Ben Kalimu
Ben Kalimu
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Jeremy Brooks | Prep Hoops Scout
Ben Kalimu is all go. He is all gas, no breaks. He was relentless while attacking all weekend long. If he ever got a first step within the half court on his opponent, he made sure to make them pay by getting all the way for a finish or free throw attempts. He did have some other prospects with size advantages on his roster the last few days so he made the most of that as he stayed aggressive throughout. There is a lot to like out of Kalimu. He has a bright future if he sticks with it moving forward.
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Read EvaluationMichael Schneiderman | Prep Hoops Scout
Had the most bounce of any 15u player I saw today. Put it on the deck and got to the cup at will at his discretion. Dials in with a quick first step burst and showcased significant hang time when finishing at the rim. More intriguing was his ability to see openings underneath once traffic condensed in the paint. Can score it from mid range and beyond arc as well. Defensively created havoc at times with ability to jump passing lanes and turn defense into efficient offense.
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Read EvaluationMax Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
Ben looks like a prospect to keep an eye on in Minnesota’s 2029 class. The 6’1 guard can jump out of the gym as a freshman, and was flying to the hoop for acrobatic finishes throughout the game. All it takes is a small gap for him to attack, and he can cover so much ground in a single dribble. Had some finishes where he seemed to just hang in the air to score around defenders. Also stretched the floor with a couple threes. Defensively he was all over the floor pressuring the ball, and created a number of turnovers that led to easy buckets for his team.
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Read EvaluationVictor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Ben Kalimu quietly put together one of the most impressive efforts of the day, matching Malik’s impact despite not getting the same volume of touches. He embraced the glue‑guy role, doing all the winning things that don’t always show up in the box score. He made himself standout defending multiple spots, rebounding in traffic, sprinting the floor, and making himself available as a finisher.
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