#PHHardWorkRegionKickOff: Underclassman Standouts
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Seven of the Wisconsin underclassmen who impressed over the weekend in Appleton at the Hard Work Region Kick Off! Andrew Jensen WI #5 C #1 HEIGHT 6'9" POS C CLASS 2026 View Profile Andrew Jensen Instagram Twitter State: Wisconsin School:…
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Andrew already has the size at 6’9 that makes him stick out at the 15u level, but his athleticism at that size is even more rare. He was a dominant rebounder because of how quickly he gets off the floor, and how he attacks every missed shot with two hands before chinning it and looking for an outlet. When the opportunity is there, he can take off in the open floor as he has a long stride that allows him to outrun opposing bigs for transition opportunities. One of those chances saw him sprint up the right side of the floor, catch the ball as he was cutting inside, and take flight for an explosive dunk. On the defensive end he excels as a shot blocker with his quickness off the floor and timing on his block attempts. Flashed a perimeter game with a couple of jump shots over the weekend as well.
Andy Sauer
Andy Sauer
Andy Sauer had some moments of dominance over the weekend. He had a strong sophomore season as Bradford’s leading scorer, and used his blend of size and athleticism to make plays attacking the basket. Sauer is a really fluid athlete and it allows him to attack the basket with straight line drives while also being able to change directions off the dribble to weave in-and-out of defenders on his way to the rim. Sauer was a major presence rebounding the ball, and was also able to defend just about every spot on the floor in the two games I saw.
Ethan Joling Ethan Joling 6’6″ | PG Hortonville | 2026 State WI was probably the most dominant player I saw at the 15u level over the weekend. Teams just didn’t have an answer for the 6’5 point-forward who was handling the ball like a guard and finishing inside like a big. When Ethan looks to attack he changes directions well at his size, and is very skilled playing off two feet with his ability to create looks using pivots and shot fakes before going up to score. On the defensive end he really stood out with how he was moving his feet with guys nearly half a foot shorter than him, while also being able to use his length to alter shots in the paint. He was someone that All Wisconsin was throwing on the opposing team’s top perimeter threat to slow them down, and his play on both ends helped lead his team to some big wins.
Highlights
Antoine Ozier
Antoine Ozier
Antoine was one of the top defenders at the 15u level, as he’s an impressive athlete with a high motor. Even at 5’9-5’10, he’s such an explosive athlete that was able to make plays as a helpside shot blocker. He just gets off the floor so quickly to contest around the basket and also compete for rebounds against taller players. Offensively he’s a strong finisher at the rim who fights for second chance points and creates high percentage looks with his off-ball movement.
Aidan Owusu-Asiedu
Aidan Owusu-Asiedu
Aidan’s team lost to a tough Team Supreme in 16u play, but he showed some nice flashes in the paint. He has some size down low at 6’6, and as the biggest player on the floor he did a nice job of keeping the ball high to keep it away from guards, and powering up to finish at the rim with baby hook shots. Good coordination at his size to catch passes in traffic and secure rebounds. Saw minutes off the bench as a sophomore for Waukesha West and looks like he could develop into a strong inside presence for them down the road.
Jonah Roehrig Jonah Roehrig 6'2" | CG Kaukauna | 2026 WI
Jonah Roehrig Jonah Roehrig 6'2" | CG Kaukauna | 2026 WI
Jonah was one of the better shooters I saw over the weekend. The long and lanky guard knocked down shot after shot on Saturday afternoon against Full Package, helping his team run away with a big win. There was a brief run where it seemed like every time the ball came to him, a shot was going up and three points were going on the board. He’s a very unselfish player though, who’s willing to pass up on a decent look if it leads to an even better look for his teammate. All Wisconsin has some major threats around the rim, so Jonah did a nice job of moving off the ball leading to kickout passes when they drew the defense inside.
Knia Kidd
Knia Kidd
Knia will be an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on over the coming years. He’s a really lanky 6’2 wing with some explosive athleticism. When he got a path to the rim he was able to glide in for finishes, and also showed his speed getting up the floor in transition. Also provided a three point shooting threat in the half-court. Knia has some really nice tools to work with to become a strong defender as well with his length and athleticism. Part of a loaded 2026 class at Racine St. Cats.