Sensational on Sunday: TC Takedown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 3 at The Stage was a good one, and it was another fun, high-energy day of hoops on the Prep Hoops Circuit. The action I watched was at the Farmers Bank Fieldhouse, where the atmosphere was buzzing and the basketball on display was eye-catching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As teams took the floor Sunday morning, there was a clear sense of urgency—every possession mattered, and players competed with purpose. From crisp ball movement and confident shot-making to gritty defensive efforts, the level of play continued to impress as the weekend rolled on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of&nbsp;<em>Sunday Morning Standouts: The Stage,</em>&nbsp;we spotlight the players who made their presence felt early on Day 3. These are the ballers who brought energy, production, and impact to start the final day off right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2099294,"width":"223px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5228646721438537","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg?w=737" alt="" class="wp-image-2099294" style="aspect-ratio:1.5228646721438537;width:223px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sensational on Sunday</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3552761,"width":"222px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1772997771-crop-796x523-1773259305.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1772997771-crop-796x523-1773259305.jpg?w=796" alt="" class="wp-image-3552761" style="width:222px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2857435"],"_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-69ef5c9de6a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A nice player for Lemke's MN Select Team, big win on Sunday morning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stood out with his jump shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good from the FT-line, nice shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swished a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another all net triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays for O-boards, loose balls, and steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2954901"],"_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-69ef5c9de6a92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long &amp; lanky player, aided Lemke's squad to blowout victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; dish, great find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled down the court, easy transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another fast break bucket, finished over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More up-tempo points, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dime in transition, push &amp; pass for points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice catch in traffic, finished on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Asher Metzig","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Concordia Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Gedeon 2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69ef5c9de6b4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped Heat to a large margin victory on Sunday morning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a sniper in the first half, hit all of his 3's early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big guards who also scored inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848933"],"_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-69ee9a7246491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-An undersized guard, but I like his all-around game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped lead the team to a perfect record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, plays hard, does not back down from bigger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops with heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the rock, transition hustle, floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands on defense, tipped &amp; deflected passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays, high effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrapper, quick to get on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Split the top of the zone defense, beautiful bounce pass to a teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-paint drive, sweet-floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344662"],"_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-69eed279c09fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker for the 4-0 NLBA team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BLOB 3-ball, smooth shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; speedy transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flew down the court, another fast break bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hoops with intensity, fiery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-ball, drilled it with a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic, takes what the D gives him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great vision, excellent dump-down pass in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to an open teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty lay-in score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good handles, breaking ankles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cat burglar, got the strip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another steal, fast break score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573795"],"_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-69eed279c0a70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A nice player with potential, helped NLBA to a 4-0 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice size, wide/strong, has some skill &amp; talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy drive &amp; score, floater over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set effective PNR screens to free up teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good high-pointing rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did good work on the inside of the zone, sealed, created space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It was easy to see Hamilton's potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='3606350' first='Elnathan' last='Sium']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Croix Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Merz 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69ef5c9de6c65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored a boatload of points, led his team in scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile/quick/fast/shifty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty finisher around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic &amp; agile slash, score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by drive finish at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score at the hoop, did this early &amp; often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The defense had a hard time keeping him in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick but smooth shooting trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elusive slash &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2469061"],"_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-69eed279c0aca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shooter for the Golden Nuggets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the team go 4-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long guard, everyone likes lanky shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good instincts for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle fastbreak score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 transition bucket, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice runner/floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great look in transition, nice pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a productive shooter from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Henry Nowatzki","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Forks Red River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Grand Forks Heat","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69efa173181d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfect from the line when I watched 4/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy middy pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing shot, soft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, scoop layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprint the floor, caught &amp; dished to a teammate for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game up his body &amp; took a charge, only guy I saw do that all weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845355"],"_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-69eed279c0b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-ATHLETE, 4-0 on the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'3"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had the highlight of the game I watched, transition hammer dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Almost dunked in traffic, hard foul instead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long wingspan, explosive to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slamming with ease in warmups, passes the eye test, muscled-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447425"],"_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-69eed279c0b76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Another scrappy baller for the 4-0 NLBA team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass like a DB in football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed the O-boards, gobbled up extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough kid, he really gets after it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfect touch-pass in transition, delivered it into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a 3-ball in the second half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-paced transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; score in uptempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaking 2-way baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2722164"],"_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-69ef5c9de6d31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped Lemke's squad to a comfortable double-digit victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality size, good in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside score as soon as I started watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, spin &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the court hard, transition bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More impressive plays around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting with a cash 3-pointer to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447427"],"_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-69eed279c0bd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the NLBA team go 4-0 this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR drive, got to the rim, crafty/sneaky finish at the iron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished around the basket with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another finish at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good vs. the zone D, caught &amp; attacked or dished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-paint score, looks to have a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will be a Stock Riser in the next Rankings update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412184"],"_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-69efa1731830c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-6 points, two triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, handles looked good, threw accurate passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his shooting range on both 3's, hit them from extended depths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid catching &amp; shooting, confident </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he did not have an open shot, Manny found the open man for clean shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards and long rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560515"],"_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-69ef5c9de6da6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Playmaker for Lemke's Select squad, large margin win on Sunday AM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish, fouled &amp; finished, hit FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the line for more freebies </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards, used his athleticism well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the line again, good at drawing fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another after contact AND1 bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, fluid catch &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive hang-time score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Matthew Peterson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Forks Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Grand Forks Heat","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69efa173183f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught, gathered, rose up &amp; hit a 3-point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Score a handful of inside buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did get work avoiding the defense on the way to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some versatility on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839997"],"_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-69eed279c0c2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A strong &amp; physical player for the 4-0 NLBA squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am always impressed with his effort and energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Embraces contact, quality athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed the 3-point shooting ability, all net in the catch &amp; shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple transition scores, fast, ran hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another up-tempo transition score, gets up &amp; down quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He set hard/firm/effective screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super physical O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart transition dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off the versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3606397"],"_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-69efa17318482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 FT's, money from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit his triples off the catch &amp; bounce, looked good doing both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed fancy footwork in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet left off-balance finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed the boards hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth interior finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile athletic drive &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3554001" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->