Expo:Top Big Men

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls Sd is where the action for the Expo Event was held yesterday. Great event with players looking to compete vs other Dakotas athletes and to see where they stand vs some other top player's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4 hour event was done in two parts 3vs3 and 5vs5 action. I like this format because in the 3vs3 you get to see who can guard in space and who takes advantage of the extra space on the floor to score and create for teammates, and who understands spacing and off ball movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article we will talk about the Top Bigs at the Expo and what stood out, shot blocking ✔️, rebounding ✔️, scoring ✔️ and the extra intangibles they may have had.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3782285,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/The-Expo-PH-crop-1631x1070-1790640926.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/The-Expo-PH-crop-1631x1070-1790640926.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3782285" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2794897"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2ca3bcc040"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big man get up n down the floor extremely well for his size and length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has way above average ball handling skills for a 6'7 Big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steps out and shoots the 3 ball pretty well for any position but for a 6'7 big he looks comfortable and confident when shooting it </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice catch and shoot corner 3 off an OB Play, got feet set quick and on balance coming off screen impressive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot blocker/changer and challenger all day in both 3vs3 n 5vs5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed nice touch with couple of 10ft floaters in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great hands whether its rebounding or on post feeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Luv how he not only gets a defensive rebound but then also will start the fast break and take it coast to coast and finish himself or dish it off to a teammate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth big who gets from one end of the floor to the next in a hurry </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved his feet realy well guarding quick guards on the perimeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice spin drop step for two on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Much better passer then one would expect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competed big time on the offensive/defensive boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Like his game alot has a very high ceiling in my opinion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his overall skills ALOT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential to have a huge season coming up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237851"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2ca3bcc0b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Tough rebounder/competed hard on the boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished several tough O Board putbacks for scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved he could step out and shoot the 3 when given the opportunity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked his catch and shoot/release looked solid and fluid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong and nice touch around the rim </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set a couple of nasty screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good comunicater on the defensive end of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made opponents earn there post up position on the block </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with NRG n Effort </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality big man with nice overall skills </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2976865"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2cf782cdbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big body</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough post defender but also showed he can move his feet pretty decent on the perimeter when he had to</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored on a nice post up baseline spin and finish with left hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a nice job of using the glass around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed power but also a nice touch and footwork in the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had strong hands/you were not getting the ball from him once he touched it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good off ball movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does all the dirty work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Guy you love having on your team but dread playing against </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399736"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac2cf782ce1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-His activity level was very high all day long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defensive rebound and go with it/looks good in this regard and should do this even more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with a tun of NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic 6'6 big man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super aggressive on the offensive boards/kept a ton of possessions alive by just not giving up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to guard all 5 positions on the floor/outside of the very Elite guards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile big who does everything well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice handles for a big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice up n under step through in the post for score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shows good IQ and understanding when to screen and when to cut</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I believe Kasen has a chance to move up in the rankings </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->