Club Preview: Wisconsin Playmakers North 17U (E32)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Club:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']<br><br><strong>Team: </strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] North New Balance Elevate 32<br><br><strong>Age Level:</strong> 17U<br><br><strong>Program Director: </strong>Kris Becker<br><br><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Caleb Steinert<br><br><strong>Roster:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='2484370' first='Mylo' last='Albrecht'], 6-3, Class of 2026, G, Northland Pines</strong><br>Unanimous first-team all-league choice in the Great Northern Conference ... Helped Northland Pines to a 15-11 record by averaging 16.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals ... Made 41 three-point shots on the season ... Had 27 points, six rebounds and three triples in a non-league loss to Wausau West ... Two-year varsity performer for Northland Pines ... A left-handed wing prospect who finishes well on both sides of the rim ... High IQ defensive player who can lead the charge on the break. <br><br><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='2522799' first='Cooper' last='Michalski'], 6-1, Class of 2026, G, Chequamegon</strong><br>Three-year varsity performer at Chequamegon ... Unanimous first-team all-Marawood North selection ... Led the league in scoring at 23.0 ppg ... Also contributed 8.5 rpg and 1.6 apg ... Shot 152 foul shots on the season and made 74 percent of his tries ... Scored a career-high 39 points in a loss to Phillips ... Good strength and athleticism. <strong><br><br>#3 Jack Albrecht, 6-0, Class of 2027, PG, Northland Pines</strong><br>Playing an up an age group as a class of 2027 prospect ... Started as a sophomore at Northland Pines ... Averaged 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals as the Eagles finished 15-11 ... High basketball IQ point guard who defends well on the perimeter. <strong><br><br>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='2432824' first='Drew' last='Eisel'], 6-3, Class of 2026, G/F, Superior</strong><br>First-team all-Lake Superior Conference selection ... Three-year varsity competitor for Superior ... Averaged 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists ... Strong rebounder who scores often on put backs ... Physically and mentally strong player who can guard multiple positions. <strong><br><br>#9 Landon Anrig, 6-0, Class of 2026, G, Superior</strong><br>Starter for Superior's title squad in the Lake Superior Conference ... Shot 40 percent from three-point range while also taking on the challenge of guarding the opponent's top perimeter player ... Competes with tons of energy and passion ... One of several key returning players in 2025-25 for Superior. <strong><br><br>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='2391096' first='JJ' last='Heikkinen'], 5-8, Class of 2026, PG, Phillips</strong><br>Three-year varsity player ... Second-team all-league player in Marawood North ... Averaged 15.0 points and 2.7 assists ... Has scored 900 points in three years of varsity play ... Helped Phillips to a 17-9 record ... Scored career-high 27 points in a victory over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser ... Made 62-of-173 attempts from three-point range for 36 percent while helping Phillips to a 17-9 record under coach Amy Ring. <strong><br><br>#14 Colson Schumacher, 6-1, Class of 2026, G, Superior</strong><br>Playing time increased as the season progressed for Superior ... Averaged 5.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075852' first='Spartans' last=''] ... Third year in the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']' program ... Gets into the lane and finds open shooters on the perimeter.<strong><br><br>#15 Adam Reckmeyer, 6-5, Class of 2026, G/F, Hibbing, Minn.</strong><br>Played the point forward position and helped Hibbing to a 19-10 record and the Class AAA Section 7 final ... Averaged 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists ... Fourth year in the Wisconsin Playmaker program ... Can score facing the basket or on the blocks with his size and length. <strong><br><br>#24 Lance Johnson, 6-8, Class of 2026, F, Hermantown, Minn.</strong><br>Good perimeter shooter ... Has knocked down five or more three-point shots in a single game on multiple occasions for Hermantown ... Is working on developing his post game, which has improved as he has gained some weight and strength over the past six months.<strong><br><br>#32 [player_tooltip player_id='2547238' first='Xander' last='Beeksma'], 6-3, Class of 2026, G, Mellen</strong><br>Shared Player of the Year laurels in the Northern Lights Conference with [player_tooltip player_id='2493656' first='Quintin' last='Bresette'] of Bayfield ... Helped Mellen to a 22-4 record and the league championship ... Averaged 15.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists ... Good length and very quick hands on defense ... Can bury triples and slash to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong><br><br>April 6 -- Ice Breaker (Eau Claire) -- Finished 2-1<br><br>April 11-13 -- New Balance Regional (Rockford, Illinois) -- Finished 0-4 (Overall: 2-5)<br><br>May 3-4 -- SSA Spring Showcase (Fargo, North Dakota) -- Finished 3-2 (Overall: 5-5)<br><br>May 9-11 -- Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Plymouth, Minnesota) -- Finished 3-1 (Overall: 8-6)<br><br>May 16-18 -- New Balance E32 Live Session 1 (Dallas) -- Finished 3-1 (Overall: 11-7)<br><br>May 30-June 1 -- Ball Til You Fall (River Falls)<br><br>June 7-8 -- Border Battle (Superior)<br><br>July 10-13 -- New Balance E32 Live Session 2 (St. Louis)<br><br>July 17-20 -- New Balanced E32 Live Session 3 (Memphis)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->