It was one of those days where if Collins got a clean look and his feet set, the ball was likely going in from three. His teammates did a good job of finding him when he was open and it was seemingly the same clean release and nothing but not finishes every time. Which might be a good indication of this winter, as he was playing with quite a few fellow Timberwolves. The junior has started to fill out, which should see him becoming a more complete two way impact player.

The sharpshooting guard is really starting to round into form as a full scoring threat. He’s quicker and stronger off the bounce. Playing fast but under control on drives to the rim, with improved shiftiness. There were signs this past winter that Collins was coming into his own as a complete scorer. And he started to prove those prophetic with his play in June Camps with Norman North and July AAU tournaments with Southern Ties . With a burner from deep and an improved ability to get to the rim, Collins could emerge as one of the best scorers in the 405.

An injury has slowed a promising sophomore campaign, but one thing Collins proved is that he can shoot the rock. Very impressive performances at the McGuinness Classic highlighted signs of him turning the corner. Including earning all tournament honors after back to back hot shooting nights against Santa Fe and Choctaw. When he’s in rhythm and with space, he often looks automatic as a catch and shoot threat. Has promise off the bounce, with the signs of being a physical and tough finisher as an upperclassman. Good athletic background, as his father played football at Oklahoma.

A bright spot for North’s future in a tough contest. Some of it was garbage time shooting that got Collins over the 20 point mark. But he was a consistent spot up threat throughout. Unlike a lot of young shooters, he’s already starting to grow into his frame, which indicates he should become a strongly built guard. If Collins puts in the time, he could become a strong slasher. Which would turn him into an all around scorer as an upperclassman. But even now, his shooting ability could be crucial in the Timberwolves being a surprise team come playoff time.