Midwest Showdown: Teddy’s Sunday Takeaways (Part 2)
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Here’s the remainder of my notebook from Sunday’s action in Appleton. WI Playmakers Run Over ET21 ET 21 Buckeyes and Wisconsin Playmakers had tons of athleticism and size on display. But it was Wisconsin Playmakers who really showed up. They…
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Continue ReadingHere’s the remainder of my notebook from Sunday’s action in Appleton.
WI Playmakers Run Over ET21
ET 21 Buckeyes and Wisconsin Playmakers had tons of athleticism and size on display. But it was Wisconsin Playmakers who really showed up. They had the early advantage with Issac Skemp knocking down four triples in the opening half to give them a double digit lead. The bounce from Evan Anderson was sensational. He had a posterizing slam in the first half and almost another one in the second. At only 6’4”, the kid can absolutely fly. Even 6’3 PG Henry Meyer Henry Meyer 6'3" | SG La Crosse Central | 2024 State WI had a dunk of his own in the second half of the contest. But the biggest second-half performance came from Tamarrein Henderson Tamarrein Henderson 6'3" | CG West Salem | 2024 State WI . He had a big scoring outburst and he of course threw down a dunk of his own in transition. This was all part of a big 81-53 win.
Coppge leads World Hoops Elite Past Team OT
Defense was heavy from the start of this contest. In fact, it took eight minutes for either team to reach 10 points. Led by Kaden Coppage Kaden Coppage 6'0" | SG Racine Case | 2024 WI , World Hoops Elite went on a big run. Eventually leading 28-16 at halftime. Coppage knocked down an early three and seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. He hit another three to open the second half and continued to find the hoop. Like his teammates, Coppage made his presence felt defensively too. He did a great job at keeping opponents in front of him and squaring his feet. He finished with 19 points and WHE won 50-39.
Northstar Titans 2024 Wynia Win Sunday
This was a team I really enjoyed watching last month. After a tough loss to Wisconsin Playground Saturday, they took care of business this morning against Elite 8. Andrew King Andrew King 6'4" | SF Spring Lake Park | 2024 State MN had an impressive start to this contest. The 6’4” CG can hit shots from both beyond the arc and attacking the hoop and scored nine of the Titans 13 points. He remained consistent throughout the game and was even a contributor on the boards with a put-back finish in the second half. On addition, Ty Burgoon Ty Burgoon 5'10" | PG Centennial | 2024 State MN had a solid game. The 6’0 Point Guard was a consistent passer and confident at attacking the hoop. Brock Remme Brock Remme 6'7" | SG Spring Lake Park | 2024 State MN had a big second half converting two and ones and scoring 14 totals points. Northstar Titans took care of business 65-47.
16U MN Heat
There’s quite a few prospects on MN Heat 16U Academic squad that provide plenty of promise. Four players were taller than their opponents, Clippers Nation Elite’s, tallest player. 6’7” F Ian Schnabel Ian Schnabel 6'7" | C Blake | 2025 State MN had a big game on the boards while creating and converting a handful of second chances. He was also efficient at drawing contact and converting from he line. Guard Tommy Rowland Tommy Rowland 6'4" | SF Bloomington Jefferson | 2025 State MN started the game with a deep three and some more buckets inside. Later on, he showed terrific speed up the floor and the ability to push his way to the hoop through contact. He led Minnesota heat on a big run late in the game to make this an exciting contest down the stretch. Omar Kaba Omar Kaba 6'7" | C Blake | 2025 State MN had a big second chance bucket late in the game to make it a one score contest. The 6’7” F brings plenty of athleticism to his position.