U.S. Open AAU Championships: Top Wisconsin 16U Performers
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MEMPHIS — Breaking down some of the top individual standouts from the 2023 U.S. Open AAU Championships Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'7" | SG IMG Academy | 2025 State #53 Nation FL – 2025 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club…
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Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'7" | SG IMG Academy | 2025 State #53 Nation FL – 2025 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
Allen is just a different cat at the small forward position. His blend of size, strength, athleticism, power, and finishing ability at top end speed makes him a difficult matchup. When Allen is shooting the ‘3’ well…good luck. Thought Allen just played with a different motor in Memphis. He was relentless when attacking the rim and hitting the offensive glass. When PGC was in trouble late in games, Allen sparked his team by turning up the pressure and generating turnovers. With the brute force that Allen attacks the rim, he can live at the free throw line. A highly intriguing prospect that handles a lot of the point duties for PGC as well, Allen has the ability to control a game and carry a team on his back.
Jamarion Batemon Jamarion Batemon 6'3" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2025 State #174 Nation WI – 2025 – G – Power 5
This kid continues to just play at another level. A shooter that’s got the green light whenever he wants it, Batemon’s shot making ability ranks among the best nationally. Batemon ended the week by getting Power 5 an overtime win over Midwest Basketball Club, knocking down a last second 3-pointer from about 23 feet. Batemon’s isolation scoring and willingness to get open off the ball have made all the difference from last year. He was always a dangerous shooter, but now he’s added tools to beat defenders before the catch. At 6-foot-3 with some length, Batemon’s clearly worked very hard on his mid-range pull-up game. He’s slithery in the pick n’ roll and can hit off-balance and contested jumpers as if there’s no defender at all.
Devin Brown Devin Brown 6'7" | PF Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State #196 Nation WI – 2025 – F – Power 5
There’s a lot of classes where Brown would undoubtedly be a top five prospect. Watching the Milwaukee Academy of Science prospect this week, I’m just sitting there wondering, what does he have to do in order to get in the top five? The 6-foot-7 forward has come such a long way in the last two years. He’s no longer this upside boom or bust type kid. Brown is skilled. Pair that with his long arms and explosive athleticism. Why can’t he push for even a top three spot? Brown has the ball handling skills to create matchup problems at the top of the key, he finishes strong around the rim, and has added a nice face-up slashing game. A high motor prospect, Brown rebounds and protects the rim at a high level. His 3-point shoot is also looking better and better with time. Brown had some monster performances in Memphis, going head to head against some high major talent.
Chris Davis Jr. – 2025 – W – Wisconsin Playground Club
This was a really good pickup for PGC. Davis came off the bench all week and provided instant energy and often closed games. One of the biggest risers in the top 25, Davis shot it very well from 3-point range in Memphis. He’s not one to really make the game more complicated than it is. Taking what the defense gives him, Davis is a catch-and-shoot guy, but will slash and attack the rim when the opposition closes out too hard or leaves him a path to the rim. A plus finisher against contact, Davis takes bumps and sells fouls really well. He showed the ability to convert even when defenders put him on the ground. Also thought Davis gave PGC a lot of life defensively, particularly in the press. He got after people, played the passing lanes, and created his fair share of turnovers.
Juan Guerrero Hernandez Juan Guerrero Hernandez 6'3" | CG Grafton | 2025 State #189 Nation WI – 2025 – G – Power 5
A prospect that continues to flash, Guerrero Hernandez has as good of an upside of any combo guard in this state. At 6-foot-4, Guerrero Hernandez has some freaky athletic ability, explosive handles, and is an underrated defender. He’s a little bit of a tweener. Not quite a shooting guard, not quite a point guard, but with his size and measurables, I don’t think college coaches will care too much. Guerrero Hernandez can really play low to the ground and still move past people. He’s got a knack for operating in tight spaces and just has an extra gear when he gets near the rim. His jumper, particularly in the mid-range, is coming along. Guerrero Hernandez has added some nice fade away and spin move stuff in the 10-18 foot range. Guerrero Hernandez’s best stuff comes when he can get out and run in transition, however.
Davion Hannah Davion Hannah 6'5" | SF Nicolet | 2025 State #33 Nation WI – 2025 – SF – Mac Irvin Fire
Still holding on to that No. 1 spot in the 2025 class, Hannah backed it all up in Memphis. Hannah is wired differently than most star guards/wings that come out of Milwaukee. He’s an alpha. Don’t get it twisted, but Hannah is not a guy that needs a ton of shots to be impactful. When he wants to score, Hannah has serious three-level ability now. He’ll take defenders out on the dance floor and score in isolation, bring people down into the post, and off the dribble, has the capabilities to knock down shots from anywhere. Hannah is also going to make a difference on the glass and defensively. He’s involved in just about every aspect of the game as a 6-foot-5 prospect who’s learning seemingly four different positions.
Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI – 2025 – C – Wisconsin Playground Club
Every time I watch Rogers, I’m wondering why he’s not more highly thought of nationally. 6-foot-10 centers with his body type and athleticism just don’t grow on trees. If all else fails, Rogers can get you 10 rebounds and three blocks per game at the next level while shutting out opponents from the paint. That’s a pretty good floor to have. But the scary part is, Rogers has so much to give offensively. He runs like a deer in transition and can beat wings down the floor. His 3-point shoot looked as good as I’ve ever seen it with no hesitation and excellent touch. Rogers could improve his back-to-the-basket skills, but he’s certainly no slouch 1-on-1 on the block and is very difficult to force into a jump hook or something that requires touch.