Queen City Clash Players To Take Note Of Part 2
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The Queen City Clash was an electric event on the Prep Hoops Circuit. We’re going to take our second look at some player’s performances to take note of from the event. You can find my additional coverage of the Queen…
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Continue ReadingThe Queen City Clash was an electric event on the Prep Hoops Circuit. We’re going to take our second look at some player’s performances to take note of from the event.
You can find my additional coverage of the Queen City Clash below!
Noah Wentz
Noah Wentz
Wentz definitely left his mark at the Queen City Clash. He’s a dangerous shooter and that will always draw the eyes of a college coach. Wentz averaged 10.3 point per game at the event. More impressive than the number was the way he did it with good shot selection and a consistent stroke.
Milan showed that he’ll be a player to watch with the Kentuckiana Hoops 2026 team this season. Milan was a tough ball handler that featured change of pace and quickness. Milan also showed that he can groove his jumper and be a knock down shooter. He had a tremendous Saturday putting up 18 and 13 points respectively.
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AJ Dean
AJ Dean
Dean really put himself on the map in Cincinnati last weekend. If a team at the next level is looking for a true lead guard, they should glance in his direction. Dean really thrived last weekend as a floor general for the Ky Storm Elite 2026 team. He didn’t waste dribbles and he got the ball in the hands of open scorers.
Gaines showed a very intriguing game last weekend at the Queen City Clash. He hit some huge triples in the very first game for his team. His ability to be an athletic shooter is very eye opening. Gaines showed the ability to fire it up off the catch and he didn’t need much space to get a look.
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Rademacher keeps turning heads at events. Going back to even last year, he consistently drew praise for his decision making, basketball IQ and leadership. That continued last weekend. Rademacher “does the little things” to the point that it could land him on a college roster.
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Keaten McGrath
Keaten McGrath
McGrath definitely caught my eye at the Prep Hoops Circuit event in Cincinnati. Defense can get taken for granted sometimes in grassroots basketball, but not for McGrath. His energy and effort on that end were game changers. He picked up big stop and after big stop over the course of the weekend.
Ben Shorten
Ben Shorten
Shorten is definitely a player to keep in the notebook as the spring and summer carries on. He has good height and a good frame to along with what seems to be a lot of versatility. Shorten can contribute on both ends of the floor. I’m willing to bet that, with his upside, there will be a ton of growth in his game.