Prep Hoops Live: Wisconsin 2027 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first live event of the Prep Hopps Circuit took place this weekend outside of Chicago. Following are five 2027 standouts from the great state of Wisconsin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2508477' first='Graeson' last='Geiger']</strong> <strong>6-1 Fort Atkinson (pictured) </strong>Turned in one of the performances of the weekend on Saturday afternoon. Was outstanding in defeating one of the top teams in the field in North Dakota Phenom. Got to the basket at will with an extremely quick first step. Seemingly moved at a different pace and manner than his opponents. Didn't necessarily “speed” his way around the perimeter. Bounded and bounced to get to his spots as a long strider. Kept defenders from sagging off penetration with a pure and well schooled jump shot. Rose easily and finished at the rim. Did not appear to mind or shy away from contact. The athleticism helped him play taller than his listed height. Put up 28 points in the aforementioned victory. Led his [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] squad to a 3-1 record on the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2473025' first='Jackson' last='Bouressa'] <strong>6-6 Stevens Point </strong>Boursessa initially caught my eye late Saturday afternoon with a pair of emphatic blocks against Chicago area Flight Athletics. The aggression set the tone defensively. Was big throughout the game, helping his Wisconsin Playmaker Appleton squad hold on for a two point victory. Has a sturdy and bulky frame that he is not afraid to throw around. Good athlete and showed lateral quickness on the defensive end. More than just a defensive contributor. Put up 11 points in the victory over previously mentioned [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140993' first='Xavier' last='Bezares'] 6-0 Neenah </strong>While Bouressa was doing the dirty work down low. Bezares was red hot from beyond the arc. Had perhaps the shooting performance of the event. Hitting eight… no typo… eight threes in giving [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] their only loss of the weekend. Kept up the hot shooting by hitting the first two of the game against North Dakota Phenom. Isn't very big but makes up it with an extremely quick release. While it's a sudden release, it's not rushed and is fundamentally sound. Gets his feet organized quickly keeps his shoulders squared to the basket. Was also a good ball handler who played the point. That will probably be his position long term.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414753' first='Rigg' last='Waterman'] 6-4 Waukesha Catholic Memorial </strong>Tall and rangy wing caught my eye in a Saturday night victory over Chicago Cannons. Got the basket often. Easily rose over defenders with his size and elevation. Absorbed contact on drives despite not being the thickest prospect. Was a creative finisher around the rim. Couldn't sag off him as he showed himself to be a proficient ouside shooter. Hit four threes in the win over the Cannons. Finished with 23 points in that one and led his MTXE Premier squad to a 3-1 record on the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2508649' first='Jayden' last='Suehs'] 6-11 Stevens Point </strong>We'll wrap up with the tallest player in the field. Suehs has a ways to go, but at nearly seven feet tall has a lot potential already. The potential comes from the movement profile. Usually prospects this tall and skinny still appear to growing into their body. Suehs is a fluid athlete who runs the court well. Also doesn't appear to float on the perimeter. Stays down low and competes at the rim. While he gets an “A” for effort. This is where his lack of strength and slender frame are apparent. The good news is that can change quickly. The “want to” element is there. While natural growth and the weight room can help close the gap. Bigs always develop slower than guards or wings. This is certainly a prospect to monitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->