PH Upper Midwest Finals: Jack’s Standout 17U Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are seven 2027 guards that impressed on day two of the Prep Hoops Upper Midwest Finals in Hopkins!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845899"],"_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-6a12fcd42e85b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack had two excellent performances on Saturday, leading his team to an opening round win and a competitive game with the top seeded [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']. The 6'5” guard is an elite shooter and was knocking down deep looks in both games. He has a lot of confidence in his shot and the range to stretch the floor well beyond the three-point line. Gunderson could score from all three levels, also being able to get to his spots in the mid-range and all the way to the basket for tough finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126145"],"_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-6a12fcd42e8de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waleed continues to get better with each watch and he turned in a well rounded performance in a blowout win. He keeps becoming more confident with his shot from the perimeter, knocking down pull-up jumpers from three and from the mid-range. He is still one of the best attacking guards in the state, using his quick burst and physicality to convert around the rim through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126458"],"_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-6a12fcd42e933"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke is running with Minnesota Exposure this weekend and continues to show more of his overall offensive game. He has always been a sniper from the perimeter, connecting on several deep looks from three. He also looked good putting the ball on the floor and getting inside where he absorbed contact for tough finishes. Schroeder has picked up offers from a handful of Division 2 schools and it is easy to see why, as he brings so much to the table as a scorer and creator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834271"],"_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-6a12fcd42e98b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Treasure's name has been buzzing this spring and I was able to check him out for the first time on Saturday. He is a very long 6'7” guard prospect that has a handle and a silky smooth jump shot. In the majority of the game I saw, he was playing point guard, bringing the ball up the floor and making things happen for his team. His team's offense revolved around him, as Toja shot and made a lot of pull-up jumpers and was able to work downhill where he could draw fouls or convert on a tough finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140700"],"_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-6a12fcd42e9de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyrece has had a great spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] and continues to show why he is one of the best scorers in the state's 2027 class. He is so dynamic with the ball in his hands, being able to score from all three levels in a variety of ways. On Saturday, he was great pulling up off the dribble from the perimeter, not needing much space to get a shot off. Hagler is also a very crafty finisher around the basket, displaying great touch and body control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2813485"],"_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-6a12fcd42ea2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex was another prospect on Saturday that I saw that was a knockdown shooter. He did most of his damage off the catch, as he caught fire in his team's first round matchup. Teammates looked for him on kickout passes and he was able to get his shots off pretty quick without any hurry. Olson needed to be accounted for by the defense at all times and made them pay when given any space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404923"],"_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-6a12fcd42ea7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isaac's primary job when he was on the floor was to knock down looks from three. He was one of the better shooter prospects I saw on Saturday and has a lot of confidence in his shot. He was great off the catch, getting shots off fast with his quick release, but also being able to pull up off the dribble a few feet beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->