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PH NEXT Midwest Melee: Big Players With Some Big Promise

PH NEXT Midwest Melee: Big Players With Some Big Promise
Jeremy Brooks
Jeremy Brooks
May 22, 2023 @ 10:30 AM
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Max Schlemm
Max Schlemm 5'10" | PF | 2030
IL
Kessel Heat
Kessel Heat 4'8" | PG | 2031
IL
Kyrie Hart
Kyrie Hart 6'1" | SG | 2028
IL
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He had this on full display this weekend while making some impressive plays for his Illinois Warriors Elite 2028 squad. At one point in a contest I saw Hart score 9 unanswered points in a row while dishing out an assist immediately after this to follow those points. Offensively, he can shoot the ball from deep or midrange with a high-arching shot at an efficient clip, he can get past his defenders off of the dribble and score at the hoop, and he can create for others. On defense he is just as good. A player that is efficient and constant with his production on both ends of the floor. The future is bright for Hart. 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The big men from the 2007, 2028, 2029, and 2030 class competed at a high and efficient level this weekend in Chicago at the Midwest Melee Event. Below I am going to highlight some of the players that I saw that I think could have some of the highest ceilings at the 4/5 position moving forward. Enjoy!

Jared Van Donselaar

Jared Van Donselaar

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Jared Van Donselaar

School: Grayslake
Club: Kessel Heat Kessel Heat 4'8" | PG IL 2028
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Kyrie Hart

Kyrie Hart

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2028

Kyrie Hart

School: Johns Hill
Club: Illinois Warriors Elite 2028
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Chase Marquardt

Chase Marquardt

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2027

Chase Marquardt

School: Little Chute
Club: Wisconsin Blizzard 2027
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Max Schlemm Max Schlemm 5'10" | PF IL

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School: Spencer Loomis
Club: Kessel Heat Kessel Heat 4'8" | PG IL 2030
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Melo Garcia

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HEIGHT 6'2"
POS C
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School: Godwin Heights
Club: UTS Elite 2028
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