Chi-Town Tip Off: Top National 17U Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago featured many of the top prospects in the Midwest.&nbsp; We examine the event from all angles including here in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Top National 17U Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Rice ([program_tooltip program_id='2076904' first='Chicago' last='Hoops'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice is originally from Illinois and the former St. Laurence product returned to play with many of his former high school teammates.&nbsp; The shooting guard has good strength and a smooth all-around offensive game.&nbsp; He can score from all three levels including with a feathery jumper from two and three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leshawn Brown (United Hoops 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a prospect we really liked over the weekend.&nbsp; The shooting guard from Wisconsin is a rangy athlete that was impactful putting it on the deck for scores off the bounce finishing an array of and-1s along with reverse layups.&nbsp; Plus athlete can defend multiple positions.&nbsp; Also flashes as a shooter including hitting one off a DHO.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaycee Guzeman (United Hoops 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and stocky combo guard that uses his toughness in the lane for scores.&nbsp; He is a smaller guard but with his strength can score through contact in the lane making difficult layups along with knocking in mid-range jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Schimpa (Five Star Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked what we saw out of this wing from Michigan.&nbsp; He is a plus shot maker that rained in threes all day long from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Hit them in bunches throughout the game that we saw.&nbsp; Plus shot maker with a quick release from his two guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Duece Owens (Five Star Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owens is a strong and athletic wing that got to the line at a good clip in the game we saw.&nbsp; Brings physicality on the wing throwing down some big dunks and scoring in the paint posting up weaker wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2272014' first='Logan' last='Steffensmeier'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076029' first='Wisconsin' last='Crusaders'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This big man made a name for himself with his play in Chicago.&nbsp; Good finisher throwing down dunks, sealed well on the block, had tip ins, and was overall very active on the interior scoring 15 points in their win we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432910' first='Oskar' last='Kangas'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076029' first='Wisconsin' last='Crusaders'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kangas is a skilled prospect that can take his man off the bounce.&nbsp; I really like his passing feel and instincts hitting guys off live dribbles.&nbsp; Good all-around skilled player that was productive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1289073' first='Keegan' last='Van Kauwenberg'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076029' first='Wisconsin' last='Crusaders'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the better shooters in the state of Wisconsin.&nbsp; This 2025 prospect can really shoot the rock from beyond the arc and brings sneaky athleticism to the table as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418511' first='Drew' last='Daoust'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076029' first='Wisconsin' last='Crusaders'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daoust was outstanding for the Crusaders all weekend at Chi-Town Tip Off!&nbsp; Thick bodied combo guard is a plus shooter off the catch that drained them in bunches.&nbsp; Like the toughness and leadership he brings to the table.&nbsp; Can run a team while also knocking in shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->