Midwest Showdown: Day 1 Standouts (17U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Juan Guerrero-Hernandez | [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Guerrero-Hernandez did a little bit of everything on Day 1 for [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He jumped passes and turned defense into offense in full court pressure situations. He protected the rim very well for a guard, he blocked and altered several shots via chasedowns. Most impressive was his ability to finish consecutive alley-oops.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1485498' first='Isaiah' last='Mellock'] | 24:Up</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mellock showed up big time as a combo guard for 24:Up and proved to be a versatile scorer. He displayed a very steady handle when under pressure, and a deep shot making ability even when contested. Mellock displayed strong drives when ran off the lines and visited the free throw line quite a bit as a result.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Kai Rodgers | [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rodgers was a standout rim protector that blocked and adjusted shots a great deal for [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He wields great athleticism and wingspan that allowed him to lock up his matchup as well as chasedown shot attempts as a help defender. He provided momentum shifting dunks from the dunker spot.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jacob Block | Illinois Elite</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Block spaced the floor out for Illinois Elite. He displayed high level movement off the ball and connected on multiple threes because of it. He created his own shot off the dribble and showed a soft touch in the mid range. He provided steady scoring on all three levels on Day 1.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1351718' first='Aaron' last='Womack'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Womack was a consistent impact for [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He needed to be located early and often as he shot a great clip in catch and shoot scenarios. His impact carried over to the defensive end as well, he played the passing lanes and blocked and adjusted shots at the basket.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1929671' first='Jack' last='Young'] | 24Up</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Young had a hand in multiple impact plays on Day 1 for 24:Up. He extended possessions on the offensive boards regardless of the size in the paint. His willingness to fill the lanes in transition and apply pressure was on full display. Most impressive was his shot making ability in clutch moments.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->