Twin Cities Senior Expo: Post Standouts

Seven of the big wings/forwards who stood out last night at the Twin Cities Senior Expo!    Oliver is still pretty raw, but is a prospect who seems to improve each time I see him play. Oliver went from playing JV as a junior at Edina, showing flashes with his [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] team over the 17u season, and then emerging into a 9.1 ppg scorer at Breck as a senior. That included a 20 point outing against Minnehaha Academy. Oliver can get up and down the floor well at 6'10, is quick off the floor for dunks, and is at his best operating with his back to the basket where his touch and footwork make him a threat to score in isolation. Oliver worked hard running the floor in what were often fast paced games last night.     Omot was one of the most impressive athletes at the event last night. He's an explosive leaper off two feet and has a motor that never seems to stop. Omot made an impact as a help-side rim protector and transition finisher for the Yellow Team. He may not be a guy who can go out and put up big scoring numbers on a consistent basis, but he's going to fight for rebounds, can defend a number of spots, and constantly sprints the floor for transition opportunities. Had one of the highlights of the day when he threw down a two handed alley-oop off the backboard.     Isaan showcased his impressive agility at 6'6 last night. He simply moves with a quickness that you don't often see in guys his size. That allowed him to take defensive rebounds and immediately push the ball up the floor as he's able to weave in and out of defenders with ease. Showed touch around the basket and made an impact hunting down offensive rebounds for second chance points. Had games of 30 points against Kennedy and 28 against Columbia Heights as a senior.     Chris had some impressive moments in the opening game of the day. The 6'4 forward was able to take defensive rebounds and handle it on his own to try to get his team out in transition. In the half-court he was active off the ball, scoring with a hard cut off a give-and-go. Smooth shooting stroke allowed him to hit a pair of threes (one from way beyond the arc), and a nice pull-up jumper from mid-range. Versatile big-wing/forward out of Humboldt.     Davion is a 6'3 forward who can really stretch the floor from three. The Brooklyn Center prospect showcased a ton of confidence in his high arching shot, catching fire for a period during the second game of the day. His long arms and strong frame help him compete against taller players in the paint.     Anthony was such a consistent piece for Hopkins as a senior, and doesn't need to get on the ball much to be effective. He's a high energy rebounder, excels at stepping in from the dunker spot for dump-off or lob passes, and is able to use his length to disrupt shots around the basket. He showed flashes of his ability to handle the ball and make plays on the perimeter, but is at his best using his size and explosiveness as a worker around the basket.     At 6'4 Jacob has the size and versatility to play a number of spots on the floor. He's fresh off of a dominant senior season at Twin Cities Academy where he put up 28.4 points per game including three games of 40+ points. At 6'4 he can create his own shots and has a smooth pull-up jumper. When his jumper isn't falling though, he has no problem grinding out tough finishes around the basket. Combination of length and body control allows him to play through contact and finish over the top of size.

Seven of the big wings/forwards who stood out last night at the Twin Cities Senior Expo!