#PHTwinCitiesTakedown Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown is tipping off tonight at 7:00!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">We have <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>14 Players</strong></span> on our <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Watchlist</strong></span>, expect these guys to show out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD will be in the gym all weekend taking in all the action and we could not be more excited.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><strong>WHAT:</strong> Twin Cities Takedown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><strong>WHEN:</strong> April 26-28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><strong>WHERE:</strong> Minnesota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><strong>VENUES: </strong>Bloomington Jefferson High School, Hopkins High School, Maple Grove Middle School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for a list of <span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span> this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will give you reasons to watch these ballers and also ask one question about each player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to everyone this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"304px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" style="width:304px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632627"],"_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=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eWHY?u003c/spanu003ernrnHe is long, athletic, mobile, and is full of intrigue! Abakar is a 3-level scorer, a southpaw, a rim-protector, and an above-the-rim-finisher. This baller oozes potential.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eDoes he post up much or does he do most of his scoring off the dribbleu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1355919"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe has gotten stronger and more explosive. His offensive game has expanded and will now knockdown jumpers. Bennett is tough with his back to the basket moves continue to improve. He is becoming more confident with his handles and passing.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eIs he scoring much from outside of 15 feetu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1467166"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe had a breakout high school season, got his team to State, and was named an All-State Player. Blake recently picked up his first D1 offer from USD!rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHe is playing up in 17U, does he standout playing up an age groupu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1297808"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe helped Hamlin win the State Tournament, was named All-State, and his game continues to elevate. 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Gibby gets great elevation on his jump shot and he has had an excellent start to his AAU season.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow is his shot look from beyond the arc, his he consistently hitting shotsu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1545637"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eWHY?u003c/spanu003ernrnHe is playing up an age group, I want to see how he fits in athletically. I have heard great reports so far this spring. Jackson was 24/34 from beyond the arc in his last tournament. This kid is a lights out shooter, a State Champion, and his stock is rising!rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eIs he hot once again from 3-point land, is he one of the best at this eventu003c/spanu003e?rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1641211"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cemu003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eWHY?u003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003ernrnHe is a playmaker who is really crafty u0026amp; creative on offense. Jaden plays at his own pace and he is unselfish with the rock. He has took the next step on the defensive end. I like his quickness and skill.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow does he shoot from the perimeter, is he knocking down 3's all weekendu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1950332"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe is a talented scorer. I am expecting Bilal to show his versatility on the offensive end of the floor. I have heard that Justin has improved his defense. Expect Bilal to get the job done on both ends of the floor. He will impressive you with his length and athleticism.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eI have not watched him live since last summer, does he look much bigger/strongeru003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1476511"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe has evolved into more of a point guard and this goes along nicely with his outside shooting. Kaden is a shot-maker and he is creative around the basket. He sets the pace, plays with speed, and makes positive things happen with controlled aggressiveness.  Kaden was impressive last summer and I am excited to see his progression.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow is he on the defensive side of the ballu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1267638"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe can score from all 3-levels and is an overall efficient baller. Helm is a crafty playmaker who gets others involved with on-time passes. In the past, Kaiden hunted shots, now he lets the game flow to him. He is a good-side guard and I like his game.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow is is foot speed and where does he do his scoring fromu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["1169136"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnAn elite talent who has multiple Division 1 offers. Every basketball fan in North Dakota knows the name [player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'].rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow is he moving, is he one of the top athletes on the flooru003c/spanu003e?rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1641210"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"u003cemu003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eWHY?u003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003ernrnHe is a winner! Parker and the Spartans won 24 games this season and went to State. Graff is a talented lefty who was named 3rd Team All-State and averaged 17.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg, and 2.6 apg. Parker is a high percentage shooter, he shot an impressive 38% from beyond the arc in the high school season.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eDoes he settle for 3's or is he scoring from all 3 levelsu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["1376827"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe comes from a high school program that made the State Tournament and the Demons have winning culture. Ross has 2 season of varsity ball under his belt and he can fill-it-up. Fischer is a strong athlete, tough on-ball defense, and he is knockdown in catch-n-shoot situations.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eHow often is he in the paint and does he score at the cupu003c/spanu003e?rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_13_player":["1167614"],"_player_evaluations_13_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe comes from Davies who always seems to be at State and all of that winning should rub off on Ames. The BIG Eagle has impressive size/length and he will get plenty of varsity burn next winter. Xavier impressed me in February and I want to see if his game has continued to improve. I will be watching him closely at 8:00 AM on Saturday.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eDoes he score with his back to the basket, how much time does he spend on the wingu003c/spanu003e?","_player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":14,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c0c908e4ce"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":2099294,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg?w=737" alt="" class="wp-image-2099294" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->