#PHMidwestShowdown: 17u Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the wings who impressed at the 17u level in Appleton at the Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1172445"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07b893"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1172445' first='Desmond' last='Jones'] is a bruiser wing for [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc']. Able to alternate between the 3 and 4 spots, he was a difficult matchup for [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard']. When defended with a big he had the quickness to blow by the rim, but when guarded by a smaller wing he was just too strong to contain around the basket. Without a true big on his team, Desmond carried a lot of responsibility as a rebounder, and did a nice job of attacking the ball out of the air and securing possession in traffic. Flashed a solid jumper from outside as well. Was a key player in his team's win over the Blizzard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240336"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07b930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amari has a long list of Division One offers for a reason. He blends height, skill, and athleticism into a versatile package on the wing. Amari mixed in transition dunks, finishes off the drive, and pull-up jumpers helping lead his team to an undefeated weekend. When Amari gets into a rhythm there isn't much you can do as a defender. His mid-range jumper is so dangerous, and he's able to get to his spots with ease to rise up into it. Hit a pair of clutch jumpers to help give his team a boost of momentum as they want on to win a close game against Wisconsin PGC on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381607"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07b9a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'4, Samuel is an explosive athlete out on the wing. Running with [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Inferno, he was attacking the basket hard, doing a nice job of drawing some fouls in the process. If he gets a clear path to the rim he's going to look to throw down dunks, and his explosiveness translates to the defensive end as a shot blocker as well. The bulk of his offense in the game I saw came attacking the basket, but he's capable of rising up for a mid-range jumper when his man sags off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351718"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07ba1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aaron was a big reason why Playground and Power 5 went down to the wire on Saturday. He started off the game strong with a pair of deep 3's, and didn't really cool down the rest of the game. He has a quicker release than you'd expect at around 6'6, and his range extends to well beyond the high school line, making him a threat to shoot just about any time the ball comes his way. In the two games I watched he showcased some improved explosiveness as well, catching an alley-oop dunk and throwing down another dunk off a backdoor cut. Womack showed why he's recently added an offer from Murray State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397160"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07ba8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing alongside a pair of D1 commits during the winter, Stefan's 3.8 ppg average may not be eye catching, but his play with All Wisconsin over the weekend certainly was. He was one of the best shooters I saw over the weekend, made even more impressive by the fact that he stands 6'6. In the two games I watched I saw Stefan moving fluidly in the open floor and on the wing, showing the ability to shoot off the catch or dribble. Really like how he would pass and relocate, constantly trying to find space off the ball. Flashed his athleticism in the open floor as he threw down an alley-oop against United Hoops. I liked the confidence he played with, and he seems to be a name to watch during the summer for schools looking for a big wing or stretch-four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874994"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07bb02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another player having a breakout spring is [player_tooltip player_id='1874994' first='TJ' last='Ricketts']. He's an explosive wing-guard who can put points on the board in a hurry. Changes directions really well at 6'4, with the athleticism to hang in the air for acrobatic finishes inside. Knocked down his first two 3's in the game I watched on Sunday, hitting a third in the 2nd half as well. Tons of potential as a defender due to his ability to defend the 1-3 at the high school level. Also added in 14 points in a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] and 22 in a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089686"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665633a07bb77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a big win over Drive Pro Select, Quinton was tough to keep away from the rim. He was just too strong for opposing wings to contain, combined with a quick crossover to change directions and get his man on his hip as he got downhill. Any time S.O.Y.L. Eagles Xspress needed a bucket, Quinton could attack the basket and put points on the board. Physical wing-guard helped his team go 3-0 on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->