Marquette Team Camp Top Performers (Forwards)

<p>High school and AAU teams from across Wisconsin, as well as a few other states in the Midwest, gathered in Milwaukee this weekend to take part in Marquette's Team Camp. Prep Hoops was in attendance to watch a plethora of talented local prospects, and we'll break down the top Wisconsin forwards from the event!</p> <p><strong>Alex Antetokounmpo (6'7 2020 F, Dominican)- </strong>After struggling to get anything going in Dominican's opener, Alex responded with two strong games, using his length to make plays on both ends. Though we've seen Alex find success as a shooter, the shot just wasn't falling today, so he used his long stride and improved ball handling to get into the lane and finish around the rim. Alex was fearless as a rim protector as he came up with a few highlight blocks on the defensive end. Playing a bit of point-forward for Dominican, the threat of Alex taking the ball to the hoop opens up a lot of wide open shots for his teammates, which could bode well for some big assist numbers during the high school season. </p> <p><strong>Elijah Lambert (6'4 2020 F, Racine St. Catherine's)- </strong>Elijah doesn't have elite height, and won't impress you with any flashy plays, but he's a great glue guy at the forward spot for St. Cats. He was one of the strongest players I've seen this spring/summer, and used his body to clear space for rebound after rebound. On the defensive end he acts as a brick wall in the lane, making it difficult for opposing players to get up clean looks around the rim. Elijah was a consistent contributor on the offensive end as well, finishing his chances around the rim with efficiency, and cleaning up a lot of shots on the offensive glass.</p> <p><strong>James Flippin (6'9 2020 F/C, MN Prep Academy)- </strong>The Milwaukee native is currently attending prep school in Minnesota, but the 6'9 big man showed out in his return to Wisconsin. At about 6'9, James possesses a strong frame, yet is nimble on his feet and runs the floor well. He was the best shot blocker I saw today, using his size and timing to send shots flying off the court. James showed he is capable of banging in the post on offense, and absolutely bullied his defenders at times to get some baskets inside. Though he'll still look to add some consistency to his outside shot, the touch was there, and he has the handles to create some good looks for himself on the perimeter. </p> <p><strong>Marcus Justice (6'4 2020 F, Madison East)- </strong>Madison East figures to be a contender in Division One once again this season, and though they'll be most known for their guard play, Marcus Justice will play a key role inside. A versatile big man with the strength to compete inside, as well as the agility and shooting ability to play on the perimeter, Marcus is an important piece of East's offensive attack. He ran the floor well to get a few easy buckets in transition, as East was constantly looking to push the ball. Despite playing inside, Marcus may be East's best three point shooter, and has a quick and accurate release from beyond the arc. Look for him to improve on the 6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game her averaged last year in the upcoming season.</p> <p><strong>Jermaine Tomlin (6'6 2020 F, Racine St. Catherine's)- </strong>Jermaine Tomlin looks greatly improved from last season, and that could spell problems for the rest of Division 3 in Wisconsin. At around 6'6 Jermaine is St. Cats' tallest player, but can play from the perimeter. A 50% shooter from beyond the arc last season in just 22 attempts, Jermaine looks even more comfortable beyond the arc now, letting shots fly when he's left open. Inside he is a strong finisher through contact who can float in space for dump off buckets, or take defenders off the dribble to the rim. He looked the part of an efficient scorer, whose added confidence could lead to a strong senior season.</p> <p><strong>Ben Jelacic (6'4 2020 F, Dominican)- </strong>As tough as they come inside, Ben won't often leave the block, but he doesn't really need to. The undersized big was able to power his way through defenders leading to post scores, and was a good secondary scoring option for a Dominican team that struggled to find much offense in the half-court. Though he was often giving up some height on defense, Ben used his strength to hold his ground on the block, making it difficult for his opposition to get clean looks around the basket. Dominican was cold all day from beyond the arc, so Ben's inside presence was relied upon heavily for scoring production. </p>