Minnesota Future Stars Classic: Early Standouts
This weekend’s Future Stars Classic is providing young players from Minnesota the opportunity to raise their stock. Here is a list of five standout performers early in the tournament at the Colin Powell Center. 1. Patrick Barth- Barth was not only…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend’s Future Stars Classic is providing young players from Minnesota the opportunity to raise their stock. Here is a list of five standout performers early in the tournament at the Colin Powell Center.
1. Patrick Barth- Barth was not only the most dominant player on the floor in his game, he was the most dominant player on the floor in all four. Barth’s ability to rebound on both ends lead his team to easy buckets. He was also able to use his 6’6″ frame to affect shots on the defensive end. Below is a video of Barth grabbing an offensive rebound and going back up to draw the foul.
Here’s Patrick Barth going up and getting the offensive rebound and drawing a foul! #PHFutureStars #aaubasketball pic.twitter.com/NqRWV8u1Qm
— Jordan Kneen (@JordanKneen) April 27, 2019
2. Colton Benson- Benson was a monster in their game against Minnesota Heat-East. In a 2-minute span he was able to grab 3 offensive boards that led to 4 points for his team. He also was able to score himself. Here is a clip of him showing patience in transition to get the layup.
Benson is also showing patience in transition. #PHFutureStars pic.twitter.com/BXATYwyzNb
— Jordan Kneen (@JordanKneen) April 27, 2019
3. Andrew Barich- No one has played better defense than Barich. His ability to play lockdown defense and create turnovers has been unparalleled. In the video below, Barich was able to force a turnover from the opponent and leak out for the transition layup.
Andrew Barich is playing some tenacious defense. Check out this forced turnover to layup sequence he just had. #PHFutureStars #aaubasketball pic.twitter.com/zuYrFO0AvN
— Jordan Kneen (@JordanKneen) April 27, 2019
4. Oscar Khazon- Khazon’s ability to handle the ball at 5’10” has been impressive. He also was able to hit a step-back three with a hand in his face during his first game against Blast Hoops.
5. Noah Peterson– Peterson has been one of the most composed players on the floor this morning. This was highlighted when he was able to drive to the basket through a crowd of three players and lay the ball in while being fouled.