Eliot’s Five Standout Bigs at the Mount Vernon Shootout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The five bigs that stood out the most at the Mount Vernon Shootout at Cornell College on Saturday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/eliots-five-standout-guards-at-the-mount-vernon-shootout/">Eliot's Five Standout Guards at the Mount Vernon Shootout</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/eliots-five-standout-wings-at-the-mount-vernon-shootout/">Eliot's Five Standout Wings at the Mount Vernon Shootout</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3590858"],"_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-6a24dd2dba90c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first big that caught my attention at Saturday's event, [player_tooltip player_id='3590858' first='Cody' last='Sobolik'] is a versatile, 6-foot-7 forward with on-ball playmaking skills and the ability to run the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Basically any time Sobolik got within a few feet of the rim on a drive, he was an automatic bucket for Crestwood. His length and athleticism afforded him the opportunity to jump and adjust mid-air, then finish for two at the cup. A smooth athlete, he found a way to finish no matter where he was. Able to step out and shoot the three, too, Sobolik size, frame and handle make him a versatile wing with D1 upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2828827"],"_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-6a24dd2dba9aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fresh off football installs with West Delaware as well as Iowa State's prospect camp during the week, [player_tooltip player_id='2828827' first='Paul' last='Beswick'] wasn't at his best on Saturday for the Hawks. Still, the athleticism and talent easily shined through for the 2027 forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing/forward with guard skills to boot, Beswick put the ball on the floor and got to the rim with big, long strides. His bounce allowed him to finish over and around defenders, too. Defensively, the same skillset applied, as he was able to get up and block shots at the rim. It will be interesting to get eyes on Beswick when he's 100%.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2772342"],"_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-6a24dd2dbaa1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The big in the middle surrounded by a plethora of talent on the perimeter, [player_tooltip player_id='2772342' first='Brian' last='Robertson'] holds down the center position for Washington, and he does it well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knowing his spot on the team as a role player, Robertson has embraced his position fully. A screener and a rebounder, Robertson sets picks with a strong base and opens up space for Warrior guards to work. A good passer in the short roll, too, Roberston makes his cutting teammates look good with bounce passes on back cuts. Maybe thanks to the vision he possesses himself, he's also always got his head on a swivel, ready for a sneaky-good pass from teammates like his talented point guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3663597"],"_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-6a26e9ab3858c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A stretch four on behalf of Mid-Prairie, [player_tooltip player_id='3663597' first='Andrew' last='Rath'] will be expected to take a step forward and play in a bigger role for the Golden Hawks this coming winter. Lucky for MP, it appears he's ready for that role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deceptively athletic and bouncy, Rath followed one of his teammate's shows for a put-back dunk, seemingly taking his team and hisi opponent by surprise when he did so. He's also got a decent-looking shot from the outside, and though I wasn't able to see him knock down a triple on Saturday, it shouldn't come as a surprise if he begins to knock those down more consistenly in his senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2385478"],"_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-6a26e9ab385f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">More of a true big to complement what Sobolik does on the court for Crestwood, [player_tooltip player_id='2873937' first='Zander' last='Mehmert'] adds more athleticism and muscle to the Cadet frontcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's not quite as tall as his fellow junior-to-be, but Mehmert, also a football standout for Crestwood, can play some bully ball. Bringing physicality from the gridiron to the hardwood, Mehmert can take advantage of mismatches at the rim and force his way to some buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, he has good vision for a player his size and in his role. Off a post-entry, Mehmert kept his eyes up, swinging a ball and putting it on a rope to a teammate in the corner for an open three-pointer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->