Twin Cities Takedown: 14U Sunday Standouts

[player_tooltip player_id='2847647' first='Paris' last='Kyles'] Jr. has made a name for himself over the past year, already earning varsity minutes at Park Center High School. He continued his strong play on Sunday in 14U competition at the Twin Cities Takedown Tournament. Kyles uses a balanced combination of athleticism, shooting ability, and ball-handling to make an impact offensively. In a matchup against [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] (Gold), he came out aggressive, knocking down three early three-pointers that helped open up driving lanes. His first step, particularly going left, is a major asset. He finishes effectively with either hand. Kyles projects as a player who will continue to develop into a legitimate college prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='2398304' first='Blaine' last='Sorenson'] proved to be a key piece for an [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] team that performed well on Sunday. He is a knockdown three-point shooter who consistently capitalizes on open looks from beyond the arc. Blaine also excelled in initiating the half-court offense, showing poise as a ball-handler and decision-maker. He was consistently available for outlet passes, helping ignite the fast break—an area where [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] thrived. As part of a deep 2030 class at Stewartville High School, Blaine is a name to monitor moving forward.     [player_tooltip player_id='2852739' first='Gabe' last='Sanderson'] established himself as an elite three-point shooter at the Twin Cities Takedown Tournament on Sunday. Despite dealing with foul trouble in a morning matchup against [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] (Gold), he still knocked down six three-pointers and supplemented his scoring by getting into the lane for a couple of floaters. With perimeter shooting at a premium in today's high school game, Gabe has a clear path to continuing to build his reputation in high school ball.     Aiden was a reliable presence at guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] on Sunday morning. In a matchup against [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'], he knocked down timely three-pointers that helped halt momentum during a key run and allowed his team to regain control and pull away for the win. Aiden showed the ability to handle the ball and create offense for both himself and his teammates, while also holding his own defensively.     [player_tooltip player_id='3558039' first='Everett' last='Stark'] had a strong showing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] on Sunday. He's a forward with good size and versatility, capable of contributing both in the post and on the wing. His aggressiveness on the boards and when attacking the rim stood out on the offensive end. Stark displayed solid footwork with his back to the basket, showing the ability to finish through contact, and also demonstrated a reliable face-up game from the wing and top of the key, where he was able to attack off the dribble. With his ability to impact the game in multiple areas, he proved to be a valuable role player for his squad.