Akan Berisso
Akan Berisso
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Max Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
Akan played mostly at the JV level last winter, but looks ready to breakout as a senior. Going up against a loaded Totino-Grace backcourt, Akan more than held his own against them. The senior point guard showed impressive change of direction with the ball to create some of his own looks, while also getting into the lane and forcing help defenders to slide in to stop him. Akan also did a nice job of getting his 7’1 big man touches on the block without forcing in passes from difficult angles. He’s coming off of a strong spring/summer with Northstar Titans and looks ready to carry that form into the high school season.
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Read EvaluationRyan James | Prep Hoops Scout
Coming into the season,
Malachi Hill
Malachi
Hill
6'0" | PG
Totino-Grace | 2027
State
MN
has huge expectations for a big year. And when you see an up and comer like Akan caught at the top and beat Hill to the rim for a score, that’s an accomplishment you take notice of. And when Akan did it again in the first half, that really caught my attention. Akan used that Thelen ball screen to get by Hynes and Rolle too for four halfcourt rim buckets in half one tying the score at the half at 33. In half two we saw some nasty dribble separation from Akan as well. The way he created space twisting the defender was eye opening as Akan was creating space against some of the state’s better guards. The fake right (into the ball screen) to get the defender leaning followed by the attack finish going the other way, another eye opening play .
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Read EvaluationRyan James | Prep Hoops Scout
I can’t sit here and try and pretend that Akan is going to surely go from really good JV player to a main ball handler/playmaker in the Lake for a top five team. BUT….. I can tell you that Akan was outstanding for the Northstar Titans making decisions, pressuring the ball and attacking the paint helping the Titans be a top ten 17u team in state. If Berisso can transfer what he did in 17u to the Crimson, Maple Grove and Berisso are going to be in a good spot.
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Read EvaluationRyan James | Prep Hoops Scout
Can a player go from JV to top 25 in the state at his spot? That player can when you play like Akan did for Northstar Titans this past 17u season. Also keep in mind, Maple Grove had a D1 point guard in Max Iversen so that plays a part too. Akan had a good JV season for the Crimson and then was outstanding for the Titans this 17u with his attack, defense, and decision making.
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Akan Berisso
Akan
Berisso
6'0" | PG
Maple Grove | 2027
State
MN
– Berisso is a six-foot 2027 guard from Maple Grove that plays hard, can lead from the point, solid passer, and active defender. Berisso is quick laterally and good reach that enables him at times to get blocks. Berisso can get by defenders for scores as he’s an adequate finisher like going 7 for 8 from the floor versus a Sanford Sports ND team in June.
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Akan Berisso
Akan
Berisso
6'0" | PG
Maple Grove | 2027
State
MN
put together a strong performance Tuesday night against Wayzata. He excelled in the point guard role, playing under control and consistently getting his team into their offensive sets. Akan has a knack for making the right basketball play, whether it was swinging the ball around the perimeter to find open shooters or attacking open lanes for finishes at the rim and mid-range pull-ups off the dribble.
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-10 points, 2 triples
-Looked good shooting the ball from the arc in first half
-Smooth shot from 3pt land, effective in the catch & shoot game
-Opportunistic for steals
-Impressive elevation on his pull-up jump shot
-Made positive plays slashing
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
WHY?
He is a tenacious defender who is great at using his body to make contact with opposing guards. Akan is a tough downhill guard who constantly gets in the paint and finishes through contact or finds the open man. Berisso is a team-first player who is smart and unselfish with the rock.
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Read EvaluationMax Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
Akan was another impact defender, using his lateral quickness to make plays on and away from the ball. He came up with a pair of steals during his first few minutes on the floor, and took one all the way to the rim for two points. Has a quick first step to attack the basket in the half-court when he sees a gap.
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