NHR State Tournament: Jack’s Opening Night Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the seven prospects that shined on Friday night of the NHR State Tournament in Shakopee! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140688"],"_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-6a1a65597a0ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rylan was making things happen for MN Heat GVR's offense in an opening round win. The 6'0” guard is so quick with the ball in his hands and was able to make very difficult drives and finishes to the basket look easy. He is a great finisher at full speed with either hand and was tough to stay in front of. With his attacking, he was amazing in the pick &amp; roll as well, hitting teammates with perfect one-hand bounce passes for open layups. Happel is also a major threat from deep, as he was connecting on three-point looks off the dribble and off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560499"],"_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-6a1a65597a143"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">KJ is running with Powerhouse 16U this weekend and it was very apparent that his game is on another level. He was causing major disruption on the defensive end, using his length and quickness to get in passing lanes and pressure opposing ball handlers. Offensively, he was getting everyone involved, racking up a number of assists. Wilson hit on four three-pointers, coming off both the catch or shooting off the dribble. Wilson and Powerhouse are looking like heavy favorites to win the 16U Division 2 title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833341"],"_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-6a1a65597a168"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony showed off his full skillset in a blowout opening round victory. He's known as a lights out shooter and connected on three triples, some coming with a hand in his face. He was another player on opening night who's feel just looked on a different level, as he was great at generating turnovers, intercepting passes and coming away with loose balls. He cashed these in with a handful of open fast break layups. Armstrong is also a great ball handler and facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560770"],"_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-6a1a65597a189"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chase, an unsigned senior guard, put on a scoring clinic last night, almost carrying his team to an upset win. He started the game hot and never cooled down, hunting for his shot every time he touched the ball. He was pulling up and hitting from well beyond the three-point line. He also showed great touch around the basket with some tough floaters coming off the run. Sheldon showed off his athleticism with a one-hand slam in the open floor as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140604"],"_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-6a1a65597a1c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eddie is a perfect supporting piece for any roster with his strength and ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. On Friday night, he was a difference maker with his rebounding, cleaning up the defensive glass, and crashing the offensive boards for second chance opportunities. He is a great defender, being able to match up with many different kinds of guards and forwards. Walker is also a capable scorer, knocking down open threes and converting through contact inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3614689"],"_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-6a1a65597a1a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maxwell has good size for a wing and is too fast and skilled for a lot of players with his size. He was creating a lot of scoring opportunities for his team, going to work on his defender whenever he got the chance. He liked to get downhill and attack the basket, as well as to a pull-up jumper in the mid-range. I like Walker's game because he plays very hard and is always looking to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2852805"],"_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-6a1a65597a1e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kobe looked good leading the Powerhouse offense in stints of an opening round win, as his game consists of a great blend of scoring and facilitating. I was really impressed with his passing, threading the needle to teammates for easy scores and making long range passes to push the tempo. He can get a bucket in many different ways, as he knocked down a couple pull-up threes with a hand in his face. Hernandez has good size and is a capable driver too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->