Bill Hensley Run N Slam: Friday Ohio / Kentucky Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bill Hensley Run N Slam is always one of the most competitive events of the spring for teams across the midwest. In this article, I'll break down the Friday standouts from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1888322"],"_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":"Going off for 32 points in a near 50 point win on Friday evening, Kayser was locked in with numerous scholarship programs in attendance. Kayser knocked down four 3-pointers and shot the ball with some confidence from beyond the arc. Doing his best work in the mid-range and high post area, Kayser was getting to his spots and knocking down pull-ups and mid-range jumpers. With the quick ball movement that the entire Midwest Basketball Club MHC runs, Kayser used cuts to throw down some high-flying dunks off cuts and screens. Continuing to improve his stock this spring, Kayser and the rest of his Midwest Basketball Club group have drawn the attention of college coaches across multiple levels this spring.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1432013"],"_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":"Really competing on both ends of the court, Montgomery is one of the toughest point guards in the 2025 class. That's a requirement standing at 5'9 as Montgomery flies across the court pressuring the ball and trying to prevent ball handlers from getting where they want to go. Playing with a sense of urgency on both ends of the court, Montgomery is a perfect fit for a high pressure and fast tempo system that his team runs. His importance to the team was also clear as Montgomery had to miss the last pool play game for prom, they fell in a tight battle.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1469018"],"_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":"Nova Village played a grind it out game on Friday evening and that played right into the style that Calloway wants to play with. A hard nosed defender who causes havoc on the defensive end of the court, Calloway was forcing turnovers and allowing his team to get out in transition. Fast break chances are also Calloway's best chances to score the basketball, as he usually finishes when his team has a numbers advantage. I was also impressed with Calloway's ability to finish with his left hand at the rim. Nova Village has a nice 2025 group that has a handful of pieces remaining from their 15 U UA-Rise championship team, including Calloway.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2296994"],"_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":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078657' first='Shining' last='Star'] Price had an excellent weekend with both 17 U and 16 U groups impressing. Maginn was making it rain from the outside with a quick release off the catch. Doing a nice job running off screens and spotting up on the wing, Maginn was shot ready when the ball was swung to him. After a solid season in the GMC finishing 8th in scoring and tied for fifth in 3-pointers made, Maginn continued to impress playing for high school head coach Mike Price on the grassroots circuit. I expect regional small college programs to make Maginn a priority as they pivot to recruiting the 2025 class.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1302981"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The most physically talented player on [program_tooltip program_id='2078657' first='Shining' last='Star'] Price's 17 U group, Mukadi is a force in the paint. Getting easy buckets at the rim, Mukadi has the physicality to overpower defenders in the paint. Thought his hands were solid catching passes from a variety of angles and securing rebounds, an important skill for a big. Also protecting the rim, Mukadi had numerous blocks in the game and a half I caught of him this weekend. Going to Evangel Christian, a top program in Kentucky, I had multiple college coaches speak highly of Mukadi's performance this weekend.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1462537"],"_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":"Gurus of Go won their bracket pool and Monterrubio was the engine for the offense on Friday night. The ball movement this team plays with is a big reason why many of their players will go on to play at the college level and why they draw so many coaches to their games. Making the extra pass is expected on this team and Monterrubio did that a few times to either get assists or hockey assists. Knocked down a couple 3-pointers, had a righty scoop finish and was in the right spots positionally. Massillon Jackson has a strong 2025 trio returning this season as they look to claim the federal league crown next winter.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66390a21b858d"} /-->