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full contact score in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw crisp outlet passes after defensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got on the floor for loose balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Press-steal, inside hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the glass on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with both L &amp; R hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled, went to the line 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has textbook shooting form</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-digit scorer, 15 first-half points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2385479],"_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-686beda1df3ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical &amp; skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays without fear</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective slashing &amp; scoring vs. superior athletes &amp; length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He was the best player on the court for the 26ers in the game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up-n-coming player to watch in WI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-Digit scorer, 12 first-half points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560540"],"_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-686beda1df3ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2455790' first='Howard' last='Pulley'] 15U EYBL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'0" height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buttery smooth shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed pull-up J's &amp; catch-n-shoot 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced multiple TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, fullcourt scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-digit point producer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896880,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_605396.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_605396.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2896880" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->