Midwest Melee: Sleeper Prospects

<!-- 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: Sleeper Prospects!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1564889' first='Aidan' last='Bardic'] (Full Package 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Stevenson 2025 lead guard more than held his own playing up on the 17U level.&nbsp; Lefty floor general that has a great feel for running a team and putting his teammates in position to succeed.&nbsp; Also can score with a soft touch finishing package along with corner threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295606' first='Cameron' last='Morel'] (M14 National 1 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morel was lights out from distance in the game we saw.&nbsp; Hit five triples with a lightning quick release from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Finishes dump offs around the hoop as well.&nbsp; Competitive kid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1436161' first='Cale' last='Cosme'] (ET21 Buckeyes 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most fun players to watch in Illinois.&nbsp; The Brother Rice point guard has a nose for the ball, passes with flair, and can hit deep threes.&nbsp; Despite his size he isn't afraid to score in the lane.&nbsp; Going to be a small college fan favorite!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105431' first='OJ' last='Powell'] (M14 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus athlete in the 2026 class that plays off his energy crashing the offensive glass and scoring from 15 feet and in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105200' first='Derrick' last='Dowdell'] (Team Rose 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied wing for Team Rose kept stepping up when his team needed him throughout the weekend.&nbsp; The 6'4” Curie rising junior plays with a high-motor and attacks with force finishing consistently through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766497' first='Zion' last='Gross'] (Team Rose 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy forward that excels in the open floor and hitting the offensive glass.&nbsp; Think there is more in his bag that will come in time!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104990' first='Graham' last='Lathan'] (Team Rose 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimate glue guy for Team Rose 17U.&nbsp; Quality defender, rebounder, and is a transition athlete.&nbsp; Does the little things.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1920633' first='Quinn' last='Krueger'] (Illinois Storm 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two guard that can shoot it from deep.&nbsp; Like the size and shot making from this Illinois Storm wing that has caught our eye several times this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->