Breakdown Premier Fall League: Week 2 Frontcourt Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six of the bigger wings and forwards who impressed over the weekend at the Breakdown Premier Fall League!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2416949"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb4955eb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the departure of some key seniors from last year's state tournament team, Apple Valley needs some new names to step into big roles this winter. Tyrese looks capable of being a go-to guy this winter, and showed why as he led his team to a win over Park Center on Sunday. At 6'5 he's difficult to matchup with as he's such a threat from three point range, forcing size away from the basket. Tyrese showed that impressive shooting touch hitting a number of tough mid-range shots as well. With his high release point he's able to shoot over length with ease. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126115"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb4955f18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vincent looks like one of the main candidates for Mr. Basketball heading into the season, and he'll have the touches to put up big individual numbers this season for Edina. He led his team to a pair of wins over Holy Angels and Prior Lake on Sunday, dominating in both games. Cronin is the biggest above-the-rim threat in the state with his combination of size and explosiveness, but it was his perimeter game that was giving defenders fits. Step off for even a second and Vincent was pulling up to put three points on the board. Mismatch nightmare heading into his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560473"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb4955f62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I already mentioned Idris as a standout in week one, but he was so good this past weekend that I have to bring him up again. At 6'2 as a freshman he already looked the part of a dominant rebounder at the 15u level, and now at around 6'5 heading into his junior season he continues to be a big threat on the glass. Offensively if he catches anywhere near the block he's not wasting any time looking to power his way up. Love how aggressive he plays on both ends of the floor. Idris also knocked down three threes to help lead PC to an impressive win over Richfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2486564"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb4955fa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The ball movement just wasn't there for Anoka on Sunday so Kolden wasn't getting the amount of touches you'd expect, but he was so efficient when he did get the ball. At 6'5 he's such a strong finisher inside, and has no problem finishing with either hand in traffic/through contact. Whether he's cutting off the ball, pulling in an offensive board, or attacking off the dribble, he just has a nose for the rim. I really like his shot selection as he's not hunting down a lot of tough isolation shots, and instead plays within the flow of the offense and takes what the defense gives him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3639421"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb4955fe6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke is one of the best passing bigs in the state, and it looks like Edina is going to take advantage of that vision this season. Against Holy Angels they were looking to get him the ball on the block and play off him from there. If a double team came Luke would quickly locate an open man, but leave him isolated on the block and he has the tools to score with his back to the basket. Luke is a strong presence on the glass and is great at locating outlet passes that quickly get his team out in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2843124"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6acfcb495604d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Izaak has a bit of versatility at 6'7 that makes him tough to defend. In the first half against Edina we saw him catch and face up at the elbow before attacking and finishing inside off of two dribbles. Early in the second he caught on the wing and was able to dribble into a post-up where he utilized his footwork to score inside again. Shortly after we again saw him operating off the dribble where he got into a pull-up jumper from around 15 feet and connected over a 6'6 defender. His ability to move and handle the ball at his size makes him so tough to match-up with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->