Top Players I Want To Watch: #PHTheLastDance

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Last Dance is underway and runs through Sunday (July 22-24) in Chicagoland. The field is loaded with talented teams and intriguing players. This is the last event for the Prep Hoops 2022 AAU season. I can not believe it is almost over, it went by so fast! This will be my last chance to see most of these ballers play live. Who do I want to watch at The Last Dance? Look below to see who and why...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1520864,"width":210,"height":122,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/Lastdance.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/Lastdance.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1520864" width="210" height="122"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players To Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Levi Birkholz |6’3 G| Wisconsin Crusaders 2023 Premier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Plays intense and gets it done on both ends. Physical and strong guard. Smooth jumper and excellent finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavier Sulaiman |6’3 G| Hoops 4 Helath 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? He has the ability to put up massive points in a hurry. Special athlete you want to see. Payed great at Grit Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidyn Boone |6’5 F| Full Package Black 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? He is a winner, thats for sure! Helped his squad win the Grit Finals (6-0). Will shoot the cover off the ball from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zach Lutmer |6’1 G| Arena Basketball Club 2023 Maher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Big-Time athlete that will be playing football on Saturday’s for Iowa. Strong dunker, dynamic player, special player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandt Van Dyke |6’7 F| Arena Basketball Club 2023 Maher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Intriguing length and size. Agile on his feet, gaining interest from college scouts. Fluid jumpshot &amp; protects the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bennett Fried |6’6 F| Coulee Country 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Very long, skilled &amp; smooth player. Stock continues to rise as a prospect. Shot it well at the Hard Work Region Finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Koepnick |6’3 SG| Coulee Country</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Intense player, will hurt you from all over the court. Active &amp; aggressive cutter. Does quality work off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sean Murphy |6’1 G| Iowa Barnstormers 2023 Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? One of my favorite G’s from last weekend at Hard Work Finals. Attacks &amp; puts pressure on D. 3-level scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dallas Bear |6’8 F| Iowa Barnstormers 2023 Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? :Played fantastic all spring &amp; summer. A sure-fire next-level recruit. Headache of a matchup. Polished &amp; super skilled.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blaise Porter |6’0 PG| Iowa Barnstormers 2023 Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Superstar PG w/ all the skills &amp; athleticism you need. Handles the ball w/ precision, runs the show like a general. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson Vaith |6’5 G/F| Minnesota Heat 2023 MacDonald</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Looked good throughout the Circuit. Intriguing size, athleticism, &amp; versatily. Plays unselfish, scores from all levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chet Kloss |6’6 F| MN Chill Elite 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Tough is a great way to describe him. Shoots it soft &amp; accurate from in &amp; out. Battles on boards &amp; gets after it on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Opsahl |6’8 F| MN Lightning 2023 Ellerbusch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Impressive length, sees the floor well w/ the ball in his hands. Scores around the cup &amp; from deep. Tough matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Ressler |6’4 G| Northstar Titans 2023 Stone</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? 5-tool player, thrives in every role. Plays w/ a high hoops IQ. Tough as leather, thrives in big moments. Selfless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Jacobson |6’1 G| Northstar Titans 2023 Terhaar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Fills it up from anywhere inside the VB line. Dangerous range &amp; he can take over games. Creates for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Pierce |6’4 SG| Northstar Titans 2023 Terhaar</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Very long guard that can shoot the lights out. Range goes out to NBA depth. Give him a inch, he will drill the triple.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AJ Lieuwen |6’0 G| Team 1848 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Winner, 1848 took home the crown last weekend. Playemaker, expert passer, creator &amp; facilitator, has an excellent J.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anish Ramlall |6’3 PG| WOTN 2023 Bertsch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Will be one of the top PG’s in Chicago. It is like watching poetry in motion when he has the ball in his hands, STAR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Baiden Bean |6’1 G| WOTN 2023 Bertsch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Very skilled w/ the dribble &amp; creates for others. Shoots it well from 3pt land. Makes smart decisions &amp; drops dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Hundley |5’11 G| All in Athletics 2024 Gilbert Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Playmaker on defense that can lock up, keep his man in front &amp; froces TO’s. Creative scorer from all over the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ian Dow |6’0 G| All in Athletics 2024 Gilbert Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why</span>? Scored big points at the Grit Region Finals. Prodcues off the bounce w/ great moves/shake. Will knock down triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->