#PHMadnessInTheMidwest: Friday's 17U standouts

Following are some standouts from Friday's action at the Prep Hoops Madness in the Midwest at Community First Champion Center in Appleton.    Schlaefer had it going early and then made some big plays late to help [program_tooltip program_id='2494175' first='JAG' last='Select'] post a 63-60 win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076001' first='Wear' last='Out the Net'] - Kranz. Schlaefer scored the first 14 points of the game for his team as he finished off drives to the basket, knocked down a couple of threes and scored in transition. His shiftiness with the ball in his hands and his quick first step kept defenders a bit off balance for most of the game. He hit some big shots down the stretch, including a clutch triple, and finished with 26 points to lead all scorers. Schlaefer is a point guard with good vision and the ability to put up points on the scoreboard.     Padilla stepped to the foul line with under 15 seconds to go and his team up one. He calmly sank two free throws to provide [program_tooltip program_id='2494175' first='JAG' last='Select'] with the cushion it needed to turn back [program_tooltip program_id='2076001' first='Wear' last='Out the Net'] - Kranz. Padilla finished the game with 11 points as he used his physicality, solid footwork and patience to score near the basket. He also grabbed some big rebounds, set some screens and basically did whatever was needed to help his team garner a victory.     Owata was a tough cover for [program_tooltip program_id='2494175' first='JAG' last='Select'] as he used his height, physicality and length to score in the post while also stepping outside and draining some perimeter shots, including a couple of three-point shots. Owata finished with a team-best 21 points in the 63-60 loss to [program_tooltip program_id='2494175' first='JAG' last='Select'], and proved to be a dependable go-to scorer for [program_tooltip program_id='2076001' first='Wear' last='Out the Net'] - Kranz. After playing for the Lakeville South JV program as a junior due to a transfer, Owata figures to be a key player for his high school squad next season.     Maniscalco missed most of the high school season at De Pere after undergoing some surgery. He came to play in 13 games from late January until the end of the season. Maniscalco is a skilled shooting guard with deep range and soft touch. He can get his shot off in a hurry and also can ball fake and put the ball on the floor to score in the lane or find an open teammate. Like all De Pere players, Maniscalco is solid in almost all aspects of the game, but his shooting is what could make a big impact for both the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] and De Pere.     Weber brings tons of energy and aggressiveness to the game, and those attributes usually lead to positive results for his team. Weber handled the ball well against [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] and was able to get past his defenders for eight shot shots in the lane or dump off passes to his teammates. In addition, Weber moves his feet well on defense and can put extreme pressure on opposing backcourt players. Weber had 11 points and his a three for the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] in their loss to [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'].     The [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] - Reyes squad was loaded with physical players who moved opponents with their size and strength. And then they complemented their physicality with some impressive skill, particularly from Knutson. The sweet shooting wing prospect drilled some three-point baskets early for [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] as they took an early lead and maintained their advantage over the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] throughout the game en route to a 62-47 victory.         Every player who saw action for [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] UA Rise in its win over [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] performed well. The team shared the ball at a high level, made the extra pass, defended with purpose and collectively rebounded well. No player exemplified that team play more than Prusko, a very intelligent and steady lead guard who looks to make that extra pass that leads to great looks for his teammates. Prusko is a capable scorer in his own right, but it's his decision making, toughness on defense and overall basketball IQ that stand out the most when watching him play.     A lock-and-loaded shooter. Gustafson always appears ready to let loose with a three-point attempt. Whether he's toeing the arc or several feet behind the line, Gustafson is confident when he lets loose with his shot. And he absolutely can get on a roll from deep as he did for [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] UA Rise against [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848']. He hit back-to-back triples early in the game to give his team the lead for good, and then added another from distance a few minutes later. Gustafson has good size and strength in addition to his deadly perimeter jumper.     [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] is capable of playing some strong basketball and has already done so this spring. The game with [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] UA Rise got away from Dorgu and Co. early, but that didn't stop Dorgu from flashing some of his vast potential. An athletic 6-foot-6 forward who finishes well on either side of the hoop. Dorgu rebounds and defenders near the basket, runs th court and gives good effort each time he steps onto the court. Equally important, he plays within himself on offense and doesn't try to do too much. A solid player with a nice upside as he continues to develop his skills.     A bulldog in the backcourt. That probably best sums up the play of Grant, who defends with intensity and physicality while also scoring from the perimeter and off the dribble. He helped [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Inferno to a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2506415' first='Elite' last='Legacy'] Friday evening with his ball handling, passing, scoring and defense. He's a kid who loves to compete and gives 110 percent effort when he's in the contest.     The [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Inferno 17U squad has a bunch of kids from all over, and they seem to mesh well. Players from the Fox Valley Association, Upper Michigan, homeschool and small-school powers make up the roster for coach Isaiah Warning's squad. Collectively, they make things happen. At the center of all of that activity is Frisque, a mobile 6-foot-5 forward who played well last winter for the North East Wisconsin Christian Homeschool Athletic Association squad. Frisque made some jumpers and used his length and jumping ability to score in the lane as well as the Blaze turned back [program_tooltip program_id='2506415' first='Elite' last='Legacy'].     Mosley has added a bunch of muscle and weight to his frame over the past 12 months, and his increased physical strength made it difficult for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] to keep him out of the lane. Mosley scored in the paint and made some mid range shots for [program_tooltip program_id='2506415' first='Elite' last='Legacy'] while also defending on the perimeter with his lateral quickness and toughness.     Due to his ability to knock down shots outside the arc and use his size and strength to score near the basket, Tiutczenko figures to get plenty of looks from scholarship-level schools in the next few months. His production and activity were impressive for [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] UA Rise as they cruised to a big win over [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848']. Tiutczenko buried several triples early in the game, and he then later he did a good job of running the floor and beating defenders to the basket to score at the rim. He is a good passer, solid finisher and impressive shooter. All at 6-foot-7.

Following are some standouts from Friday's action at the Prep Hoops Madness in the Midwest at Community First Champion Center in Appleton.