PH Spring Kickoff: Young Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2099702' first='Neil' last='Summers'] - 24MD Team Daum 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2099702' first='Neil' last='Summers'] is a 6'7 big man from Laramie Wyoming. Neil has a good balance of finesse and power allowing him to dominate near the rim. He is a skilled sophomore big to watch this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369817' first='Josiah' last='Sanders'] - Roughriders National</strong> <strong>17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369817' first='Josiah' last='Sanders'] is a 6'3 guard playing up who will be one of the best prospects in the gym. He has D1-ready size and can play both guard positions effectively. Josiah is a smooth athletic lefty that is a thrill to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1479304' first='Evan' last='McKean'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2075463' first='Elevation' last='Flyers']</strong> <strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1479304' first='Evan' last='McKean'] is a 6'3 point guard who had a great sophomore season. Evan is a knockdown shooter, who uses his shooting to set up teammates and spread the floor allowing him to attack closeouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369809' first='Dominic' last='Rhoades-Martinez'] - D1 New Mexico</strong> <strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369809' first='Dominic' last='Rhoades-Martinez'] is one of the top guards at the event regardless of class. Dominic is a great athlete for a point guard and possesses a tight handle allowing him to attack downhill. He is a two-way guard and a must-watch player this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078364' first='Colorado' last='Hawks']</strong> <strong>15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] is the top freshman prospect in the state of Colorado representing a loaded class of 2026. He has already been an effective varsity player this season using his height and athleticism to be an effective power forward. Kai has the potential to play from the wing and is already a game-changer on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369818' first='Ty' last='Yoder'] - 24MD Team Daum</strong> <strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369818' first='Ty' last='Yoder'] is a super quick PG coming hot off of leading his team to the 4A State Championship. Ty is a scoring guard who uses his lightning-quick moves with or without the ball in his hands to get open. He has very good scoring instincts, especially around the rim where he can score in a variety of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1799626' first='Joey' last='Cook'] - Colorado Vice 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1799626' first='Joey' last='Cook'] is coming off of a great sophomore-year campaign with Broomfield. Joey is a physical wing/forward who plays hard every time he touches the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874656' first='Lucas' last='Kalimba'] - NBN</strong> <strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1874656' first='Lucas' last='Kalimba'] is one of my favorite under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this weekend. Lucas did not see a ton of varsity minutes as Eaglecrest is a loaded program but when he did play he showed great promise. He is a smooth 6'4 wing who uses good footwork to get to his spots on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764294' first='Eric' last='Fiedler'] - [program_tooltip program_id='2078364' first='Colorado' last='Hawks']</strong> <strong>15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764294' first='Eric' last='Fiedler'] had a stock-boosting playoffs playing solid minutes in Regis Jesuit's Final Four run. Eric has legit size standing at 6'6 with a solid frame. He also is not afraid to shoot from outside and has solid footwork down low, high ceiling big man to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1577950' first='Blake' last='Marshall'] - 7070 Elite</strong> <strong>16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577950' first='Blake' last='Marshall'] intrigues me as he does everything you want to see from a teammate and has some very good upside. Blake is known for his catch-and-shoot ability from outside as it is what he is best at. I am intrigued to see how his game progresses this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369807' first='Tanner' last='Braketa'] - B&amp;B Academy 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369807' first='Tanner' last='Braketa'] is the top sophomore in the state of Colorado playing up with B&amp;B Academy 17U. Tanner is a great scorer and big-time shot-maker who has the ability to put the team on his back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369810' first='Cole' last='Scherer'] - Colorado Collective 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369810' first='Cole' last='Scherer'] is a 6'1 PG who is coming fresh off a good playoff run where he led Valor Christian to the Great Eight. Cole plays with great pace allowing him to get to his spots for floaters, layups, or dish-off passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->