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Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations

Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Max Wagner
Max Wagner September 25, 2024 @ 02:53 PM
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Elijah Johnson
Elijah Johnson 6'0" | SG/PG | 2026
MN
Avandre Brandt
Avandre Brandt 6'4" | 2026
MN
Kyle Kroska
Kyle Kroska 6'5" | PF | 2026
MN
Anders Petrosky
Anders Petrosky 6'4" | PF | 2026
MN
Ridwan Ibrahim
Ridwan Ibrahim 6'5" | SF | 2026
MN
Judah Caine
Judah Caine 6'3" | SG | 2026
MN
Abu Keita
Abu Keita 6'5" | SF | 2025
MN
Joel Saah
Joel Saah 6'1" | PG | 2026
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How the prospects on Team 8 performed in their game I watched at The Expo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575636"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655100f2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elijah showed a quick burst to attack and get to his left hand around the rim. Could elevate off two feet and keep his balance to finish through contact. Defensively he showed quick feet and quick hands coming up with a couple of steals throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574215"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655100f9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abu was the headliner for this team, showcasing his intriuging blend of size, power, and explosive athleticism. If he got a lane to the rim, he was going to take it and explode to the rim for two points. Had a big dunk over a defender off the drive, and another alley-oop dunk in transition. Is at his best producing around the basket, but continues to show improvements in his perimeter game. Knocked down a handful of jumpers off the dribble while being defended by size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560826"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655100ff7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joel was electric creating off the dribble in this game. He used his speed to blow by guys in transition, and in the half-court showed good change of speed to freeze his defender and then explode to the basket. Tough finisher who also keeps his eyes scanning the floor looking for an open teammate when driving into the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575625"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655101049"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avandre has an intriguing frame as he stands at 6'4, has extremely long arms, and moves pretty well out on the perimeter. Didn't get a ton of touches in this game, but in the 3v3 action I saw he showed some potential attacking the rim off the dribble. Was a strong finisher in transition, and also a shot blocking threat as his long arms can cause problems around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381223"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f465510108c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shot wasn't falling for Judah in the game I watched, but he still showed some nice flashes. At 6'3 he's an athletic guard with the handle to create off the dribble. Able to get to the rim or create separation for a pull-up jumper. Quick hands allowed him to come up with a couple of steals on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412280"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f46551010ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anders was one of the victims of some selfish guard play in this game, as he just wasn't getting touches offensively. I still liked the way he went out and worked on each possession though. Was running the floor hard, battling for rebounds on both ends, and worked to move his feet on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2426834"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655101108"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long front-court prospect who's not afraid to play with some physicality around the rim. Didn't get a ton of touches in the paint, but showed he can play through some contact, and go up balanced off of two feet to score inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409295"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f4655101145"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed some intriguing shot creating ability at his size, including knocking down a mid-range jumper. South graduated a strong 2024 class, so the opportunity for minutes will be there as Ridwan enters his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

How the prospects on Team 8 performed in their game I watched at The Expo!

Elijah Johnson

Elijah Johnson

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Johnson SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St Cloud Tech
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Elijah showed a quick burst to attack and get to his left hand around the rim. Could elevate...
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Elijah Johnson

State: Minnesota
School: St Cloud Tech
Club: Getshook
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Highlights

Bemidji State
Abu Keita

Abu Keita

MN
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Abu
Keita SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Park Center
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Abu was the headliner for this team, showcasing his intriuging blend of size, power, and explosive athleticism. If...
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Bemidji State
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Abu Keita

State: Minnesota
School: Park Center
Club: Grassroots Sizzle
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Joel Saah

Joel Saah

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Joel
Saah PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Park Center
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Joel was electric creating off the dribble in this game. He used his speed to blow by guys...
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Joel Saah

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State: Minnesota
School: Park Center
Club: Minnesota Select
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Avandre Brandt

Avandre Brandt

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Avandre
Brandt
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Staples Motley
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Avandre has an intriguing frame as he stands at 6’4, has extremely long arms, and moves pretty well...
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Avandre Brandt

State: Minnesota
School: Staples Motley
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Judah Caine

Judah Caine

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Judah
Caine SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Columbia Heights
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Shot wasn’t falling for Judah in the game I watched, but he still showed some nice flashes. At...
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Judah Caine

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State: Minnesota
School: Columbia Heights
Club: Power Circle Basketball Academy
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Anders Petrosky

Anders Petrosky

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Anders
Petrosky PF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Benilde St. Margaret's
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Anders was one of the victims of some selfish guard play in this game, as he just wasn’t...
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Anders Petrosky

State: Minnesota
School: Benilde St. Margaret's
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Kyle Kroska

Kyle Kroska

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kyle
Kroska PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Saint Cloud Technical
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Long front-court prospect who’s not afraid to play with some physicality around the rim. Didn’t get a ton...
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Kyle Kroska

State: Minnesota
School: Saint Cloud Technical
Club: Team GetShook
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Ridwan Ibrahim

Ridwan Ibrahim

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Ridwan
Ibrahim SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Minneapolis South
|
MN
Prep Hoops The Expo: Team 8 Evaluations
Showed some intriguing shot creating ability at his size, including knocking down a mid-range jumper. South graduated a...
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Ridwan Ibrahim

State: Minnesota
School: Minneapolis South
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