Breakdown Premier League: Jack’s Week 1 Standouts
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It’s October! That means that fall league season is here and the Breakdown Premier League began this Sunday at Minnetonka. I was in attendance and these are the prospects who really stood out to me in the two games I…
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Continue ReadingIt’s October! That means that fall league season is here and the Breakdown Premier League began this Sunday at Minnetonka. I was in attendance and these are the prospects who really stood out to me in the two games I was able to catch!
The intensity Jalen has been playing with when I have seen him play recently has been very impressive. He completely dominated on Sunday, taking over in both games I was able to watch. He was dunking everything in transition, showing off his elite athleticism with his jumping abilities and his speed. He was also able to show off what he can do with the ball in his hands as he took some rebounds coast-to-coast for some tough finishes. He played great defense all day, coming away with numerous steals and blocks as well. Cain looks to lead an experienced Minnetonka team that will be very fun to watch this season.
Baiden turned in an impressive performance on Sunday in a tightly fought game with Minnetonka. He was very effective creating shots not only for himself, but also for his teammates as he made some tough passes through traffic. He was also knocking down mid-range jumpers when getting to his spots, making everything he does on the floor look fluid and calculated. He has silky smooth shot mechanics that he used to connect with several three-pointers. Bean will be the leader for a Farmington group that lost four out of their five leading scorers from last season.
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Andy was doing a little bit everything for the Skippers on Sunday. He did a great job being the floor general for his team, bringing the ball up the floor, not forcing anything, and setting up his teammates for success with some impressive finds. The junior guard was also a very effective scorer, attacking the rim with ease and knocking down shots from beyond the arc. Minnetonka will be one of the most talented groups this upcoming season and Stefonowicz will be a very important piece because of the versatility he brings to the table. He received his first D1 offer from NDSU this summer.
Desmond should be in for a much larger role at the varsity level this upcoming season compared to last year. The sophomore may not be the biggest player on the floor but he always gives it his all and is very vocal for his age. There were many instances where he was coming away with steals and loose balls and then turning them into fast break and transition buckets on the other end. Also, he is a very polished ball handler and scorer as he is not careless with the ball and either made shots from the perimeter or attacked the basket and finished over larger defenders with a floater. I was very impressed with Ware and I am excited to see how he does this upcoming season.
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Jordan is blossoming into a star and he impresses me more and more with everytime I see him play. He was getting pretty much anything he wanted this weekend as he scored with ease from all three levels. He found great success finishing in transition and creating shots for himself in the half court. He has that freakish athleticism that gets everyone out of their seat when he is on a fast break as he threw down some eye-widening dunks in both of the matchups I saw. His perimeter scoring has also only continued to improve showing that he can be that Swiss Army Knife that could take Minnetonka to the next level this season.
Brandon looks like he is going to take that next step this year as a junior. He did not see much varsity time as a sophomore last season, but he will be a go-to player for the Tigers this year. He seems to do everything right and can contribute greatly on the boards and in the scoring department. He is very strong and opponents have a tough time trying to contest with him for both offensive and defensive rebounds. He was able to connect with some shots from deep and run the floor for some transition baskets as well. Hrncir is an all around player that will be a key piece for Farmington all season long.