Fall Ball Top Performances This Week

<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126113' first='AJ' last='Taban'], a six-foot-six-inch 2027 Totino-Grace forward showcased some ability we don't always get to see from him in the HDWD League game Sunday. Taban put the ball on the floor using his handle and dribble moves to get to spots for jumpers and lay-ups consistently. Taban even showed long range shooting ability off the dribble hitting a couple 3-pointers.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h7cimVvH180 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2955364' first='Ian' last='Nelson'] is a six-foot 2028 guard from Richfield that showed ability as an off-ball shooter with good range on his jump shot. Nelson can handle ball handling duties as an additional ball handler and against Rosemount showed both abilities. In the first half the junior guard knocked down four 3-pointers.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2560462' first='Garrick' last='Bennett'] is a 2028 guard from Blake that at the Concordia Fall League showcased perimeter shot making ability, speed in transition with the ball and pushing ahead, and quickness defending on the perimeter. Bennett attacked the rim consistently off the dribble and got by his primary defender with a quick first step.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DdsRPi-gUhQ/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2392326' first='Max' last='Denson'] is a six-foot-five-inch 2028 East Ridge wing that's making some good strides on court aside from being a good athlete. Denson seems to be putting together ability as a secondary ball handler attacker making plays off the dribble going downhill to the basket. Plus showing perimeter shooting ability taking and making more jumpers.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddo7vL0GvL_/?img_index=1 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3665699' first='Kolden' last='Johnson'], a six-foot-five-inch 2029 Anoka and [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 3SSB forward showed his all-around game at the HDWD Sunday night. Johnson's very good footwork keeps paying off for him. Johnson scored on cuts, dribble drives from the perimeter, and beyond the 3-point arc multiple times. Johnson showed his willingness to share the ball for a couple assists as well.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zW26X34-WlI </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2140700' first='Tyrece' last='Hagler'] is a six-foot-one-inch 2027 guard from Richfield is a very good off the ball catch and shoot shooter, and overall Hagler made almost 40% of his 3-pointers last winter. Hagler entering his senior year could make a serious impact and show his ability as the leader this year at Richfield.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2574749' first='Gideon' last='Horne'] is a six-foot-four-inch 2027 wing from Richfield that showed he's too quick, too strong, and too athletic for Rosemount defenders around the basket and in transition. Horne's athletic ability gives him a huge advantage in transition and defensively. His ability to slide around positions gives him good positional flexibility.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2412724' first='Dre' last='Collins'] is a six-foot-three-inch 2027 guard from Richfield that is a high percentage 3-pointer shooter and a very good athlete. Collins, a D2 level football recruit, is versatile and long on the perimeter. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVu2ymAdjas </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2362161' first='Matthew' last='Johnson'] is a six-foot-four-inch 2027 guard from St. Louis Park who looks even better than when he played [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Zurn this spring and summer. Johnson, who is committed to Minnesota State Mankato had two defensive plays that led to above the rim flushes in transition. One, Johnson blocked a jump shooter, and other he ripped a ball handler in the back court. Johnson's ability to handle the ball and create enough keeps defenses honest while his off the ball jump shooting is sniper-like.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddrwhf3GjgW/?img_index=2 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2880161' first='Micah' last='Wiskus'] is a six-foot-one-inch 2027 Roseville guard that averaged almost 19 points per game last season. Wiskus displayed his perimeter shooting ability CSP Fall League while sprinkling his shot making in the mid-range and off the dribble driving to the hoop. Wiskus moves the ball well as well as a creator.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FreshCoastHoops/status/2102828937143570672 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2560535' first='Trevor' last='Terfehr'] is a six-foot-three-inch 2028 guard from St. Cloud Apollo that plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2422572' first='D1' last='Minnesota Gold'] is such a deceptive player. Terfehr doesn't look athletic but he can finish above the rim and block opponents there as well. Terfehr perimeter jump shot is pretty pure as well as he's been around a 40% 3-pointer shooter since he was a freshman on Varsity. Terfehr might be a little underrated as a passer too as he has vision to make some tight rope type connection assists and his size makes him an above average rebounder at the high school level.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2569234' first='Dejon' last='Scott Jr'] is a six-foot-two-inch 2027 guard from Concordia Academy. Scott is a combo attack guard who uses his dribble to get to the rim quickly, has enough bounce to finish above the rim in transition, and can get separation for open looks on the perimeter. </p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DdkA3wrgCKE/ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2456461' first='Timmy' last='Thomas'] is a five-foot-nine-inch 2029 Maranatha Cristian guard that played with [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] P32 last spring and summer. Last week at the Sophomore ID Camp Thomas showed excellent quickness with the ball and passing for shots that were top notch. Thomas in one 5v5 contest threw over 10 dimes. In the CSP Fall League game he did some of the same and showed his 3-pointer shot making ability. Thomas's quickness enables him to put defenders on their heels and as point guard under the teaching of Al Harris he seems to be learning and growing into when to push and when not.</p>