Top 250 Expo: Wing/Forward Standouts
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Seven of the wings and forwards who impressed on Sunday during Session 1 of the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo! Spencer Swenson MN #25 PF #5 HEIGHT 6'6" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Spencer…
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Continue ReadingSeven of the wings and forwards who impressed on Sunday during Session 1 of the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo!
Spencer continues to show flashes of developing into a dangerous player at the high school level. At his size he moves fluidly, allowing him to create a bit off the dribble while also beating opposing forwards up and down the floor. Thought he did a nice job of competing on the offensive glass which allowed him to earn a handful of easy put-back buckets in the two games I watched. What he’s most known for at this point though is his ability to stretch the floor at 6’6+. Spencer has such a smooth stroke from beyond the arc and forces opposing forwards to defend him on the perimeter where they may not be as comfortable.
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Noah was one of the hardest working players I saw all day at the Expo. His motor just never stopped going, and it made him a force on the glass on both ends of the floor. Was fighting for offensive boards and then powering his way back up through some contact to finish. Also showed some touch on his jumper with a pull-up from around the free throw line during the second half. Strong and physical forward out of Hillcrest Lutheran.
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Ja’Carion continues to show signs of developing into a dangerous slasher on the wing. At 6’3-6’4 he has a quick burst with the ball in his hands, allowing him to blow by defenders with a straight line drive. Has that combination of size, strength, and athleticism that allows him to elevate and finish at the rim regardless of who’s there defending. Also showed some skill on the ball with an impressive spin move into a reverse finish that drew some reactions from the benches.
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JJ is more known for his outside shooting ability at this stage, but really impressed on Sunday with his pace and control driving to the basket. He never looked rushed or sped up by the defense, and just found ways to maneuver around defenders and work his way to the basket. At 6’4 he showed comfort finishing with either hand at the rim, and mixed in some soft floaters as well. Looks ready to provide a scoring punch for a Hopkins team loaded with offensive firepower this winter.
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Eastview graduated a lot from last year’s lineup, and Jack is one of the options they’ll have to step into a bigger role this season. At 6’5 he offers some size and while having the skill-set to contribute inside or on the perimeter. Knocked down a few threes in the game I watched, flashing his ability to step outside and really stretch the defense. Has a pretty quick release at his size as well, allowing him to beat the closeout. Jack has a slender frame but was still competing hard in the paint for rebounds, earning a few put-back buckets in the process.
There weren’t many better shooters at the event than the Shakopee junior. After a relatively quiet first half, Devin simply took the game over in the second half to help lead his team to a win. He got into a rhythm, and at that point as soon as the ball hit his hands a shot was going up. Pass knocked down a handful of threes in a row that put his team in front for good. Shakopee has one of the deepest rosters in the state with talent all over the floor, and Devin’s sharpshooting ability on the wing could make him a go-to option at times.
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The touches aren’t always there for post players in these types of events, but that didn’t stop Isaac from working hard every minute he was on the floor. He utilized his 6’7 frame to dominate on the glass, and was constantly sprinting the floor. That effort to beat his man rim-to-rim resulted in a handful of easy buckets in transition where he showcased a bit of explosiveness in his 6’7 frame. Has the physical tools to develop into a force in the paint over the next few years.