Nebraska Top 250 Expo Player Notes
The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo visited Omaha last weekend and saw a ton of talented prospects with college basketball in their future. The Prep Hoops staff was there to see the action and took some notes on players that stood out! Read our analysis below.
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Brayden Day – 2017 – Lincoln Southeast
Day went down near the beginning of the live action with a foot injury but was as versatile as anyone during the skills portion. He’s as quick and smooth as the top lead guards but built like a four-man. Can’t teach his physicality.
Jared Mattley – 2020 – Gretna
Mattley was drawing Steph Curry comparisons from peers all afternoon long with his tight handles and seemingly unlimited range. He scored in bunches and mixed in a few flashy passes in tight spaces around the rim among much bigger defenders. Undersized, but still very committed to defending.
Khuath Gratkuoth – 2018
Bellevue West – Coming into the lane? Just know that Khuath Gratkuoth is lurking. KG wasn’t just altering shots on Sunday, he was deflating them. Great athleticism and length with impeccable timing made Gratkuoth the most dominant defender at the Top 250 Expo.
Mason Jung – 2018 – Burke
Jung was the best dunker in the gym on Sunday, finishing fast breaks in style with one and two-handed tomahawks. As the event progressed, though, he showed he was much more than just a high flyer. His 17’ pull-up was just about automatic.
Tath Dak – 2018 – Lincoln East
Dak is a coach’s dream with a knack for coming away with loose balls and not afraid to dive on the floor to gain possessions. Took a couple of charges, too.
Gregory Boyd – 2017 – Roncallli Catholic
Players like Boyd are becoming tougher and tougher to find as young players gravitate to the perimeter positions. Boyd is an old-school big who loves throwing his 6’7 frame around the paint and taking up space and fighting for position.
Cortez Marion–Holmes – 2019 – Roncalli Catholic
You can’t teach scoring mentality like the one Cortez has. He’s a legitimate scoring option from all three levels and looks like he still has some growing to do. Expect plenty of huge scoring games in his future.
Carter Thiele – 2017 – Oakland-Craig
Don’t let Thiele get rolling because he’s capable of scoring in bunches. His shot is smooth and his handles are confident. scores in bunches. You don’t get an appreciation for his athleticism until you see how strong and smooth he is up close.
Trey Winkler – 2017 – Gering
When Winkler had the ball in the backcourt, he had one thing in mind: Coast to coast. Winkler was a blur in the open court and a great passer, not afraid to make difficult passes in tough spots.
Tyreese Johnson – 2018
Creighton Prep – Johnson boasts great instincts on both ends and has all the tools to be an outstanding high school player. He’s got long arms and big feet to go with his massive hands. Mesmerizing, tight handles. great instincts on both ends. Impressive handles for a guy of his size. Long arms, big hands and feet.
Tayven Glasgow – 2020 – Lee Summitt West
Glasgow was one of the only freshmen at the Expo and was as impressive as anyone. He’s built like a D1 running back and fearless taking the ball to the rim where he showed soft touch with both hands. As quick and strong as the top guards from older ages. His high arcing shot is far from where it will be, but it needs to be respected by opponents.
Brenden Perry – 2017 – Fremont
Perry’s size is an asset but it’s just one of his many tools. He’s fantastic stepping out to midrange and spotting up from deep in pick and pop action. Crafty and effective around the rim.
TJ Rivera – 2017 – DC West
Rivera was one of the smaller seniors in the gym on Saturday but few were as polished. A knockdown shooter and an adept finisher, Rivera has the ability to score at will and score in bunches. There are tons of finishes in his arsenal and a few of them were as flashy as the pink Durants he was rocking on his feet.
Tanner Wubbles – 2018 – Waverly
Versatility is the name of the game for Wubbles. At 6’7, he’s got the length and athleticism to play above the rim, and is comfortable in the post. He’s downright scary in the fast break, with long strides and great vision. Scholarship schools, take a look.
Christian Stanislav – 2019 – Glenwood
Being a shooter is as much about a mindset as it is about skill, and Stanislav has both. He hangs out around the arc with his hands and feet ready, hunting open looks. His stroke is quick and repeatable.
Grant Healy – 2019 – Skutt Catholic
Healy is a new arrival to Skutt and is sure to bring plenty of college coaches to their gym over the next few seasons. At 6’4, Healy’s frame is perfect for the 2-3 spot in college and he’s got the skill to match. He’s a downhill driver with a ridiculous one-footed takeoff as he seeks to finish over and through defenders at the rim.
Bryson Wiseman – 2017 – Bennington
Being fast is great, but being able to change speeds is even better. Defenders had trouble sticking with Wiseman and the ball as his starts and stops consistently gave him a one-step advantage. All afternoon long, he delivered crisp passes that were on-time and on-target.
Lok Wur – 2019 – Papillon Lavista South
Wur’s length is a matchup nightmare for defenders. Those as big as him aren’t as athletic and those as athletic can’t contend with his length. He’s polished with both hands around the rim and unselfish, capable of finding shooters and cutters from the block.
Edwin Cortave – 2019 – Fremont
It’s hard to teach handle like what Cortave has. He pounds the rock so hard and so quick that it looks like the basketball is just an extension of his hand. In the open court or in tight spaces, Cortave put on a ball handling clinic.
Trent Wilson – 2018 – Aurora
Wilson fits the mold as a very effective stretch four. As players are moving away from the midrange, Wilson thrives there. He picks and pops and knocks down a 16-footer, then follows it up with a couple head fakes and strong, short drives. Continued development could mean big time college interest for Wilson.
Henry Schmidt – 2017 – Lincoln Lutheran
Schmidt wasn’t the most explosive athlete in the gym on Sunday but he certainly was one of the smoothest. Schmidt was able to get to spots with ease. Effortlessly soared for a o-board outback, exhibiting excellent body control.
Joel Rhia–Aldrich – 2018 – Creighton Prep
OSA was full of potential collegiate wings and JRA certainly looks the part. He’s a long 6’3 with a silky stroke and carries himself with confidence on both ends. His intelligence might be his best quality, working hard off the ball and never finding himself in the wrong spot on defense.
Joshua Schomberg – 2017 Concordia Lutheran
Schomberg is a nice option on offense as a prototypical inside-out big. He’s very comfortable stepping out beyond the arc to stretch defenses but also adept at throwing his body around in the paint to create space and score easy buckets. Excellent on short drives.
Bret Porter – 2019 – Millard North
Porter is just a sophomore but already polished and ultra versatile. Was surprised to learn his age, as he initiated contact and out-muscled older, bigger players. Offensively, Porter is crafty around the rim and gets a lot out of his body.
Jacob Hruska – 2018 Waverly
Love Hruska’s motor. Even when things weren’t going his team’s way, Hruska refused to relent. He attacked hard all afternoon long with a fearlessness and determination to break defenses down from the inside.