NHR State Tournament Saturday Recap: Five Impact Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14U and 15U play continued on Saturday afternoon at Chanhassen High School with a number of key matchups taking place in the D1 14U bracket and the D2 15U bracket. Here are five players who helped their teams to victory and stood out amongst the rest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":3657296,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ashton Ahmann","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Coon Rapids Senior","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Minnesota Crossfire","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6a1ccaeb123e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ahmann was immediately noticeable for the Crossfire on Saturday, using his 6'5 frame to dominate in the paint. With both size and length Ahmann was able to defend down low while also showcasing a strong rebounding ability for the Crossfire. On the offensive side of the ball Ahmann showed a natural ability to score both in the paint and beyond the arc with a nice three-point shot. The big showed an ability to contribute to his team's success on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3628919"],"_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-6a1cd03f7a1be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor was a key scorer for the Minnesota Southeast Stars on Saturday afternoon getting it done at all three levels. The point guard got things started with a strong three-point jumper before knocking down a couple of nifty mid-range jumpers later on. Taylor is a consistent scorer as well, hitting back-to-back three pointers in the second half to keep the Stars in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827429"],"_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-6a1cd03f7a200"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A key post defender for the Lighting Dewitte was able to lockdown the paint on Saturday afternoon. Dewitte isn't afraid to play tough inside getting his hands up for a big block early on. The big also came away with more than a few steals as well, while getting inside to score with a nice move. The power forward capped things off with a nice three-point make showing off his scoring ability along with his strong post defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3636677"],"_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-6a1cd03f7a224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hook is a physical player who isn't afraid to go inside and score with ease. The guard was comfortable scoring inside for the Southwest Minnesota Stars on Saturday afternoon, getting easy buckets in the paint all game long. At guard Hook sports a strong jump shot as well, knocking down a couple of 15-footers on Saturday afternoon. Hook is a strong defender as well coming up with a number of steals by pressuring opponents into mistakes, using his speed to grab the steal and finish at the other end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2406113"],"_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-6a1cd19cbc5fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hansen was a key scoring threat for the Lightning on Saturday afternoon. With a strong three-point shot he helped the Lightning jump out to a first half lead and never look back, knocking down three balls with a clean shot. With a good first step and speed Hansen gets to the rim to pick up easy buckets inside. The 5'1 guard is a scoring threat from almost anywhere on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->