The 2016 Timberwolves Shootout saw 4 of Minnesota's top teams take on teams from Iowa, Wisconsin and Tennessee. The Crown Prince makes a cameo appearance with me. 1 souvenir Pepsi gets me through the day. Despite the talent on hand, the crowd didn't appear to be what it has been been in previous years. While the matchups were well worthwhile and plenty of individual talent played well, the overall quality of the games didn't live up to the on paper projections.
Game 1 9:15 AM: #5AAAA Champlin Park vs #6 4A Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (IA)
Lincoln's star forward Tony Bonner gets off to a good star with 8 of the 1st 10 points for the Lynx. Going right at Theo John. 10 all at the 11:35 mark. Aaron Kloeppner knocking down a pair of 3s vs the Lynx 2-3 in that stretch. After that this one is all Champlin Park. They go on a 27-5 run over the rest of the half only giving up 2 more field goals. Brian Smith bookends the run with 3s as Champlin Park hits 6 bombs in the half. The run ends at 31-5 across halftime and 13:35. TreVonte Jones with a nice 2nd half for Abe Lincoln but its all blowout theater. Champlin Park wins 76-45. Tony Bonner 15 and 6 for the Lynx. Theo John 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for the Rebels. McKinley Wright with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Aaron Kloeppner 15 points with 3 3s in only 17 minutes was a critical contribution.
Game 2 11:00 AM: #6AAAA Rochester John Marshall vs #6 D1 Milwaukee Riverside (WI)
Story line here was a young and athletic Riverside team against a skilled and not as athletic JM team. Classic old man who knows how to play showing up on the playground and schooling the young kids. Rochester John Marshall wins 90-72. Riverside's 24 offensive rebounds and a late run were the only things that made this even an 18 point game. Minnesota commit Michael Hurt goes for 35 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks on 14-24 shooting. Freshman brother Matthew Hurt goes for 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks. Isaiah Walden adds 17 points and 5 blocks. George Dixon 13 points, 15 rebounds (12 offensive) for Riverside. Carlos Curtis 15 of his 19 in the 1st half. Star wing Terrence Lewis finished with 21 points and 8 rebounds but most of those points were late after the game was long over. Riverside lots of 1 on 1 play while John Marshall did a very nice job of sharing the ball and knocking down open looks.
Game 3 12:45 PM: #3AAAA Maple Grove vs #1 4A Iowa City West (IA)
No Tanner Lohaus for Iowa City
West due to an injured ankle. Connor McCaffery battling sickness all day. Devontae Lane with a 3, McCaffery for 3 in transition and a Lane layup off a turnover for a 14-7 West lead at 12:35 (8-0 run). Tywhon Pickford for 3 and a putback as the Crimson counter 10-0 to go back on top. Pickford also had the task of guarding McCaffery all day and did a very nice job. Reed Nikko was a major factor patrolling the paint with 6 blocks in the 1st half. 2 of those were late in the half, with an impressive block on Wali Parks and another swat that turned into points. That put Maple Grove up 27-26 at the break. Pickford on the offensive glass for 2, 2 free throws, cut for a layup and a steal for a dunk as the lead grows to 7. Crimson by 5 with 11 minutes and then they pull away. Brad Davison with a 3 point play and a lob to Nikko for a dunk. Pickford 2 jumpers and a layup, Nikko for 2 in the post and then another dunk. Its a 15-2 Crimson run to stretch the lead to 18. Game, set, match. Maple Grove wins 70-57. Connor McCaffery 20 points, 9 of those after the final run. He finished with 7-11 FGs. Tywhon Pickford outstanding with 25 points and 13 rebounds on 10-14 shooting. Reed Nikko 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 blocks. Brad Davison 9 points and 8 assists. Maple Grove 14-23 (60.9%) shooting in the 2nd half.
