Battle at the Lakes: 17U Prospect Primer

<p>A closer look at the top prospects to know in the 17U Division at the Battle at the Lakes...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Alex Antetokounmpo - 2020 - F - Wisconsin Playground Club</strong></p> <p>A rising junior prospect,  Antetokoumnpo holds offers from Ohio, DePaul, and UW-Green Bay.  Still just scratching the surface of his potential,  Antetokounmpo has flashed in big ways throughout the spring. The younger brother of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex is a potential mismatch problem as a plus-length, 6-foot-7 forward who can handle the basketball. </p> <p><strong>Dalton Banks - 2020 - PG - D1 Minnesota</strong></p> <p>Banks should emerge into one of the best mid-major guards in the Midwest. A skilled, quick lead guard who often flirts with triple-doubles, Banks holds offers from UW-Milwaukee, South Dakota, UW-Green Bay,  Montana, and North Dakota State. </p> <p><strong>Trevon Chislom - 2019 - PF - Wisconsin Starz</strong></p> <p>An unsigned senior, Chislom has Division 2 upside. An athletic forward with some budding versatility, Chislom can be dynamic in the open floor with the ball in his hands. Chislom is coming off a big season at McFarland where he averaged 23.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game as a senior.</p> <p><strong>Johnny Davis - 2020 - SG - Wisconsin Playground Club</strong></p> <p>Finally starting to get the recognition he deserves, Davis is up to scholarship offers from Iowa, Minnesota, Marquette, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and more. Arguably the top two-way player in Minneapolis this weekend, Davis is a ruthless, aggressive scorer that can also shut down the opposition's best player.</p> <p><strong>Keaton Ferris - 2020 - G - Wisconsin Crusaders</strong></p> <p>One of the top shooters in the field, Ferris can absolutely light it up from deep. Getting a mixture of Division 1 and 2 interest this spring, Ferris is a magician with the ball in his hands, able to create his own shot off the bounce or get to the rack with some nifty ballhandling skills. An elusive 5-foot-11 guard, Ferris can play on and off the ball and has been putting up big numbers this spring. </p> <p><strong>Jacksun Hamilton - 2020 - G/F - La Crosse Elevate</strong></p> <p>A kid that's starting to scratch the surface of his potential, Hamilton had a breakout weekend at the Rock Spring Classic in April. The 6-foot-6 wing is a mismatch problem on the perimeter. His size allows him to shoot over the top with ease and now Hamilton is getting more comfortable as a shot creator. Division 3's should be all over the La Crosse Logan standout this weekend. </p> <p><strong>Logan Jedwabny - 2020 - SG - Wisconsin Blizzard Kuranda</strong></p> <p>Jedwabny has been blowing up this spring. The 6-foot-4 wing has one of the sweetest strokes in the state of Wisconsin. Jedwabny, who's receiving interest from Division 2 programs, has some serious range and is absolutely deadly as a spot-up shooter. </p> <p><strong>Max Klesmit - 2020 - G - Wisconsin Blizzard Kuranda</strong></p> <p>It probably won't be long before the Division 2 offers start coming in for Klesmit, who's also receiving a handful of interest from D1's as well this spring. Following a breakout junior year in which he led Neenah to the state tournament, Klesmit has been on a tear this spring. A 6-foot-3 combo guard who's a three-level scorer and strong playmaker, Klesmit is pushing to be a top 15 prospect in the Badger State.</p> <p><strong>Jackson Noll - 2020 - PG - Wisconsin Academy Noll</strong></p> <p>A skilled sharpshooter, Noll started to emerge at this event a year ago. Extremely dangerous from 3-point range with shooting ability that requires a defender be glued to him at all times, Noll can get hot and stay hot. This spring, he's added to his offensive package, able to break down defenders and make plays in traffic as well. </p> <p><strong>Jacob Ognacevic - 2020 - F - Wisconsin Playground Club</strong></p> <p>One of the most skilled forwards in the event, Ognacevic can step out and shoot the rock, play with his back to the basket, and also slash from the high post.  UC-Davis, UW-Green Bay, DePaul, UW-Milwaukee, Indiana State, and Michigan Tech  also have offers on the table for the Sheboygan Lutheran standout.</p> <p><strong>Brandin Podziemski - 2021 - SG - Wisconsin Rap</strong></p> <p>Podziemski won conference player of the year as a sophomore and has looked good at the 17U level this spring. A sniper with good size (6-3), the lefty finds soft spots in the defense and makes them pay.  Podziemski has the tools to get the job done defensively as well and surprises with his shot blocking and ability to play the passing lanes.</p> <p><strong>Malcolm Reed - 2019 - G - Wisconsin Academy Noll</strong></p> <p>Redd is one of the most explosive and physically intimidating prospects in the field. The former Bryant and Stratton commit who just recently re-opened his recruitment, Reed plays at a very high pace and is extremely difficult to keep away from the rim.  Physically, Reed has the look of a Division 1 talent. If his perimeter skills catch up, whoever gets the Barneveld standout may have themselves a huge steal. </p> <p><strong>Patrick Suemnick - 2019 - PF - Team 1848</strong></p> <p>Suemnick is still on the board. After turning a lot of heads in the state tournament, Suemnick has picked up offers from Missouri-St. Louis, Concordia St. Paul, and Minnesota-Duluth.  A fluid back-to-the-basket scorer and outstanding shot blocker, Suemnick shows signs of taking his game out to the perimeter as well.</p> <p><strong>Terrance Thompson - 2020 - PF - Wisconsin Playground Club</strong></p> <p>Thompson remains one of the most intriguing prospects in the junior class. Pushing 6-foot-8, Thompson runs the floor like a deer, can shoot it from 3-point range, and has explosive above the rim athleticism.  On top of that, Thompson is young for his grade and has a seven-foot wingspan. Toledo, Bradley, Illinois-Chicago,  DePaul, Missouri State, Grambling State, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Green Bay have all offered the La Crosse Central standout.</p> <p><strong>Anthony Washington - 2020 - G - Wisconsin Premier</strong></p> <p>A Division 1 talent, Washington is a bouncy wing prospect that can play a variety of positions on the perimeter. A terrific two-way talent, Washington gets it done on both ends of the floor. The Madison East star has picked up a handful of Division 1 interest this spring. When he's shooting the ball well, it's usually game over for the opposition. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other Top Prospects</strong></p> <p>Ryan Claflin - Wisconsin Crusaders</p> <p>Jordan Davis - Wisconsin Playground Club</p> <p>Aiden Flynn - Wisconsin Rap</p> <p>Gerald Gittens - Wisconsin Rap</p> <p>Brandon Harmen -  Playground Elite</p> <p>Jordan Jahnke - Wisconsin Blizzard Anthony</p> <p>Keonte Jones - Wisconsin Premier</p> <p>James Kelly - Wisconsin Rap</p> <p>Jaylyn Kelley - Wisconsin Surge Elite</p> <p>Jashon Lee - Gallo Sports Center</p> <p>Jacob Newhouse - Wisconsin Crusaders</p> <p>Riley Murphy - Wisconsin Crusaders</p> <p>Ethan Reis - Wisconsin Playmakers Strege</p> <p>Ben Olson - La Crosse Elevate</p> <p>Tyrell Stuttley - Wisconsin Premier</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>