Club Preview: Wisconsin Playmakers 16U E32 (North)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Club:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']<br><br><strong>Team:</strong> New Balance E32 North<br><br><strong>Age Level: </strong>16U<br><br><strong>Program Director:</strong> Kris Becker<br><br><strong>Coaches:</strong> Ron Siler, Rob Radloff<br><br><strong>Roster:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 [player_tooltip player_id='2140922' first='Gavin' last='Carufel'], 6-0, Class of 2027, River Falls</strong><br>Averaged 2.0 ppg as a sophomore for the varsity squad at River Falls ... Strong three-point shooter who can play either guard position ... Good defensive quickness on the perimeter ... Competes with lots of energy ... Helped River Falls to a 13-12 record. <strong><br><br>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='2508304' first='Tyson' last='Ott'], 6-0, Class of 2027, Merrill</strong><br>Two-year varsity performer for coach Troy Pieper at Merrill ... Averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 steals as a sophomore while helping the Bluejays to an 11-15 record ... Led the team with 37 made three-point shots ... Skilled guard is can score in different ways and can also play either guard position. <strong><br><br>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='2429607' first='Kellen' last='Donnelly'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Somerset</strong><br>Honorable mention all-league performer in the Middle Border Conference ... Averaged 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.1 steals for Somerset ... Two-year varsity performer and first year with the Playmakers' program ... Solid all-around athlete who competes with passion. <strong><br><br>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='2628474' first='Ransom' last='Dickerson'], 6-5, Class of 2027, G, D.C. Everest</strong><br>Versatile wing with very good size and improving skills ... Played as a reserve for the varsity squad at D.C. Everest as a sophomore ... Good length on defense and a player who can score at all three levels on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='2509452' first='Vander' last='Truax'], 6-5, Class of 2027, G/F, D.C. Everest</strong><br>One of the more intriguing young players in the Wisconsin Valley Conference ... Averaged 7.0 points and 4.8 rebounds as a sophomore for the varsity squad at D.C. Everest, helping the Evergreens to a 13-12 record under coach Oliver Drake ... Can play at the guard and forward positions ... Explosive at times on drives to the basket ... Good scorer from the perimeter and in the post. <strong><br><br>#15 Gavin Peters, 6-4, Class of 2027, F, Prescott</strong><br>Played a role for the varsity squad at Prescott in 2024-25, averaging 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds while helping the Cardinals to a 17-9 record under coach Nick Johnson ... Can play in the post or move out to the perimeter to set screens ... Possesses a soft shooting touch around the basket and is physical when guarding opposing frontline players in the post. <strong><br><br>#20 [player_tooltip player_id='2417746' first='Trevor' last='Robert'], 6-7, Class of 2027, F, Menomonie</strong><br>A big to watch in the state's 2027 class ... Seems to improve by the day ... Averaged 9.8 points and 6.9 rebounds as a sophomore at Menomonie ... Very good size and athleticism ... Excellent shot blocker who has the quickness to guard on the perimeter and the size and length to defend in the post. <strong><br><br>#21 [player_tooltip player_id='2389814' first='Chase' last='Radloff'], 6-5, Class of 2027, F/C, River Falls</strong><br>Playing a few games with the varsity squad at River Falls as a sophomore ... A strong, athletic post who figures to contend for a spot in the Rive Falls playing rotation in 2025-26 ... Solid rebounder who communicates well on the floor. <strong><br><br>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='2409155' first='Aaron' last='Siler'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Saint Croix Central</strong><br>Recently completed his second season with the varsity program at Saint Croix Central ... Averaged 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and a team-best 3.2 assists ... Fourth year in the Playmakers' program ... Excellent court vision and an improving three-point shooter ... Competes with a high basketball IQ.<strong><br><br>#24 [player_tooltip player_id='2429609' first='Caleb' last='Arcand'], 6-2, Class of 2027, G, Clear Lake</strong><br>First-team all-Lakeland West selection as a sophomore ... Helped Clear Lake to a 23-3 record and the league championship ... Averaged 16.9 points and 5.5 rebounds ... Stellar three-point shooter who made 52-of-139 tries from outside the arc for 37 percent ... Scored a career-best 33 points and made five triples in a 74-73 victory over Grantsburg ... Versatile enough to guard multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong><br><br>April 6 -- Ice Breaker (Eau Claire) -- Finished 3-0<br><br>April 11-13 -- New Balance Regional (Rockford, Illinois) -- Finished 1-3 (Overall: 4-3)<br><br>April 25-27 -- NY2LA Spring Extravaganza (Bettendorf, Iowa) -- Finished 2-2 (Overall: 6-5)<br><br>May 9-11 -- Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Plymouth, Minnesota) -- Finished 1-3 (Overall: 7-8) <br><br>May 16-18 -- New Balance E32 (Dallas) -- Finished 4-0 (Overall: 11-8)<br><br>May 30-June 1 -- Ball Until You Fall (River Falls)<br><br>June 7-8 -- Border Battle (Superior)<br><br>July 6-7 -- Team Camp (Site TBD)<br><br>July 9-13 -- New Balance E32 (St. Louis)<br><br>July 17-20 -- New Balance E32 (Memphis)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->