Midwest Showdown: Day 2 Standouts (17U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Amari Allen | Power 5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Allen led with his energy for Wisconsin Playground. He displayed the ability to be a hybrid defender, switching between 1-5. His athletic prowess allowed him to be eclectic in the open floor. His strength and toughness was apparent as he finished through contact a great deal on day 2.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ky'moni Hunt | [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hunt pushed the pace for [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc']. His quick first step was electric, he was able to blow by the initial defender and connect on floaters and pull ups. His speed with the ball was on display in the open floor. Most impressive was his ability to complete acrobatic layups with a defender present. </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']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Womack was very efficient with his movement on and off the ball for [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He showed a next level shot selection from beyond the arc, pulling up with little to no wasted motion. Most impressive was his shot making even through hard closeouts, he visited the free throw line frequently and connected on a 4-point play as well.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1172445' first='Desmond' last='Jones'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jones was a reliable source of scoring for [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc']. He scored it on all three levels of the floor and made timely and high level decisions off the catch. He used his strength and body well in the mid range and showed great touch when rising and firing.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jarmarion Batemon | Power 5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Batemon was a skilled sniper for Power 5 on day 2. He needed to be located early as he has next level range, and his swift and high release made it tough for defenders to close out. His movement off the ball and soft touch made almost every shot he took had a chance to go in. Power 5 benefited greatly when he was out on the floor.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1371733' first='Juan' last='Guerrero Hernandez'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Guerrero Hernandez was a tough cover with the ball in his hands for [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He forced a lot of help from defenders when using the screen and rolls, and he read the help at a high level quite often. He caught multiple lobs against zone coverage. What also stood out to me was his ability to guard on the perimeter and also meet opponents at the rim.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1390441' first='Devin' last='Brown'] | Power 5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brown wore a point forward hat for Power 5. He was a mismatch problem more times than not, and he read the help in a timely manner. He has a surprisingly tight handle to go along with elite physical attributes. He played above the rim a great deal, finishing with power or finesse.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->