Prep Hoops 2K25: Max’s Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the wing prospects who stood out over the weekend at Prep Hoops 2K25!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798695"],"_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-687804c1e7789"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli started off hot on Saturday night against Minnesota Splash. A long and lanky 6'6+ wing, Eli was stretching the floor with his outside shooting touch. Confident shot maker who doesn't need much space to get a shot off, and showed fluid athleticism to move off the ball to find pockets of space to catch and shoot. Defensively he came up with a few blocks around the rim, while also being able to move his feet out on the perimeter with smaller wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2825707"],"_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-687804c1e77e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joseph was one of the most aggressive slashers I saw over the weekend. If he saw a gap to get to the rim, he was going to hit it hard and likely come away with two points. At 6'4 he has a long frame, a quick first step, and some explosive athleticism that allows him to glide to the rack and finish against size. Even when he wasn't able to finish, he did a nice job of drawing contact which led to easy points at the lane. Just goes out and plays hard every possession for his [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Kuhl team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2822863"],"_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-687804c1e782e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andrew caught just about everybody in the gym off guard when he elevated to throw down a dunk right over a 6'9 defender on Sunday. He's a long and wiry wing/forward who played a key role in [program_tooltip program_id='2075449' first='East' last='Metro Bounce']'s win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']. His athleticism at 6'5 allowed him to rise up for rebounds and move his feet to defend a number of spots on the floor. One of a handful of long and mobile wings/forwards at Mahtomedi.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119602"],"_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-687804c1e7875"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2075704' first='MN' last='Rise'] puts a huge starting five out, with [player_tooltip player_id='2119602' first='Cole' last='Jacobson'], now listed at 6'7, starting at the 3 for them. This causes a lot of matchup issues for opposing teams, as Cole is able to move his feet laterally with guys in that 6'3-6'5 range, but offensively is able to finis over the top of those smaller wings inside. Playing along two low-post scoring threats though, Cole is often at his best stretching the floor as a shooter. He seems to hit two or three outside shots just about every time I watch [program_tooltip program_id='2075704' first='MN' last='Rise'] play, and at 6'7 is able to get his shot off with ease against opposing wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2379883"],"_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-687804c1e78bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a matchup with [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'], Anthony had some acrobatic finishes for Elevate Skills. He was a major threat in transition as he has the speed and handle to weave in and out of defenders in the open floor. Could take a defensive board and push the break on his own, or sprint his lane without the ball to create some looks going at the rim. Has the explosiveness to hang in the air and contort his body to finish over/around a contesting defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2880161"],"_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-687804c1e78ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Micah is a knockdown shooter for [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] GVR. In a matchup with All Wisconsin I believe he connected on five shots from beyond the arc, and did so while shooting at a high percentage on the day. Has a bit of an unorthodox release point that makes it extremely difficult for defenders to contest him, and he doesn't need much space to get his shot off. Micah doesn't try to over-dribble or do too much on the ball, and instead finds ways to score within the flow of the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560852"],"_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-687804c1e7944"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Salifou is a bruiser of a wing for [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Landquist. Against Elevate Skills Salifou was pulling in defensive rebounds in bulk, and then had the skill to put it on the floor and push the break on his own. Camara could bully his way to the rim for finishes in the half-court, or scrap for offensive rebound and putback buckets. Defend him with a bigger forward and he has the first step to beat you off the dribble, but defend him with a smaller wing and Salifou is simply too strong to contain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->