Madness in the Midwest: Jack’s Sunday Top Performers
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Here are the seven prospects who stood out on day three of the Prep Hoops Madness in the Midwest in Appleton! Max blandin POS N/A CLASS 2026 View Profile Max blandin State: Minnesota Max looked much smoother and more skilled…
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Max looked much smoother and more skilled than everyone on the court in both of the games I saw him in. He was super tough to stop when getting downhill, being able to finish through multiple defenders at a time. He used his strong 6’3” frame to bump defenders and finish while staying under control. He can shoot it from deep as well, showing smooth mechanics. Blandin’s athleticism was also on full display on full speed transition baskets, out running opponents.
Andrew could not be stopped in All Wisconsin’s final game of the weekend, dominating the paint on both sides of the ball. The 6’9” center was too much to stop on the glass, converting on several second chance baskets following offensive rebounds. He was throwing down emphatic two-handed dunks and drawing contact to get to the stripe. Jensen is the full package and is a more than capable shooter from beyond the arc and it is easy to see why he is one the top prospects in Wisconsin’s 2026 class.
Jackson’s offensive skill set was on full display in Sunday’s game and he was fun to watch when creating looks for himself off the dribble. He was great at using ball fakes to gain a step on the defense, being able to drive and take it all the way to the rim or stop on a dime and pull up in the mid-range. He caught fire in their last game of the day, finding major success from all three levels. Driessen is a very smart and skilled 2025 prospect that is a threat playing on or off the ball.
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Ben showed some serious potential as a prospect on Sunday. The 6’5” sophomore was able to work inside with his length, but impressed me most with his ability to stretch the floor. He went on a run of three made triples in the matter of a couple minutes in the first half, mostly shooting off the catch. Mortenson was finding success inside in the second half as well, showing great touch around the basket and the ability to fight through contact. Mortenson is another name to watch in the Lakeville North pipeline that continues to produce top level talent.
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Carter had a solid weekend and took over in the second half of a win over Northstar Titans on Sunday. He is very strong and every move he made looked calculated and under control. He could weave his way to the basket, being able to play at his own pace when dissecting the defense with his dribble. Koch could also go up and finish through traffic, being able to use either hand. The 2025 guard is a knockdown shooter from beyond the arc as well.
Eli was doing a little bit of everything on Sunday, being useful with or without the ball. He has a long 6’4” frame and used it to make a difference defensively. He could cover a lot of ground when blocking or altering opponents shots. He also has a well rounded game offensively. He was a go-to option for teammates looking to kick out, as I saw him knock down a couple threes off the catch. He was also capable of putting the ball on the floor to create for himself or for teammates by getting downhill.
Jabari Jabari WI Lee
Jabari Jabari WI Lee
Jabari Jabari WI is incredibly tough to match up with defensively, as the physical tools he has are very rare. He stands at 6’8” and moves great for his size. He was a beast on the boards, as he was at least three inches taller than the tallest opposing player. He came down with every contested rebound on both sides of the ball, maximizing offensive opportunities for his team. Lee made tough finishes through traffic look easy and has a nice bag of moves he can go to in the post.