Rock Spring Classic: Opening Night Standouts

<p><strong>STOUGHTON --</strong>  The unofficial start of the AAU season, the 2022 Rock Spring Classic tipped off Friday. Here’s a look at who jumped out on opening night...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1418520" first="Mike" last="Bowen"] - 2024 - G - Pride Roc </p> <p>Bowen brings infectious energy to the floor.  The 6-foot-1 guard just has a motor that doesn’t stop and made a ton of plays on both ends for Pride Roc against Team 1848. Bowen really gets after it defensively. He likes to challenge ball handlers and make them uncomfortable. Probably takes too many chances with pressure, but certainly created his share of turnovers. Offensively, Bowen was able to break his man down, get into the paint, and make a play for himself or a teammate. The opposition really started to shade his way early and either deny the ball or push his catches out well past the perimeter.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1418511" first="Drew" last="Daoust"] - 2025 - G - Wisconsin Crusaders<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/20220401_1932000.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1418536" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/20220401_1932000-300x155.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="155" /></a></p> <p>A guy that definitely will appear in the initial 2025 rankings, Daoust was the biggest surprise from Friday’s action.  In a high-level game against Wisconsin PGC, Daoust was one of the top 2-3 players on the floor. Daoust plays at his own pace. He faced fullcourt pressure the entire game and was never fazed. When his team needed a bucket, Daoust used his assassin-like scoring ability to create something positive and knocked down a tough step-back jumper in crunch time that looked like it might lift the Crusaders to a win. Very good instincts on both ends of the floor. Daoust always seemed to be in the right place at the right time defensively and made the right play offensively. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1142121" first="Tim" last="Franks"] - 2024 - SG - Chapman Basketball Academy</p> <p>Franks had an easy 22 points in limited duty as CBA routed Full Package. A 6-foot-4 sniper with length, Franks is is one of the most lethal shooters in the state. Knocking down six 3-pointers, Franks was automatic when left open. Franks was getting a lot of open looks, but loved that he didn’t rest on his laurels. Playing within the flow of the offense, Franks moved effortlessly through screens to free himself.  Arguably the best catch-and-shoot guard in the state going forward, Franks has terrific feet on the catch and can square himself even if his momentum is taking him in a different direction. Also though Franks had a terrific game defensively. CBA isn’t an overly big group and they need him to impact shots and rebound on the other end of the floor.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1142122" first="Michael" last="McNabb"] - 2024 - G - Chapman Basketball Academy<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/20220401_202054.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1418534" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/20220401_202054-300x155.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="155" /></a></p> <p>A top 20 prospect in the sophomore class, McNabb impacts the game in so many ways from the guard spot. At 6-foot-4, McNabb has excellent positional size, especially for the point guard position, where he mostly plays. McNabb is a strong, tough-minded prospect that likes contact. He does a great job of lowering his shoulder on the drive and bullying his way to the rim. The lefty also has a nice feel for the game. He’s a playmaker for his teammates and when the ball is in his hands, good things tend to happen. McNabb is also unique as a post threat. He’ll take guards down on the block and create matchup problems. He finished with  15 points in a blowout win over Full Package.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1203240" first="Carson" last="Pendleton"] - 2024 - W - Team 1848</p> <p>Probably a name that will surface more in the Fox Valley next season, Pendleton had a nice outing against Pride Roc.  The 6-foot-3 wing is a multi-dimensional prospect that can score in different ways. The Kimberly product can space the floor from 3-point range, get up and down in transition, and slash from the high post. Defensively, he has the tools and length to guard multiple positions and switch. Doesn’t play on the ball a ton, but Pendleton can definitely be an extra ball handler if needed to break pressure. Could have finished better at the rim at times, but Pendleton has some noticeable length and touch in traffic. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1390114" first="T.J." last="Stuttley"] - 2025 - G - Wisconsin Playground Club</p> <p>Stuttley has already established himself as a top 6-7 prospect in the freshman class.  In a tough game against the Wisconsin Crusaders, Stuttley scored a game-high 15 points, including some key buckets down the stretch to put PGC over the top. Love the overall game of Stuttley. He’s a 6-foot-4 point wing who can control a game. At this level, Stuttley can size up a defender and go to work whenever he wants.  The Onalaska product has a knack for knifing into tight gaps and has an advanced pull-up game in the mid-range when he can’t get all the way to the cup. At his size, length, and athleticism, there’s a ton of defensive and offensive versatility that should have Division 1 programs drooling. </p>