12 PM Standouts: The Tune up

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Shakopee, MN -</strong> PHD took in The Tune Up hosted by Prep Hoops on Saturday afternoon at Shakopee High School. We have ballers that you need to hear about!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/07/19-stellar-on-saturday-am-the-tune-up/">CLICK HERE</a> for the AM Stellar player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896036,"width":"282px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_104445.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_104445.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2896036" style="width:282px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"282px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:282px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PM Standouts</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420169"],"_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-6869edc4bd9d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-0 on the day in the 17U division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-College coaches have to be drooling over his length, up to 6'10" now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his long arms to board over the opposition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple in the first half from the top of the key</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3ball in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR action, sure-handed catch, AND1 after contact bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Athletic transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2854552"],"_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-6869edc4bda54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with MN Lace Up 17U Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete, moves &amp; jumps very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic slasher &amp; finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stroked it from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like the real deal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talked others who were very impressed with his game also</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2843943' first='Denard' last='Simpson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_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":"Rochester John Marshall","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"MN Lace Up 17U Black","_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-6869edc4bdb1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Twin brother to Marques, they both flew around the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to share the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many unselfish assists &amp; passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice-looking pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board at the rim, reverse finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great kickout find to a teammate for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2825709"],"_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-6869edc4bdb78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shot it hot in the first half, knocked down 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around game, skilled, good feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657448"],"_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-6869edc4bdbcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-0 on the day in the 17U division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Moved the ball, made the extra pass, did not force looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient on offense, made the most of his opportunities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard for O-boards &amp; extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple from right wing, proper form, nice elevation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty finish at the rim, used body to protect the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, impressive reverse layup, body control, english spin for the score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executed a nice set in 2nd half, set an effective flair screen for a teammates 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy flush-dunk in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-As always, proved he is a tough defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game the right way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126102"],"_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-6869edc4bdc22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-0 on the day in the 17U division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lefty, nice length on the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to pull the trigger, scary threat from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple tre's throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His pull-up J is silky smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective off the dribble, space-n-shoot &amp; coming off flair screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Got a favorable bounce on an O-board, cashed triple from corner in 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2436921"],"_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-6869edc4bdc7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lead guard for MN Comets Kuhl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish after contact, hit FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates well for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Found shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slashing downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126166"],"_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-6869edc4bdcd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2-0 on the day in the 17U division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spent a ton of time at the charity stripe, marvelous at drawing fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Line King</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills, long guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR dime, sharp passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, scrapped for O-boards &amp; loose balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, great at protecting the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a mature playmaking guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I bet the Eagles like his potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2825707"],"_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-6869edc4bdd30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with Comets Kuhl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length &amp; athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Raw with potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet slash &amp; score, tough finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew fouls &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from 3, hit one in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best basketball is certainly ahead of him</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":"Marques Simpson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_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":"Rochester John Marshall","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"MN Lace Up 17U Black","_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-6869edc4bddf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Twin brother to Denard, they both flew around the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Many buckets slashing downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive penetrator &amp; finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew many fouls &amp; got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always in "attack mode"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Busted it for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from 3-land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119654"],"_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-6869edc4bde55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Proved himself as a two-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Really got after ball-handlers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast &amp; quick athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed the ability to hit the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple slash-n-scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the team get the dub in the game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2119645"],"_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-6869edc4bdebb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong &amp; athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem with pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tight &amp; space-creating handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a pretty pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from 3 &amp; mid-range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rose up over the D for middys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive, helped the team get the dub </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1902939,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg?w=474" alt="" class="wp-image-1902939" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->