Comets Shootout: Early Saturday 16U Top Performers
We didn’t break AAU rule number one: “don’t attend the 8 a.m. game!” But Prep Hoops was on hand for the 9:10 tip and throughout the morning and early afternoon there were plenty of sophomores on display who just finished…
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Continue ReadingWe didn’t break AAU rule number one: “don’t attend the 8 a.m. game!” But Prep Hoops was on hand for the 9:10 tip and throughout the morning and early afternoon there were plenty of sophomores on display who just finished their high school seasons and are looking to splash the recruiting scene early. Here are the names that played well on Saturday at the 16U level:
Jack Iverson (6-6, C, 2021, Big Lake/Comets Servaty) – The top 16s Comets decided to get out and run because it fits their talent and style of play. Jack Iverson was the biggest and strongest on the floor and he ironically sped past the entire Acceleration team for rim runs. He moves really well for his size and showed some promise taking his man off the dribble.
Dominic Aguilar (6-2, PG, 2021, Fergus Falls/Comets Servaty) – Aguilar will join the long line of fine guards to go through the Otter program. He’s tall and uses his vision to find cutters unselfishly. I saw him hit multiple jumpers beyond the arc as well. Lots of signs that he can lead the way for Fergus down the road.
Bryce Lance (6-1, G, 2021, Marshall/SW MN Stars) – Another Lance coming up the ranks! Bryce was actively scoring the ball from many areas, whether it be pull up midrange or slicing past closeouts to the rim. Strong athlete who will continue to grow his already promising ball skills.
Brady Nicholson (6-8, C, 2022, Chaska/Fury Poppen) – Brady got some good time for the Hawks off the bench this season and that experience polished his low post skills greatly. He showed off a smooth left hook over length all game and he can move defensively at a sufficient pace for his position. A sneaky shot blocker too, impressive game on both ends not forcing anything.
Luke Strazzanti (6-2, SG, 2021, Chaska/Fury Poppen) – The length of perimeter defenders is always enticing to college coaches. Luke has that length and the positioning anticipation to match. He came up with deflections and strips leading Fury to a nice win over Crossfire in round two.
Cade Haskins (6-5, SF, 2021, DeLaSalle/Crossfire Stone) – Cade wins Offensive MVP award for the day. He hit eight triples in a round one victory and another five in a close round two loss. This is coming off a huge weekend at the Select tournament where he dropped a 30 ball. His size and elevation on the jumper was too tough to contest even out to 25 feet. He’ll be a main option for the Islanders going forward.
Will Tschetter (6-8, PF, 2021, Stewartville/Heat Tauer) – The specimen grows. Tschetter is agile and able to score at the rim through contact and any other bothersome things that get in his way. At 6-8 playing next to fellow tower Andrew Morgan, the paint is hardly touchable, let alone free to score a basket in.