Game 4 2:30 PM: #2AAAA Apple Valley vs Lausanne (TN)
Jordan Bolton off the Apple Valley bench for this one. Lausanne star Isaiah Stokes would star the game with a follow dunk to get everyone's attention. They tried to isolate him at the point on Brock Bertram but good help from the Apple Valley guards made sure that didn't bear any fruit. Despite 3 Stokes fouls in the half, Lausanne was only down 12 at the half. They then add the 1st 2 hoops of the 2nd half. After Gary Trent and Stokes trade 3s, Apple Valley runs away and hides with a 42-10 run in 10 minutes. Trent starts it with 3 free throws, Tre Jones with a putback and a pair of freebies, Bolten ends the 14-0 section of the run by taking a turnover for a layup. More blowout theater from there. Apple Valley wins 79-46. Gary Trent 17 of his 27 in the 2nd half on 10-20 shooting. Tre Jones 14 points and 7 boards, Cam Kirksey 12 points. Kirksey played well in St. Cloud earlier in the week and showed well here after picking up a Furman offer. Isaiah Stokes 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead Lausanne. Fun stat from this one, Apple Valley got twice as many shots (38-19) in the 1st half as Lausanne thanks to grabbing 15 offensive rebounds and forcing 10 turnovers.
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2016 Timberwolves Shootout Preview
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Its the 2016 Timberwolves Shootout on Saturday January 2nd, 2016 before the Timberwolves vs Milwaukee game. 4 of the top 6 teams in the current Minnesota Class 4A poll are represented. Each also brings a player who has at least 1 high major offer or is signed with a high major school.
Game 1 9:15 AM: #5AAAA Champlin Park vs #6 4A Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (IA)
The Lynx from Council Bluffs (Omaha, NE suburb) come in 6-0 and ranked 6th amongst Iowa biggest schools. They were 19-4 a year ago winning their league and 1 game away from state. They return 4 starters from that group. 6'9" center Tony Bonner averages 22.3 PPG with almost 10 rebounds per night while shooting almost 63% from the field. He was a 2nd team all-state player last season. Shooting guard Kyle Crowl averages 16.8 PPG and has made almost 4 3s per night at almost 48% per attempt from deep. PG Tre'Vonte Jones averages 12 PPG. Expect star Rebels guard McKinley Wright to spend time guard one or both of these guards. Wright averaging 19.3 PPG, 5.1 APG and an incredible 9.1 RPG. He's ranked #147 in the Rivals 2017 rankings with offers from Iowa St, Illinois and Kansas St. The matchup of Champlin Park center Theo John (15.6 and 7.7, Rivals #113 nationally, Minnesota, Iowa offers) vs Bonner is the highlight of this game.
Game 2 11:00 AM: #6AAAA Rochester John Marshall vs #6 D1 Milwaukee Riverside (WI)
Milwaukee Riverside is 6-1 and ranked 6th amongst Wisconsin's biggest schools. Along with King and Washington who have already played here, Riverside is one of the top teams in Milwaukee. Junior wing Terrence Lewis is ranked #112 in the current Rivals 2017 rankings. He has a number of mid-major offers. He's averaging 24.4 PPG with over 3 3s per game for the Tigers. Junior forward George Dixon was a double double guy last year. He's averaging 14.9 PPG. Soph guard Carlos Curtis averages 13.1 PPG. Lewis will likely see time against freshman star Matthew Hurt and Minnesota commit Michael Hurt. Michael has been recording video game type numbers so far approaching triple doubles many nights. His stat line is currently listed at 19.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG and 9.3 APG. Matthew has a chance to be one of the elite freshmen in the country. He averages 21.8 PPG and 10.4 RPG. Seeing those 2 is the main treat for local fans besides their trip here to play in the Tip-Off Classic. JM is coming off a blowout loss to Woodbury in the Rochester Rotary Classic. I think this game will be very competitive. Riverside's athleticism is going to be a concern for JM.
