#NEXTWarForTheNorth: 14U Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Next still has a ton of prospects to mention from War For The North. Here, we look at some high-end, high-quality, and difference-making guard/wing prospects. A nice mix of guards and wings from the 14U group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2392326' first='Max' last='Denson'] | Team FSA</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2407190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9124-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9124-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2407190" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Denson is a long point guard, listed at 6'3”. He has a smooth handle on the ball and is a pass-first player that sees the floor and the action well. Got into the lane effectively, jump-stopping to two feet and becoming a playmaker. Effective in the open court. Great instincts as a defender. He could pressure with length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2385784' first='Kemper' last='Thorson'] | Minnesota Lightning</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2406999,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9354-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9354-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2406999" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You couldn't tell Kemper was playing up a division in the 14U group, because he handled point guard duties with such poise and control. He more than belonged, and was a great ball-handler, controlled pace, and was elite at setting up teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2397500' first='Brady' last='Beissel'] | Real Phenom</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2407042,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8584.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8584.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2407042" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I thought Brady brought a well-rounded game to War For The North. Not an electric athlete but moves well enough to make a play. He adds a good amount of toughness when going straight at the hoop. Drew a ton of contact and was living at the free-throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2385538' first='Cohen' last='Kendhammer'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2407038,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8769-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8769-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2407038" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cohen was one of the top prospects and performers, at the same time. He used his six-foot frame at a high level and advantage. He could take over games at times, using his frame and athleticism to finish at the hoop. So along with [player_tooltip player_id='2405197' first='Tyler' last='Kowal'], it made for a dangerous duo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2385479' first='William' last='Dickinson'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2407043,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8770-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8770-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2407043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dickinson was on a loaded [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers'] team that won the championship. He wasn't a guy to close a game with Kowal and Kendhammer next to him, but he was performing in his own right. He is an 2-guard with some ability to get to the hoop, shoot the three, and move the ball around quickly and dish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Raphael Capacia | 204 Elite</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2407161,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8634-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_8634-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2407161" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In my opinion, Capacia was the most dynamic and skilled point guard. An elite++ handle on the ball and quickness with it. Elite skills as a passer, where he can make difficult and highly-skilled passes. Money from three with a smooth stroke where he can pull off the dribble from there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->