NEXT Midwest Melee: Noteworthy Performers This Weekend (14U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops NEXT Midwest Melee event brought a bunch of solid programs under one roof to compete for a weekend in Chicago, Illinois. In this event there were multiple prospects that stood out for their effort and production. In this article we highlight a few prospects that really stood out more than most the past few days. Each player is someone that showed their worth, their future potential, and what they do best all weekend long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2405197"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2405197' first='Tyler' last='Kowal'] of the [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers'] was someone that we mentioned earlier this week due to his competitiveness on the hardwood but he also had a specific standout performance against Kessell Heat 2028 during this event. Kowal ended this contest with over 30 Points (9-20), 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, while also going 10/12 from the free throw stripe. This was one of the most dominant performances of the weekend by any prospect at the 14U level. He not only showed that he can score the ball at a high rate from all three offensive levels, he also hit his teammates with some solid Assists and he went up to Rebound more than most. Kowal has the potential to be very good when everything is said and done in the future. 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In one of their first contests of the weekend, [program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] beat the [program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers'] in a big comeback victory at the end of the game. One of their best players, who really put on in the second half during this one was #34 - [player_tooltip player_id='2447792' first='Cooper' last='Friedman']. Friedman knocked down a three pointer in the first half to get himself going and it was down hill from there. In the second half, Friedman hit multiple three pointers in the last five minutes to help his team take the lead and keep it to seal the Victory in the end. Overall, Friedman is a solid overall prospect that clearly knows what he does best. 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He is very good at searching for his 1v1 opportunities on offense, so that he can take advantage of them with his size and athletic ability. He does a great job rebounding on both sides of the floor and he has a consistent style of that standouts throughout the duration of a contest. Defensively, he was just as good in several contests this weekend, really helping him standout on that side of the ball.. He is a prospect that can get up and pressure the ball or he can wall up against someone that might be bigger in size. All in all, he could truly be an X factor for a lot of teams out there if used in the correct ways and he plays to his strengths.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2422329"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"I would categorize [player_tooltip player_id='2422329' first='Giovanni' last='Sanderlin'] as a prospect with a crafty style of play. He is 6'1, he can stretch the floor with his offensive ability off the catch or dribble, he can recover if he ever gets beaten on the defensive side, and he can change the outcome off a game with his performance alone. This weekend there were a few games that Sanderlin showed out as one of the best on the floor with the highest ceiling looking into the future. His smooth rhythm and upbeat tempo that he competes with makes him a tough prospect to stick in front of. As in, it's very hard to time what he is going to do. Other than all of this ability, I would say that he also does a great job of letting the game come to him. He takes what the defense gives him and it usually works out for the best. 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The advantage his team possesses when he has the ball in his hands is different though. He can keep tempo, make nifty passes with either hand, and at least control a little more of the game as a whole. This Spartans team had trouble finding some offense at times this weekend but it wasn't due to a lack of effort. They showed out, Phillips played consistent every game and they all left it all on the court. Which is all you can ask for from a coach perspective.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d2c07057f5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->