Five Bigs who Made an Impact at the Twin Cities Takedown

The 2026 Twin Cities Takedown concluded Sunday afternoon. 13U action at Shakopee High School saw teams battling it out and players putting their skills on full display, grabbing every rebound, making every layup and locking down the paint played a pivotal role in many of the matchups on the court. Here are some of the lockdown defender, rebound snatchers and versatile bigs that made their mark over the weekend.    At 6'1 William Douglas had no problem playing in the post and defending the paint for [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Gibson. The big showed that he could go up and get rebounds with the ease while also locking down the paint on defense with a commanding presence. Douglas showed off versatility as well with a strong jump shot and the ability to pull up and shoot when the situation calls for it.     The big man in the middle for the Fury showcased all of his skills when playing in the post on Saturday afternoon. Bartels commanded the glass fighting off opponents to win board battles and grab the loose ball. With his size and willingness to play physical Bartels wins down low with ease. His size is noticeable and makes life hard for the opposition as he creates turnovers and possession opportunities for his team by locking down the paint.     Pedersen's standout ability was going up and getting rebounds. The center consistently won the battle on the glass against his opponents a number of which helped create second chance opportunities for Legacy. Pedersen has no problem grabbing the offensive board and putting it back for an easy two.     Johnson's 6'3 frame is immediately noticeable along with his length making him an ideal fit for the post. Once play starts Johnson puts his frame to use with a presence inside that allows him to pickup easy buckets in the post. His combination of quickness and physicality in the lane allows him to draw fouls from the opposition, with an ability to clean up at the charity stripe.     At 6'2 Lee's height and frame make him an ideal fit to play in the front court. Lee showcased his ability to drive the lane with ease using a combination of size and quickness to get to the rack and score. A versatile player Lee is comfortable knocking down shots from beyond the arc as well. On the glass Lee is a weapon as well, grabbing rebounds and winning down low to create offense.

The 2026 Twin Cities Takedown concluded Sunday afternoon. 13U action at Shakopee High School saw teams battling it out and players putting their skills on full display, grabbing every rebound, making every layup and locking down the paint played a pivotal role in many of the matchups on the court. Here are some of the lockdown defender, rebound snatchers and versatile bigs that made their mark over the weekend.