Prep Hoops Nationals: Max’s Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top post prospects I saw over the weekend in Indiana at the Prep Hoops National Open Championship powered by VKTRY!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Williams Itumo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078859' first='Starks' last='Elite']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687ff89dc0250"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In my first viewing of Williams, the 6'10 impressed with his play on both ends of the floor. The 6'10 center is a traditional big man who can dominate with his play around the rim, able to score with his back to the basket, out of the pick and roll, or running rim-to-rim in transition. He gets off the floor with ease for powerful dunks, and has the touch to score over the top of size. Defensively he scared opposing players away from even attempting shots around the basket, and when they did look to score over him, Itumo was likely rejecting their shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2402366"],"_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-687ff89dc0303"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Listed at 6'6, Maxwell looks and plays a bit bigger than his size. With a long and lanky frame combined with impressive footwork, Maxwell was going to work out of the block to help his team reach the 16u championship game. He has a quick spin move, has the touch to finish with either hand, and is an explosive finisher in the open floor. If he caught on the block in isolation, two points were likely going on the board. Plays a bit more physical than his frame might suggest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369939"],"_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-687ff89dc039d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden will be a long-term prospect to keep an eye on in Wisconsin's 2029 class. He already looks to be 6'6+, has some strength on his frame, moves well laterally, and can make plays above the rim. Playing up at the 15u level, Jayden impressed as a rim protector, sliding into position to get a hand on a handful of shots against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. Offensively he's comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter, made some nice cuts without the ball, and competed on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382317"],"_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-687ff89dc0425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James recently made the jump up to play with All Wisconsin's 17u team, and the 6'10 junior was still able to produce at a consistent level inside. There just aren't many defenders who can hold their ground against him on the block, as James was able to establish deep post position and simply finish over the top of them inside. It got to the point where Team Blaze Select switched to a zone defense just to try to prevent him from touching the ball inside. He played a key role in All Wisconsin's big win on Saturday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473025"],"_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-687ff89dc04a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson had a nice showing on Saturday night for [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'], taking over for a stretch in the second half. At 6'6-6'7 he has a strong frame that allows him to physcially dominate games at the 16u level. When he caught anywhere near the basket, he was able to gather his balance and power his way up through contact to score. Stayed active off the ball, making quick cuts to find gaps in the defense to catch and finish. Solid blend of size, strength, and mobility as a 2027 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2829424"],"_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-687ff89dc0519"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tevin was another 2027 I saw playing up at the 17u level over the weekend. Though he may have been giving up some height against his matchups in the paint, Tevin played with a level of tenacity that allowed him to go right into taller defenders for finish after finish inside. The 6'2 junior puts the power in power forward, as he was battling for low-post position on every possession, and had a handful of impressive and-one finishes. Just plays with a level of physicality that makes up for any size difference in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2852702"],"_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-687ff89dc0592"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli was a rebounding machine for CBE Oklahoma. The 6'4+ forward has a long frame, and is quick off the floor to high point missed shots off the rim. Eli was rising up in traffic to secure rebounds, and did a nice job of chinning the ball to avoid coughing up possession. Runs the floor like a gazelle with his long stride for transition finishes, and showed the mobility needed to defend screens out on the perimeter. Athletic forward who's going to go out and play with effort on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->