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17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2

17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp July 7, 2025 @ 07:08 AM
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Jensen LePla
Jensen LePla 6'5" | SG | 2027
MI
Mareon Knott
Mareon Knott 6'4" | PF | 2026
MI
Jaden Garwood
Jaden Garwood 6'4" | SF/CG | 2026
MI
Brendan Slack
Brendan Slack 6'4" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Cole Charter
Cole Charter 6'4" | CG | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NY2LA's The Final Chapter is taking place in Aurora, IL this weekend. There will be some quality teams and players in attendance, so we're going to look at a few of the 17u's to watch at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at some more previews of The Final Chapter below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/07/17us-to-watch-at-the-final-chapter/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/07/17us-to-watch-at-the-final-chapter/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538145"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686bb7126f34e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charter, in my opinion, is one of the highest upside guards in the state. He carries a high basketball IQ and is a terrific passer. Charter holds the unique ability to pass through, around AND over the top of the defense. He can hit teammates in stride as well as effectively feed the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588185"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686bb7126f3e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slack is the definition of must see. The Florida star is playing with the Midwest Stampede North. He's a true CG, that can handle like a point, but is willing to give the ball up and trust that it's coming back. Slack has 1 of the quickest re-jumps I've seen and he utilizes it around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686bb7126f454"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LePla is a terrific prospect that scouts and coaches should take the opportunity to see this weekend. LePla is a versatile wing that consistently gives opponents nightmares matching up with him. He's an impressive athlete that's willing to chase down rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112206"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686bb7126f4be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knott is an impressive player and a key piece of the [program_tooltip program_id='2078459' first='Michigan' last='Playmakers'] 17u squad. He's really reliable on both ends of the floor. Knott is willing to let his defense do the talking. That being said, he'll earn good looks at the rim and convert at a high percentage as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806408"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686bb7126f526"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coaches and scouts will love [player_tooltip player_id='1806408' first='Jaden' last='Garwood'] when they see him. He's a steadying force that is a very reliable secondary ballhandler that doesn't over dribble. Garwood has a pretty jumper that he can hit from deep. He's a strong young man that can play physicality as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

NY2LA's The Final Chapter is taking place in Aurora, IL this weekend. There will be some quality teams and players in attendance, so we're going to look at a few of the 17u's to watch at the event.

Cole Charter

Cole Charter

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Cole
Charter CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Clarkston
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MI
17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
Charter, in my opinion, is one of the highest upside guards in the state. He carries a high...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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State: Michigan
School: Clarkston
Club: R.E.A.C.H. Legends
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Brendan Slack

Brendan Slack

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Brendan
Slack PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Ida S. Baker-Florida
|
MI
17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
Slack is the definition of must see. The Florida star is playing with the Midwest Stampede North. He’s...
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Brendan Slack

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State: Michigan
School: Ida S. Baker-Florida
Club: Midwest Stampede
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Jensen LePla

Jensen LePla

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jensen
LePla SG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Goodrich
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MI
17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
LePla is a terrific prospect that scouts and coaches should take the opportunity to see this weekend. LePla...
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Jensen LePla

State: Michigan
School: Goodrich
Club: D Rice Elite
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Mareon Knott

Mareon Knott

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Mareon
Knott PF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Detroit King
|
MI
17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
Knott is an impressive player and a key piece of the Michigan Playmakers 17u squad. He’s really reliable...
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Mareon Knott

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School: Detroit King
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Jaden Garwood

Jaden Garwood

MI
SF/CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/CG
CLASS 2026
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Jaden
Garwood SF/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
UD Jesuit
|
MI
17u’s To Watch At The Final Chapter – Part 2
Coaches and scouts will love Jaden Garwood when they see him. He’s a steadying force that is a...
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School: UD Jesuit
Club: Midwest Stampede
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