Club Preview: Wisconsin Playmakers 16U South (E32)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Club:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']<br><br><strong>Team: </strong>16U South E32<br><br><strong>Program Director:</strong> Kris Becker<br><br><strong>Coaches:</strong> Alvin Gaddis, Justin Treptow<br><br><strong>Roster:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ajadyas Patschull, 6-5, Class of 2027, F, La Crescent-Hokah, Minn.</strong><br>Smooth forward who can bang in the post and has a soft shooting touch around the basket ... Helped his high school squad to a 13-15 record under coach Eric Wuensch ... Averaged 7.8 ppg and 3.3 rpg as a sophomore on the varsity squad. <br><br><strong>James Ramsey, 6-5, Class of 2027, F, Winona, Minn.</strong><br>First year in the Playmakers program .. Bouncy forward with big upside ... Finished third on the team in scoring at 8.5 ppg. <br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2429735' first='Alex' last='Felch'], 5-11, Class of 2027, G, Bangor</strong><br>Played big minutes for the varsity squad at Bangor as a sophomore, helping the Cardinals to an 11-15 record ... Averaged 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists ... Scored a season-high 10 points in games against Onalaska Luther and Wonewoc-Center. <br><br><strong>Jack Peterson, 5-9, Class of 2027, G, Luther</strong><br>Part of a very talented sophomore class at Luther ... Played on the varsity squad as a sophomore and helped the Knights to a 21-7 record and a sectional appearance before losing to eventual state-champion Aquinas at the semifinal level ... Averaged 2.1 ppg, 0.7 rpg and 0.8 apg as a reserve for coach Dan Unke ... Scored a season-best nine points in a one-point victory over Westby.<br><br><strong>Austin Hill, 6-2, Class of 2027, G/F, La Crescent-Hokah, Minn.</strong><br>An improving wing who can guard multiple positions ... Capable of making perimeter shots while also banging in the post for rebounds and close-range shots ... Figures to be a key player along with Patschull at La Crescent-Hokah the next two seasons. <br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2429726' first='Trent' last='Berg'], 6-2, Class of 2027, F, Luther</strong><br>Played in 21 varsity games as a sophomore ... Started one game for the Knights ... Averaged 1.5 points and 1.8 rebounds ... Known as a solid shooter and another member of that talented sophomore class at Luther.<br><br><strong>Aaron Garcia, 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Whitewater</strong><br>Two-year varsity starter for coach Michael McCabe at Whitewater ... Averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds for the Whippets ... Joins seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1955923' first='Casey' last='Lyon'] and Matthew Carollo in forming a solid returning trio for Whitewater.<br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2485487' first='Lucas' last='Herman'], 6-4, Class of 2027, F, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau</strong><br>Combines all-out hustle with an effective inside/outside game ... Had a strong showing on the Prep Hoops circuit for the Playmakers a year ago ... Earned varsity minutes for a 16-9 squad at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau as a sophomore ... Averaged 2.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists for the Red Hawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2809649' first='Emmett' last='Otto'], 6-3, Class of 2027, F, Prescott</strong><br>Returning starter for one of the elite programs in the Middle Border Conference ... Averaged 10.4 points and 4.0 rebounds as Prescott finished 17-9 under coach Nick Johnson ... One of four returning starters for the Cardinals along with [player_tooltip player_id='2432823' first='Kobe' last='Russell'], [player_tooltip player_id='2500056' first='Max' last='Monteith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2415798' first='Eyan' last='Miller'] ... Second-team all-league selection in 2024-25 ... Scored 22 points in a playoff victory over Baldwin-Woodville. <br><br><strong>Sebastian Gaddis, 6-0, Class of 2027, G, Verona</strong><br>Member of the Playmakers' program since fourth grade ... Missed the past high school season due to family health concerns ... Very good ball handler who is explosive on drives to the basket. <br><br><strong>Schedule:</strong><br> <br>April 6 -- Ice Breaker (Eau Claire) -- Finished 1-2<br><br>April 11-13 -- New Balance Regional (Rockford, Illinois) -- Finished 1-3 (Overall: 2-5)<br><br>May 9-11 -- Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Plymouth, Minnesota) -- Finished 2-2 (Overall: 4-7)<br><br>May 16-18 -- New Balance P32 Live (Dallas) -- Finished 0-4 (Overall: 4-11)<br><br>May 30-June 1 -- Ball Until You Fall (River Falls)<br><br>June 7-8 -- WI/MN Border Battle (Superior)<br><br>June 28-29 -- All-Iowa Attack June Jam (Ames, Iowa)<br><br>July 9-13 -- New Balance P32 Live (St. Louis)<br><br>July 17-20 -- New Balance P32 Live (Memphis)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->