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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2404942' first='King' last='James'] - The six-foot-seven-inch 2027 forward from Hiawatha Collegiate James is probably the best athlete in the 2027 class in Minnesota. James is an impressive 2-footed jumper at the basket and finishes above the rim often. During the high school season James is a stat stuffer, points, rebounds, blocks, and steals. Size and athletic ability allow him to gather massive defensive rebounds. James showed good defensive recognition in the half-court, was an active communicator and help side defender with his size, length and quickness. The level James can play at will greatly depend on the position he can play going forward as he can be a match-up problem for slow big's on offense. To be able to play outside of the painted area however he'll need to improve his jump shot (I like his willingness to shoot) and improve as a ball handler.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126113' first='AJ' last='Taban'] - Taban is a six-foot-six-inch forward from Totino-Grace (formerly Stillwater) and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2455790' first='Howard' last='Pulley'] EYBL in the spring and summer. Taban has made good strides as a ball handler and jump shooter to expand his game away from the basket. In June at the MBCA he looked more athletic and here he moved well for his size. He has good length that allows him to help defend at the rim and he has solid passing vision.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119645' first='Tyrel' last='Pride'] - Pride is a six-foot-one-inch 2026 guard from Tartan and MN Powerhouse. Pride is a fast, quick combo guard that has the ability to create his own shot and get into space effectively, especially utilizing the mid-range. Pride has good length as a perimeter defender and handles the ball at the point.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126465' first='Tommy' last='Schabert'] - Schabert is a 2027 six-foot-six-inch forward from Farmington that has range on his shot and solid quickness for his size. Active floor player as he gets up and down quickly and can finish above the rim on the break effectively. Schabert has good physical size and plays solid physically.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2175464' first='Kale' last='Flees'] - Flees is a six-foot-three-inch 2026 guard from Farmington and played with WOTN. The senior operated well as a secondary ball handler and showed good passing vision finding shooters in corners, and teammates in other situations. Flees displayed a solid handle with the ball, and displayed good size on the perimeter. From the perimeter Flees displayed the ability to shoot from there and I expect a solid year at Farmington from the senior guard.</p>
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<p>John Norring - Norring is a five-foot-eleven-inch 2027 guard from from New Life Academy. Norring showcased good passing vision as a creator and handled the ball solidly. Norring has the ability to shoot from the perimeter and plays the game with excellent pace and good control.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421164' first='Ryan' last='Miskowicz'] - Miskowicz is a six-foot-six-inch 2027 forward from Eagan and plays with MN Fury Sabin. Miskowicz is an active offensive rebounder and looked like a tireless worker on the floor. Miskowicz kept moving every possession offensively and defensively. Solid traditional power forward type that screens well. He stepped out on the perimeter and hit a jump shot as well that can really help him create space in the four spot.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552751' first='Michael' last='McKenzie'] - McKenzie is a 2026 six-foot-one-inch combo guard from Eagan who is an outstanding spotted up outside shooter and at the Expo made two pulled up 3-pointers that flowed very well. McKenzie showed ability to be the lead ball handler, and he didn't over shoot. He passed to teammates to give them chances.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2917321' first='Damonte' last='Duncan'] - Duncan is a six-foot-four-inch 2026 wing from St. Paul Central. Duncan showcased 3-point shooting ability, good length, and ability to handle the ball as a secondary ball handler. His size makes him able to guard up and his length with agility gives him chances to guard on the perimeter.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2438509' first='Joel' last='Sherman'] - Sherman is a six-foot guard from Cooper that showed some ability to shoot from the perimeter and play as a combo guard. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2418241' first='Joseph' last='Jacobs'] - Jacobs is a six-foot 2027 guard from Park Center. Jacobs can handle the ball a bit, and showed some outside shooting ability making a couple 3-pointers. The shot looked smooth, and displayed good motions to be a solid spot shooter.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132770' first='Carson' last='Stratmoen'] - Stratmoen is a six-foot 2027 guard from Dawson Boyd that made 40 3-pointers last season for the State A champions and his shot looked very smooth and pure at the Expo. Stratmoen seemed to operate smoothly and in the flow.</p>
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