#PHCreamCityCollision: Max’s Day One Standouts
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Seven of the top performers I saw on Saturday in New Berlin at the Cream City Collision! Ethan Joling WI #10 PG #4 HEIGHT 6'6" POS PG CLASS 2026 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Ethan Joling Class 2026…
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Ethan was doing a little of everything on Saturday for All Wisconsin. At 6’6 he spent some time handling the ball for his team, some time slashing from the wing, and some time posting up smaller defenders. He’s such a versatile player who’s difficult to matchup with because of his ability to hurt you inside or out. Can go coast-to-coast on his own in transition or drive and dish to set up his teammates with easy buckets. Threw down a transition dunk towards the end of the game to cap off a big win.
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Kellan’s combination of size and shooting make makes him an intriguing prospect in the 2027 class. Against ABC Young Lions he was torching the defense from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of his first 5 attempts from deep. He was at his best as a catch-and-shoot threat, but showed he can do more than just shoot from deep. In the 2nd half he had a pair of tough finishes through contact, and a chase-down block late in the game that was key in getting his team a win.
Elijah had a strong showing for 24:Up on Saturday morning. The defense just couldn’t keep him out of the paint, as he has such a quick first step with the ball. Elijah was getting into the lane at will to kick it out to his open shooters on the perimeter. He created countless good looks for his teammates this way. If the gap was there though he wasn’t afraid to get all the way to the rim and finish. Showcased a lightning quick spin move to evade defenders in the lane. Later in the day I saw him take flight for a transition dunk over a defender on the next court over.
Andrew Nolde Andrew Nolde 6’9″ | C St. Thomas Academy | 2025 MN had an impressive showing with Minnesota Select . The 6’9 big was constantly looking to get the ball on the block, and when he did there wasn’t much defenders could do to stop him. Nolde could score with a simple turn over his left shoulder, or utilize his footwork to get his defender in the air and score from there. Had a couple of really nice up-and-under moves to create scoring chances. I liked how hard he was working on the offensive glass to create putback opportunities for himself. Good touch around the basket at 6’9. Intriguing player I’ll be keeping an eye out for over the rest of the spring/summer.
Lee helped lead his Team Iowa squad to a comfortable win in the game I watched. He started off with 9 points in just the first few minutes of the game, showing his ability to stretch the floor with his outside jumper or power his way to the basket. He’s a bit of an undersized stretch-four, with his strong frame allowing him to play a bit bigger than his height. Gamez was knocking down pick & pop jumpers, using his body to box out and attack rebounds with two hands, and setting good screens to free up his teammates in a win.
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Tylan Lister
Tylan Lister
This was my first time seeing Lister play, and it’s fair to say he stood out. He had arguably the best scoring performance I saw all day, constantly getting to his pull-up jumper from mid-range. He’s one of those players who isn’t going to stand out with elite quickness or explosiveness, but just knows how to change his speeds and use his body to get to his spots. Has a high release with good elevation to get his jumper off with a hand in his face. Lister put up big scoring numbers to help keep his team in it against a tough Mad City Mambas team.
Michael has established himself as a big time scorer during the high school season, but last night he impressed with his vision and playmaking ability. For someone who can get his own shot just about any time he wants to, Michael is a very unselfish player who isn’t afraid to sacrifice a good shot to get a great one for a teammate. So good at getting into the elbow area, faking a pull-up jumper, and zipping it in to one of his bigs around the rim. At 6’2 he possesses a powerful frame that allows him to bully his way to the basket for high percentage looks when needed. I liked the way he went out and competed on the defensive end as well, pressuring the ball hard and using his length to get up in passing lanes.