Battle At The Lakes, Powered by Dr. Dish: Max’s Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top wing performers I saw over the weekend at the Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes, powered by Dr. Dish!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575642"],"_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-6824893487417"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kobbe continues to produce at a high level for [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] this spring. The 6'4 guard is a sharpshooter who has to be accounted for at all times out on the wing. He has the green light to let it fly any time he catches in a pocket of space, and is one of those players who's going to connect at around a 40% rate, making defenders pay for losing track of him. Showed he can do a bit off the dribble as well, blowing by lazy closeouts for a few crafty finishes in the game I watched against [program_tooltip program_id='2100026' first='7070' last='Athletics']. Nice potential to keep rising as a prospect with his 6'4 frame and shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175452"],"_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-6824893487484"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great continues to show flashes out on the wing. He fits the mold of a next level prospect as he has a long 6'5 frame with some explosive athleticism to make plays out in the open floor. In a matchup with Real Phenom he got loose for a pair of transition dunks, and hit a buzzer beating three at halftime with a hand right in his face. He showed the blend of size and quickness to move his feet with a number of different positions, and his long arms help him disrupt in passing lanes. I'm interested to see how he performs next winter as a senior at Champlin Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2816838"],"_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-68248934874d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long and lanky wing/forward out of Colorado who showed some nice flashes against [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat']. Lukas was active on the glass, and wasn't afraid to initiate some contact to clear out space around the rim. Did a nice job of keeping the ball high off an offensive board, and going right back up with it. Lukas has a lanky frame, but against shorter defenders did a nice job of keeping his balance when going up to finish, allowing him to score efficiently with the chances he had. Fluid mobility to get up and down the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jermaine Thomas-Curtis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Paul Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6824893487590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jermaine put together one of the best defensive performances I've seen all year. After his team fell behind big in the first half, Jermaine was willing them back into the game, coming up with a number of steals and blocks in the second half. His ball pressure was relentless, and opposing point guards were struggling just to get past half-court because of him. Jermaine has great timing and long arms to poke the ball free for steals, and showcased explosive athleticism coming up with 4 blocks against [program_tooltip program_id='2075449' first='East' last='Metro Bounce']. One of the most athletic players I've seen this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560747"],"_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-6824893487602"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex is one of those players who just has a nose for the rim. At 6'5 he can handle it in a way that not many guys his size can, and with that he has the change of speed on the ball to get past opposing wings to establish two feet in the lane. He's someone who never looks rushed, and does a nice job of using his body to shield off defenders and work his way to the basket. Showed soft touch finishing at the rim or going up over the top of defenders against ND Phenom. Super versatile player who plays a lot of point guard with Eagan during the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2822606"],"_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-682489348764e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noah was a big reason why [program_tooltip program_id='2075449' first='East' last='Metro Bounce'] was able to take down [program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle'] on Saturday morning. He has a long and lanky frame at 6'6, but was playing with more physicality than I expected. Offensively he wasn't afraid to drive to the hoop and go straight into defenders to create a bit of separation to finish at the rim. Showed good body control to maintain his balance and finish through that contact. Works hard both on the glass and to wall up to help protect the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560740"],"_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-6824893487697"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dothan had some impressive flashes over the weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. He's a threat to pull-up from just about anywhere in the half-court now, and effortlessly creates separation from opposing wings off the dribble. He mixes in those flashy isolation buckets, but isn't afraid to use his physical attributes to his advantage either. At times he would just bully his way to the basket, and at a strong/explosive 6'6, there aren't many high school defenders who can slow him down around the rim. Continues to grow into that high potential that was evident at the start of his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->