Midwest Melee: New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI was at Midwest Melee all weekend for a big time event!&nbsp; This week we will have a full examination of the event and prospects in it.&nbsp; Here are <strong>Midwest Melee: New Names Emerge!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marty Dempsey (Illinois Drive 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dempsey lit up the nets on Friday night.&nbsp; The Taft 2025 two guard plays with swagger and can really shoot it from deep.&nbsp; Mixed in scoop shots and was actually a good off ball passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keenan Pekovic (Illinois Central Elite 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied forward that displayed a nice right handed hook shot and seal on the block along with being able to stretch the floor for three triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598766' first='Ramzy' last='Barbarawi'] (Illinois T-Wolves 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus shooter from deep that also knocked in some from the baseline Friday night.&nbsp; Crafty finisher around the hoop that can score in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105274' first='Damien' last='Lewandowski'] (Illinois Attack 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notched a 16 point performance on Friday night.&nbsp; The four man was extremely active on the offensive glass, scored in the post, ran the floor, and can put it on the deck a bit from the mid-post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1439013' first='Julien' last='Doyle'] (The Work Foundation 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what Doyle brought to the table as a long and rangy small forward that continues to grow.&nbsp; Was effective on the defensive end with his shot blocking and offensively used his athleticism in the open floor and on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Upside here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treyvon Ali (DTM 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This two guard had 17 points in their contest we caught on Saturday.&nbsp; Sound three point shooter with long arms.&nbsp; One to continue to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ian Peters (Powerhouse 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'9” point guard from Evanston provided a spark for Powerhouse.&nbsp; He is a smaller guard that can really shoot the rock especially from three along with displaying some potential as a drive/kick passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2374547' first='Noah' last='Mason'] (Illinois Attack 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Oswego East 6'3” small forward has nice length and plays taller than his height.&nbsp; Very good three point shooter that drained them in bunches in the game we saw with a feathery stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323314' first='Mikwan' last='Marshall'] (Team FVV 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rockford Auburn combo guard was the heart and soul of the FVV group.&nbsp; Did the little things especially defensively getting steals while always being in attack mode offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372556' first='Luke' last='Smith'] (All-In Athletics 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Point guard from Addison Trail caught our attention for AIA at the 16U level.&nbsp; The 2025 guard is a plus shooter that also can score around the rim with toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598649' first='Alejandro' last='Diaz'] (Chicago Lockdown 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenton 6'1” shooting guard that has a crisp mid-range game elevating over defenders for buckets.&nbsp; That was definitely the strength of his game and showed some secondary playmaking skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Smith (Illinois T-Wolves 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiry shooting guard from Plainfield South that has nice size at 6'3” along with a silky smooth three point shot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->