Madness In The Midwest: Top 16U Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which 16U guards stood out this past weekend in Appleton? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Max Blandin -- SG -- WOTN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blandin was no doubt one of my favorites from the weekend. The WOTN shooting guard owns a potent offensive game with a deep bag of tricks. As a scorer, Blandin was unstoppable. He made deep threes, scored in isolations, got downhill, and cashed in on some really difficult mid range shots. Bladin's ability to create instant offense is simply unmatched and it was a joy to watch in Appleton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561958' first='Donovan' last='Cowley'] -- SG -- Manitowoc United </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cowley is a prospect that college coaches are going to want to keep an eye on moving forward. The shooting guard had a really strong showing in Appleton and was able to boost his stock significantly. A guard with strength, size, and skill, Cowley is a unique scorer. He can bully defenders down low in the paint or step outside and hit mid range jump shots. With plenty of room left for improvement, Cowley is going to make certain that scouts become familiar with his name, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194421' first='Jaden' last='Boyd'] -- PG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true point guard and floor general, Boyd is an extraordinarily gifted passer. If his teammates cut and are open, you can guarantee that Boyd will get them the basketball. As a lead guard in pick and rolls, Boyd makes good choices and can dissect opposing defenses. In transition, the PG is also very dangerous. You don't see prospects as unselfish as Boyd in today's game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Buchanan -- SG -- All Wisconsin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fox Valley Association has been known for producing excellent guard talent. Next in the pipeline could be Kimberly's Buchanan. The shooting guard is a smooth shooter from deep and has other intangibles that will lead to success. I like the athleticism that he brings along with the hustle and energy that he plays with. Coming off a great weekend while playing with All Wisconsin, Buchanan's stock is trending upward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matthew Foss -- SG -- WOTN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though I don't think he is going to necessarily wow spectators with size or athleticism, Foss is a great basketball player. He can score from all three levels, is a willing passer, defends with intensity, and makes winning basketball plays. This weekend marked my first opportunity to see Foss play in person and he certainly gained a fan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quincy Mosley -- SG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I really value what Mosley brings to the table offensively. The shooting guard is a dynamic scorer who is a massive headache for opposing defenders. He makes outside shots with ease and is also very gifted as a slasher. When Mosley gets rolling and begins to gain confidence, it is too late for defenders. Mosley is a prospect I have had an eye on for a while. Now, he is starting to find his potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->