Minnesota Prospect Camp: Upperclassmen Eye-Catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uncommitted upperclassmen players from all over Minnesota came together on Sunday at the Prep Hoops Minnesota Prospect Camp. These are the seven who stood out to me over the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288785"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003ePeterson was one of the best floor generals I saw all day on Sunday. The 6'3” guard showcased his vision with several impressive passes to set up teammates for easy looks. He could throw long passes to lead his teammates to ignite a fast break scenario and also ran well in transition to put himself in position for easy layups. Amory is a knockdown shooter from the outside as well, showing that he can hit threes off the dribble or with his feet set off the catch. He was atop Champlin Park's scoring leaders as a junior and will likely have a similar role next season. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93ec9ea"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140496"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eEli turned in a great performance at Sunday's Prospect Camp. The senior guard is still unsigned and did not shy away from attacking opponents all day. One thing I really like about his game is that he always seems to be under control when he has the ball in his hands and he does not waste dribbles when making a move on a defender. He scored from all three levels and made it look easy when creating shots for himself off the bounce. He also impressed me with the way he could avoid being blocked by defenders when he was in the paint. Ocharo consistently averaged around 3-4 baskets made per game this season for Apple Valley.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93eca9f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454849"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eI really admired the energy and effort that Kaden brought on the defensive side of the ball on Sunday. He picked up several steals by either picking opposing ball handlers pockets or by deflecting balls, getting his hands in passing lanes. The 6'1” guard ran well in transition to cap off these fast break looks, out-hustling opponents in some instances. He also connected with a couple pull-up threes while bringing the ball up the floor. Braxton did not see loads of playing time at the varsity level as a junior, but could be a player to break out before the next high school season kicks off. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93ecb2d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1170508"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAtaa is coming off of an extremely productive junior high school season, leading Roseville in scoring on their way to exceeding expectations as a team. They more than doubled their win count from last year to this year. Mensah carried that great season into Sunday's camp and was a player I was very impressed with. He was never the biggest player on the floor but showed off the strength he has, absorbing contact from defenders and finishing at the rim. He also looked good stepping into his shot off the dribble, connecting with a pull up three-pointer and fadeaway shot in the mid-range. The Raiders lose a decent amount of solid seniors so it will likely be Ataa's team next season. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93ecbb8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284207"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRandy was putting on a show on Sunday and everything just looks smooth when you are watching him. When I usually see him play, I am used to seeing tough makes off the dribble from the perimeter. He did do that, but he also stuck out with what he could do around the rim. He threw down a number of dunks and converted some contested layups through traffic. McClendon is a player who is a threat to score as soon as they pass half court and had multiple 25+ point scoring performances for Columbia Heights as a junior. He will play for Howard Pulley on the EYBL circuit during this spring and summer once again. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93ecc3d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1345989"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMykelti has continued to impress me with the way he can make scoring the ball look so easy and effortless. He has a knack for knocking down tough shots and has a deep bag he can go to to break down a defender. He is so good at creating shots using the dribble and utilized crossovers and step backs to get separation from opponents. He forced some turnovers on defense as well, resulting in a lot of easy layups on the other end. The unsigned senior has extreme confidence when he has the ball in his hands and averaged double-digits in the scoring department for Minneapolis South this season. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93eccc1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617719"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eJamison was a prospect that I was not very familiar with coming into Sunday but he instantly caught my eye in the first game of the day. The combination of his quickness and shot creating ability is what stuck out to me most and he was a problem for opposing defenders to deal with. The lefty was very tough to stop from attacking his dominant side of the basket and used his quick release to get shots off before defenders could close out in time. Rowe was successful in pick u0026amp; roll situations and off the catch. The junior guard was a key player for Holy Angels this season. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6418ac93ecd43"} /-->