Game 3 12:45 PM: #3AAAA Maple Grove vs #1 4A Iowa City West (IA)
This is a very appealing battle of heavyweights here. Iowa City West lost a tough game here to Apple Valley in December. Iowa commit Connor McCaffery (15.7 PPG, almost 6 APG) was outstanding in that game. Maple Grove guards Tywhon (18.5 PPG) and Taron Pickford will likely get the challenge of slowing him down. Then you have Indian Hills commit Wali Parks playing up front and likely matched up with Missouri recruit Reed Nikko (9.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG). Then we have UNI commit Tanner Lohaus for West and Maple Grove PG Brad Davison (16.2 PPG) who has a UNI offer. But the story here is balance. Maple Grove has 5 who average double figures. Iowa City West has Lohaus at 8.5 PPG and 3 in double figures including 2017 G Devonte Lane (Iowa St offer). Expect Lane to spend time guarding Davison. Freshman Patrick McCaffrey comes off the West bench and is a national level recruit too. I'm calling this one to be best game of the day
Game 4 2:30 PM: #2AAAA Apple Valley vs Lausanne (TN)
Isaiah Stokes leads Lausanne. The big man is also a standout football tackle. His brother Jarnell was a big time hoops recruit who is now on the Miami Heat roster. Lausanne is also the alma mater of Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol. Lausanne just played in the Mike Miller Classic in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. They lost by 13 to Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Apple Valley features star soph PG Tre Jones (Duke offer) and wing Gary Trent (#14 Rivals 2017 ranking). Add in Buffalo commit Brock Bertram (13.6 PPG over 9 RPG) in the middle. Jones has seen his stock skyrocket in the last year. His stat line is 13.1 PPG and around 7 rebounds and assists per game. Trent is one of the most dynamic scorers in his class nation wide. He's averaging 30.4 PPG. I see this as the worst game of the day with Apple Valley rolling to an easy win.
Game 1 9:15 AM: #5AAAA Champlin Park vs #6 4A Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (IA)
The Lynx from Council Bluffs (Omaha, NE suburb) come in 6-0 and ranked 6th amongst Iowa biggest schools. They were 19-4 a year ago winning their league and 1 game away from state. They return 4 starters from that group. 6'9" center Tony Bonner averages 22.3 PPG with almost 10 rebounds per night while shooting almost 63% from the field. He was a 2nd team all-state player last season. Shooting guard Kyle Crowl averages 16.8 PPG and has made almost 4 3s per night at almost 48% per attempt from deep. PG Tre'Vonte Jones averages 12 PPG. Expect star Rebels guard McKinley Wright to spend time guard one or both of these guards. Wright averaging 19.3 PPG, 5.1 APG and an incredible 9.1 RPG. He's ranked #147 in the Rivals 2017 rankings with offers from Iowa St, Illinois and Kansas St. The matchup of Champlin Park center Theo John (15.6 and 7.7, Rivals #113 nationally, Minnesota, Iowa offers) vs Bonner is the highlight of this game.
Game 2 11:00 AM: #6AAAA Rochester John Marshall vs #6 D1 Milwaukee Riverside (WI)
Milwaukee Riverside is 6-1 and ranked 6th amongst Wisconsin's biggest schools. Along with King and Washington who have already played here, Riverside is one of the top teams in Milwaukee. Junior wing Terrence Lewis is ranked #112 in the current Rivals 2017 rankings. He has a number of mid-major offers. He's averaging 24.4 PPG with over 3 3s per game for the Tigers. Junior forward George Dixon was a double double guy last year. He's averaging 14.9 PPG. Soph guard Carlos Curtis averages 13.1 PPG. Lewis will likely see time against freshman star Matthew Hurt and Minnesota commit Michael Hurt. Michael has been recording video game type numbers so far approaching triple doubles many nights. His stat line is currently listed at 19.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG and 9.3 APG. Matthew has a chance to be one of the elite freshmen in the country. He averages 21.8 PPG and 10.4 RPG. Seeing those 2 is the main treat for local fans besides their trip here to play in the Tip-Off Classic. JM is coming off a blowout loss to Woodbury in the Rochester Rotary Classic. I think this game will be very competitive. Riverside's athleticism is going to be a concern for JM.
