Zeid continued to show some impressive flashes for his Minnesota Heat team. There were stretches where his team just wasn’t getting him the ball on the block, so Zeid found other ways to contribute. He showed he can handle the ball out on the perimeter, and use his size to see the floor and zip in passes over the top of the defense. Defensively he was able to move his feet with smaller players and did a great job of walling up to protect the rim. When his team was able to get him the ball on the block, Zeid showcased the footwork to quickly create angles to finish inside.

Will be my first time seeing Ndiaye in person, but from his film he’s a long and athletic forward that can be a complete game changer on the both ends of the floor. Unique length, size, and skill for 6’7”. Fluid movement on the floor with a big time motor. Excited to get to see him in person.

Although his Minnesota Heat team suffered a loss to the eventual champs West Central United , Zeid still had a strong showing on Saturday. It didn’t take him long to get involved in the game, maneuvering his way to the basket for two early finishes, before powerfully rejecting a shot off the backboard on the other end. Moves well laterally which allows him to take opposing bigs off the dribble offensively, while defensively he’s always putting himself in positions to make plays at the rim. Consistent double-double guy as he cleans up everything on the glass.

Zeid has had a solid start to his 16U season and is a prospect that has been on my radar. The 6’7” big man is very physically imposing, as he is built with very long arms, also being able to elevate with his athleticism. This combination allows him to be a game changer with his interior defensive presence. N’Diaye has not been playing basketball for very long and I expect his game to keep improving rapidly throughout the spring and summer where he could emerge into an elite forward prospect in Minnesota.

Ndiaye’s length and activity gave his team a reliable presence on both ends of the floor. He provided rim protection with strong verticality and awareness as a help defender. On the boards, his commitment and grit allowed him to extend possessions offensively and close them defensively. His ability to stretch the floor and contribute in multiple areas highlighted his versatility, making him one of the more balanced standouts at camp.