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<p>This 2026 class lived up to the hype at this years freshman showcase. In a gym filled with talent I was able to pick some prospects who stood out to me the most.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Knueppel caps his summer ball after running with Davis Bros Elite. He returns to the reigning division 2 champs in Wisconsin Lutheran High School. At camp he was a mismatch problem regardless of the defender in front of him. He drew a lot of help defenders which allowed him to provide a great deal of playmaking for Team 6. Knueppel showcased his ability to knock down shots off the dribble. The 6'8 wing had a field day when left open off of catch and shoot situations. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Grice showcased his talents running with [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club'] in the summer months. He returns to the runner up division 2 powerhouse in Nicolet. Grice pushed the pace a great deal for Team 5. He filled the lanes and displayed his quickness from baseline to baseline. The 5'11 guard held his own defensively and even turned over a few opponents. I was very impressed with his decision making in transition.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Djilas will take his talents to Brookfield Academy this coming season. He will be one of the more surprising prospects in the 2027 class. During camp he proved to be a solid defender on the perimeter as well as in the paint. He kept the ball in front when guarding guards. He pulled down a fair share of boards for team 6. I was really impressed with the 6'6 prospects motor and ability to lead the break when necessary. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Luchetti caps his summer ball season with Davis Bros Elite. He returns to Monona Grove for his sophomore campaign. His strong showing at camp had much to do with his paint presence. He blocked and altered a good amount of shots at the rim. He was on a mission to beat his matchup down the floor for advantage baskets. His ability to find himself open in the dunker spot was also impressive. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cooper closes his summer season after running with Next Level Grind. He returned to Escanaba for his sophomore season. At camp he wore his floor general cap. The 5'11 guard wields a strong frame and shifty footwork. His court vision was a catalyst for team 6. He found teammates on time and in position to succeed frequently throughout the evening. I was also impressed with his activity on the boards. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Battles finishes his summer off with [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']. He returned to Grafton high school for his sophomore campaign. At camp he showed off his ability to create his own shot. The 6'0 guard changed direction quickly and handled the ball at a high level. I was really impressed with his mid range jump shot all camp long. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gonzales ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] all summer. He takes on his sophomore campaign at Grafton. During camp he was spacing the floor. He filled the lanes in a major way in transition. His hustle was rewarded with a bunch of corner three opportunities. Gonzales was a threat to score on all three levels when attacking hard closeouts. His patience and high IQ really stood out to me. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Porter ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions'] over the summer. He takes his talents to Heritage Chrisitan for his sophomore year. During camp he proved to have a two-way impact out on the floor. He took his matchup personally on the defensive end. He had good balance and arc on his jump shot. I was really impressed with his shot selection and decision making when he had the ball in his hands.</p>
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This 2026 class lived up to the hype at this years freshman showcase. In a gym filled with talent I was able to pick some prospects who stood out to me the most.
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6'9"
POS
SF/SG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Wisconsin Lutheran
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2028
State:
Texas
School:
New Caney
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HEIGHT
6'6"
POS
CG/PG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Brookfield Academy
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HEIGHT
6'6"
POS
PF/SF
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Monona Grove
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
CG
CLASS
2027
School:
Escanaba
Club:
Next Level Grind
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Grafton
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
CG/SG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Grafton
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
CG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
Heritage Christian
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