Game 3 12:45 PM: #3AAAA Maple Grove vs #1 4A Iowa City West (IA)
This is a very appealing battle of heavyweights here. Iowa City West lost a tough game here to Apple Valley in December. Iowa commit Connor McCaffery (15.7 PPG, almost 6 APG) was outstanding in that game. Maple Grove guards Tywhon (18.5 PPG) and Taron Pickford will likely get the challenge of slowing him down. Then you have Indian Hills commit Wali Parks playing up front and likely matched up with Missouri recruit Reed Nikko (9.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG). Then we have UNI commit Tanner Lohaus for West and Maple Grove PG Brad Davison (16.2 PPG) who has a UNI offer. But the story here is balance. Maple Grove has 5 who average double figures. Iowa City West has Lohaus at 8.5 PPG and 3 in double figures including 2017 G Devonte Lane (Iowa St offer). Expect Lane to spend time guarding Davison. Freshman Patrick McCaffrey comes off the West bench and is a national level recruit too. I'm calling this one to be best game of the day
Game 4 2:30 PM: #2AAAA Apple Valley vs Lausanne (TN)
Isaiah Stokes leads Lausanne. The big man is also a standout football tackle. His brother Jarnell was a big time hoops recruit who is now on the Miami Heat roster. Lausanne is also the alma mater of Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol. Lausanne just played in the Mike Miller Classic in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. They lost by 13 to Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Apple Valley features star soph PG Tre Jones (Duke offer) and wing Gary Trent (#14 Rivals 2017 ranking). Add in Buffalo commit Brock Bertram (13.6 PPG over 9 RPG) in the middle. Jones has seen his stock skyrocket in the last year. His stat line is 13.1 PPG and around 7 rebounds and assists per game. Trent is one of the most dynamic scorers in his class nation wide. He's averaging 30.4 PPG. I see this as the worst game of the day with Apple Valley rolling to an easy win.
2016 Timberwolves Shootout Schedule
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2016 Timberwolves Shootout
Here are the games for the 2016 Timberwolves Shootout on Saturday January 2nd, 2016 before the Timberwolves vs Milwaukee game.
- 9:15 AM - Champlin Park vs Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (IA)
- 11:00 AM - Rochester John Marshall vs Milwaukee Riverside (WI)
- 12:45 PM - Maple Grove vs Iowa City West (IA)
- 2:30 PM - Apple Valley vs Lausanne (TN)
- Theo John (F, 2017) - Champlin Park
- McKinley Wright (G, 2017) - Champlin Park
- Michael Hurt (F, 2016) - Rochester John Marshall (Minnesota Commit)
- Matthew Hurt (F, 2019) - Rochester John Marshall
- Reed Nikko (F, 2016) - Maple Grove
- Brad Davison (G, 2017) - Maple Grove
- Gary Trent (W, 2017) - Apple Valley
- Brock Bertram (C, 2016) - Apple Valley
- Tre Jones (PG, 2018) - Apple Valley
Non-Minnesota Featured Players
- Tony Bonner (F, 2016) - Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln
- Terrance Lewis (W, 2017) - Milwaukee Riverside
- Carlos Curtis (G, 2018) - Milwaukee Riverside
- Connor McCaffrey (G, 2017) - Iowa City West (Iowa Commit)
- Tanner Lohaus (F, 2016) - Iowa City West (UNI Commit)
- Devontae Lane (G, 2017) - Iowa City West
- Wali Parks (F, 2016) - Iowa City West (Indian Hills JUCO commit)
- Patrick McCaffrey (G, 2019) - Iowa City West
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