NHR State Tournament: Max’s Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Six wings who impressed over the weekend at the NHR State Tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2385822"],"_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-6a1f1de33cc7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks stepped up when his team needed him most in the 16u championship game. With things starting off close, Brooks hit two threes in quick succession to help Fury build their lead in the first half. That lead would eventually turn into 20 points in the second half, getting the clock running for the last 7 minutes. At 6'4 Brooks is a wing who can heat up in a hurry, as evident by his 18.7 points per game as just a sophomore. Continues to fill out his long and athletic 6'4 frame out on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569233"],"_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-6a1f38160c7b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De'Anthony had a really impressive run of play on Saturday against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury']. At 6'6 he was simply gliding to the rim for left handed finishes, effortlessly weaving his way through defenders to get to the basket. Sells has the bounce to finish above the rim in the open floor, and the body control to convert through contact when challenged at the rim. That touch also extends to beyond the arc, where he helped his D1 Gold team build up a lead in the second half by hitting back to back threes. One of the more productive "big wings" in Minnesota this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2847847"],"_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-6a1f38160c81f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sam Garber had some nice moments running with [program_tooltip program_id='2075709' first='MN' last='Swish'] over the weekend. Even against a team filled with long and athletic wings, Sam was one of the most explosive players on the floor. The 6'3 wing was throwing down some impressive dunks in warm-ups, and that athleticism helped him make plays on both ends of the floor in-game. He was able to move his feet and consistently cut off opposing wings on the ball, and used his length to get up in passing lanes. Offensively he flashed a smooth pull-up jumper against 204 Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2435240"],"_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-6a1f38160c872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good luck finding a more explosive finisher in Minnesota's 2028 class than Zeke. Playing with a Minnesota Falcons team that put together a lot of talent this past weekend, Zeke was one of their top performers. Any time he got a clear path to the rim, Zeke was elevating to throw down highlight reel dunks, including one right over a 6'6 defender in the 16u quarterfinals on Sunday. He doesn't need much of a runway, as Zeke has impressive explosiveness to quickly get off the floor and finish. Continues to look more and more comfortable as a catch-and-shoot guy beyond the arc as well.</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='3651011' first='Dashan' last='Burke']","_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":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"John Taylor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"204 Elite 16u","_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-6a1f38160c923"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dashan is another high potential prospect from the 204 Elite 16u team. At 6'5-6'6 he has good length out on the wing, combined with fluid athleticism that helps him on both ends of the floor. Offensively he showed the ability to create separation with ease, combined with the elevation and shooting touch that makes him a threat from mid-range. Difficult to match up with because most guys his size/age simply can't move with him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2560449"],"_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-6a1f38160c978"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cullen had some nice moments on Friday night for [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']. He's a long wing at 6'4 with some athleticism out in the open floor. Multiple times he was able to leak out in transition and finish, including a dunk to cap off the first half. Showed touch out beyond the arc as well. Defensively he's a a versatile player who showed he can move his feet out on the wing or stand his ground in the post against forwards when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->