Hansen was ready from the jump ball. He picked off an in-bounds pass and scored, he deflected a Kwatamah pass and ran the floor and scored, and then ran past Waleed to get a putback on a transition attempt to score. Three minutes into the game he had three hustle baskets out-working guards in his class because that is what Hansen does, he out-works players. That was followed a minute later with a three made after a ball screen as Carter didn’t have a hand up to contest. Hansen then set up a great back-cut going by Tre Moore Tre Moore 5'11" | PG/CG Hopkins | 2028 State MN and scored in a small window. Super impressive.

Orono’s first half lead was built to 20+ when Hansen knocked out a corner triple in rhythm. Waleed decided not to put his hand up to guard Hansen moments later, so Grant knocked out a third triple for a 31-10 lead. The next Hansen score was an attacking And1 after a scramble put Grant on a big. The Royal help was not there so the big chased and fouled on the make. This gave Hansen 20 first half points in a running time game. Hansen’s final scores of the game were free throws in the final seconds for a 59-51 win.

If I had to name an overall MVP from week 2, it would be Grant Hansen Grant Hansen 6'2" | CG Orono | 2027 State MN . He came out firing from the opening tip, leading Orono to wins over Hopkins and Anoka in their two games. There were periods were Grant simply wasn’t missing, as his heat checks saw him approach the half-court logo, including a three point make from just inside the half-court line against Hopkins. He’s expanded his game to be much more than just a shooter though, as he was active cutting off the ball leading to some easy looks at the basket. Showed more explosiveness than I knew he had as he nearly threw down a dunk right over a defender in transition. He could be in for some big scoring performances this winter.

Grant had a fantastic 17u season. Mostly he showed his toughness and his grit as a competitor, and showed it to a level that few players can reach. He also scored/shot the ball at a high level and easily made D2 schools think about partials, NAIA schools have him on their board, and D3 schools would love to have him.

Grant Hansen Grant Hansen 6'2" | CG Orono | 2027 State MN , a six-foot-two-inch 2027 guard from Orono, has picked up some NAIA offers and D3. Northwestern College, Dordt University in Iowa, Dakota Wesleyan University, and D3 Belhaven. Hansen showcased himself being able to be the lead guard on a talented Minnesota Fury Zurn team and helped lead them to a lot of wins. Hansen is also a good outside shooter with unlimited shooting range.

Grant was key in building a lead in the 17U championship game for Minnesota Fury Zurn. He is an elite shooter and was taking advantage of any open space from the perimeter. He drilled a pair of triples early in the game and also converted on a couple shots inside the arc. Hansen had a standout 17U season and should be in for a breakout senior season at Orono.

Grant Hansen Grant Hansen 6'2" | CG Orono | 2027 State MN – Hansen a six-foot-two-inch 2027 guard from Orono and plays for Minnesota Fury Zurn opens so much for his team with his perimeter shooting ability. Hansen consistently put pressure on defenders making long range jumpers and showing ability to be the main offensive engine for Fury.