Midwest Showdown Day 3 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824964' first='Garrett' last='Wickesberg'] - The 2029 Wickesberg is a guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard'] 14U Reese. One drive Wickesberg showed good footwork from the attack position with the ball, his hands going from the perimeter to the basket for a score. Wickesberg showed a good mid-range shot on another basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2833358,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_langston_jones.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_langston_jones.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2833358" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397944' first='Langston' last='Jones'] is a 2030 center for All Wisconsin that is listed at five-foot-eight-inches from last summer but Jones looked at least six-feet now. Jones' size difference versus his opponents was a significant advantage on the glass and anywhere around the basket. Jones utilized his size advantage and showcased solid touch close to the basket. His shot motion didn't look all that bad either when shooting free throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824962' first='Lucas' last='Mongiat'] - Mongiat a 2029 guard for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard'] 14U Reese had a possession where he dribbled full-court through multiple defenders for a score. Another score in semi-transition Montgiat showed good patience on a drive using a slip screen.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2486564' first='Kolden' last='Johnson'] - The six-foot-four-inch 2029 Johnson scored 25 points versus Martin Brothers 14U scoring 11 shots inside or around the painted area. Martin Bros team just didn't have anything for Johnson who carried his [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] team in the 1st half. Johnson showed toughness and grit scoring baskets and very good touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2891743' first='Caleb' last='Hedtke'] - Hedtke plays for MTXE Premier 14U King and put together three solid games over the weekend. In the game I saw him up close he scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds against the [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard'] Reese. In another game he scored 17 points including 7 free throws and grabbed 8 rebounds plus 2 blocks versus Royal Flush Elite. Versus [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Hedtke scored 15 points to lead them in that game as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2382081' first='Will' last='Newton'] is a 2030 guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. Newton showed good ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter making two 3-pointers in one game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2833363,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_rj_yates.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_rj_yates.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2833363" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2830040' first='RJ' last='Yates'] is a five-foot-two-inch 2030 guard for All Wisconsin. Yates is a speed guard, quick first step and moves very quickly side to side. Can handle the ball well, and seems to see the floor feel. As he matures Yates should be a quality point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2833364,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_elias_request.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/pghcircuit_tp_ms_elias_request.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2833364" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elias Request for [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] 14U showcased his greater maturity than other 14U players with good shot range and good size and strength. The 2029 guard looked confident in his shots, and move around the floor with awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->