Championship Sunday has come and gone at the Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals! I was covering 15U all weekend, here are some prospects who played well during day 3 of action! Nate Marshall (6’4 F 2025, My Journey)- Marshall is…
Championship Sunday has come and gone at the Prep Hoops Hard Work Region Finals! I was covering 15U all weekend, here are some prospects who played well during day 3 of action!
Nate Marshall (6’4 F 2025, My Journey)- Marshall is an incredibly strong forward who uses that to his advantage. He’s a dominant two-way player who is most efficient in the paint. He’s great with both hands, has excellent footwork and positioning, is solid with his back to the basket, and can even put it on the deck from the perimeter and attack the basket that way. He’s a defensive force on the inside, walling up and blocking shots. Marshall is a polished post player with a bright future.
Elijah Daugherty (5’10 PG 2025, My Journey)- Daugherty is another two-way player who applies constant and heavy ball pressure to opposing ball handlers. He runs the show for his team’s offense, continuously probing the lane and finding the open man. He scores on all levels and keeps a tight handle. His most admirable quality is the intensity he brings to his team defensively. Everyone on his My Journey squad buys in on defense and it seems to start in the back-court where Daugherty is applying full-court pressure.
Cam Riggins (6’4 F 2025, Minnesota Select Ohnstad)- Riggins is a versatile forward who scores from all three levels. He can catch and shoot well, create his own shot off the dribble, and move without the ball effectively to get himself clean looks. He can do some post-work with his back to the basket and he’s got a soft touch around the rim. He shows signs as a ball handler and playmaker and he rebounds well for his size. Riggins is an athlete who can hurt you in a number of ways
Duke Richardson (6’1 G 2025, Minnesota Select Ohnstad)- Richardson provided a consistent offensive spark for his team during their championship game. He’s shifty with the rock and uses these handles to create his own shot. He’s got unlimited range and he shoots it with good rotation. Attacking the basket he uses floaters to find success. Richardson also uses his speed to his advantage as he dances by defenders.
Juan Guerrero Hernandez Jr. (6’4 G 2025, Chapman Basketball Academy Gold Elite)- Guerrero Hernandez Jr. was one of the most entertaining prospects I watched all weekend. He’s very athletic and a high-level, elite scorer. When finishing at the rim, his lay-ups are elusive and crafty in order to maneuver past defenders. He’s another three-level scorer who can spot up or create his own shot off the dribble. Guerrero Hernandez Jr. is the real deal. He’s got great vision and is a very good passer. His handle makes it difficult to keep him in front. Mix in his speed and jumping abilities and he’s nearly impossible to stop.
Chris Kent (6’3 G 2025, Illinois Elite)- Kent is a pure scorer. In a Sunday afternoon game, he went for nearly 30. Tallying 4 threes in the first half, he was off to a hot start. He’s got a quick release and can pull it from anywhere. He loves to run in transition and he turns many steals into lay-ups. He provides full-court pressure to opposing ball handlers and maintains that hard-nosed defensive mindset all game. Kent also has good vision and a tight handle.
Spencer Bauer (6’1 W 2025, ABC Young Lions Black)- Bauer is a physical wing player who plays a few inches above his height. He jumps well and uses this to help him in his rebounding efforts. He loves to get out and run in transition and he finishes extremely well at the basket using both hands. Bauer shoots it a little bit from the perimeter. However, he’s most effective when he’s muscling his way to the paint and scoring that way.
Jeremiah Johnson (5’10 G 2025, Minnesota Matrix)- Johnson is a very smooth guard. He’s got a pretty jumper; elevates well, has great rotation, high release point. He can shoot off the dribble or thrive in catch-and-shoot situations. He does a nice job of setting up teammates and he has top-tier vision. Johnson is a very confident playmaker. He plays with poise and is very calm as a ball handler under heavy defensive pressure.
Jordan Holm (6’5 F 2025, Minnesota Matrix)- Holm impacts the game in a number of ways. Using his length to his advantage, he finds success as a shot-blocker and rebounder. He can switch out and guard on the perimeter which makes him valuable as a defender. He handles it well for his size, showed flashes as a playmaker, and can even push the break. He shoots the 3 well and finishes inside at a high rate. Holm is a well-rounded wing/forward.
Max Kraay (6’3 F 2025, Minnesota Matrix)- Kraay, like his front-court partner, Holm, is a very good defender due to his shot-blocking skills, ability to switch out and guard on the perimeter, and being able to wall up without fouling. Kraay can also shoot the open 3. He lives in the dunker spot, lurking for dump-offs into easy lay-ups. He has a soft touch around the basket and is efficient going either direction. Kraay also rebounds well.