Spring Recap: Midwest Stampede 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring portion of the grassroots season has basically come to a close. The action has been intense and their has been some high level play across the country, including in Michigan. The Midwest Stampede unveiled their 2027 squad, led by Coach Jennings. They are on the ultra competitive Prep Hoops Circuit and have matched up with competitive teams from more than a handful of states. The team has impressed, playing well and seeing significant improvement from all players. Let's recap the Midwest Stampede's 2027 spring grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After facing some incredibly tough competition in Cincinnati at the Prep Hoops Circuit's Queen City Clash, the team saw success at the [program_tooltip program_id='2077018' first='Great' last='Lakes Warriorz'] Spring Shootout. They eventually lost in the championship game. The Midwest Stampede 2027 team really showed out at the Prep Hoops Circuit's Cream City Collision in Milwaukee. They put together an impressive 3-1 record on the weekend. They followed that up by earning a 2-2 record with a great finish at Prep Hoops Live. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE PLAYERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399896"],"_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-665b28c6bc23f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnhart has shown tremendous growth in his game this spring. New to high level grassroots basketball, it's easy to see his game take form. He's a strong finisher and at his best cutting to the rim and finishing. Barnhart will be a player to watch in July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399962"],"_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-665b28c6bc29e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kurncz&nbsp;is having a breakout season with the Midwest Stampede 2027 team. His talents were a bit of a secret, but they are anything but that now. Kurncz&nbsp;plays with a very high basketball IQ. He makes solid basketball decisions and can create and score from multiple levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412865"],"_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-665b28c6bc2df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kinkema&nbsp;is a name to remember in the state of Michigan. Just like Kurncz above, he's having a huge breakout spring. Kinkema&nbsp;is a versatile guard that can play on and off the ball. He's successfully unselfish with the ball, but can be a game changer when he gets hot with his jumper or attacks off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140540"],"_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-665b28c6bc320"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">VanWagner is establishing himself as a premier prospect with the Midwest Stampede 2027. He's powerful in the paint and has developed touch and reliability with the ball. VanWagner has shown that he can be a potent rebounder and control the glass. He can limit possessions for opponents as well as pick up put back buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2423105"],"_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-665b28c6bc36b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Urban is new to the state and will be a highly regarded 2027 prospect. He has elite speed and handles and can create for himself or his teammates with his quickness and ball skills. Urban has the ability to be a top notch chest to chest ball pressure defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398224"],"_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-665b28c6bc3a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tucker is playing up as a 2028 and his game is benefitting big time from it. He came in with a reputation as a shooter, but that's just 1 piece of his game. Tucker is physically and mentally tough and has been asked to crash the boards for the Stampede. As a younger player, he's done a more than admirable job filling needed roles on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Myles Jones","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Johns","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Midwest Stampede 2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665b28c6bc43c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones has been an impressive player with the Midwest Stampede. He's been that do-it-all tough guy that every team needs. Jones plays to win and stats are secondary to him. He's unselfish with the ball, but recognizes good looks at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2423102"],"_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-665b28c6bc47e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justice is a lead guard that was playing up for the Stampede. He's quick and could handle the ball, helping his upside as a point. Justice has the ability to heat up his jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->