Wisconsin The Expo: New Names To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven players I saw at The Expo who look ready to breakout this upcoming high school basketball season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428823"],"_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-68dd2210da057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Racine Lutheran is going to be loaded with depth once again at the D3 level, with [player_tooltip player_id='2428823' first='Mikhi' last='Pratt-Hassan'] looking to be a name to know among the loaded group of guards/wings. Last year as a sophomore he averaged 4.3 points per game off the bench, but showed he can provide a scoring spark at times with games of 23 and 15 points. At 6'2 he has a long frame out on the wing, can stretch the floor from three, and showed some crafty finishing ability at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140934"],"_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-68dd2210da0d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicolet's depth keeps getting deeper, and with the emergence of [player_tooltip player_id='2954990' first='Jayden' last='Phillips'], their backcourt looks that much more dangerous heading into the 2025-26 season. Jayden came in off the bench in the game I watched, and immediately started to go to work off the dribble. Defenders couldn't contain him as an isolation scorer, and were commonly having to rely on help-side defenders. Once that started happening, Jayden showed he has the vision to locate the open man with a well-timed pass leading to plenty of easy looks for his teammates. He averaged 2.7 points per game last winter but looks reday to step into a bigger role as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2477412"],"_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-68dd2210da13b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2477412' first='Ryan' last='Corn'] can flat out shoot the ball. Playing against likely the most stacked team at the event, Ryan had his team in it until the very end as he was knocking down a number of tough shots from the perimeter. Whether he was running off screens to catch and shoot on the move, or creating separation with a quick step-back, Ryan found ways to get his shots off an put points on the board. He put up 9.5 points per game last season as a sophomore, but with two of Menominee Nation's top three scorers from last season graduated, we could see those numbers shoot up as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399934"],"_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-68dd2210da198"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael is a bit more established than the other players on this list, but I think we could see him take another leap forward as a junior. Case always seems to have a guard putting up big numbers on a consistent basis, and with their top scorer from last season graduated, Lewis looks like the next in line. Lewis really caught my attention earlier in his high school career as a defender, as he's very quick laterally and is scrappy going for loose balls. On the offensive end he can hang in the air for acrobatic finishes against size, and although he's not yet a great shooter, he can make you pay for leaving him open. Michael scored 11.2 points per game last season, and I won't be surprised if he helps Case improve upon their 11-14 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2445838"],"_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-68dd2210da1f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chaz is a big and physical wing who did a nice job of moving without the ball on Sunday. He always seemed to be providing an angle for a kickout pass when one of his guards looked to drive, and was able to knock down a few catch-and-shoot threes throughout the game I watched. Mixed in some hard cuts to the rim to catch his defender sleeping and put some easy points on the board. At 5'11 he may not jump out immediately with his size, but he has a strong frame that helps him compete inside against bigger wings, and he provided a strong rebounding presence for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404032"],"_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-68dd2210da24e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I think Clark has the chance to form a really nice backcourt duo with [player_tooltip player_id='1900422' first='Donovan' last='Calloway'] over the next two seasons. At 5'10 he's a very crafty player who has no problem navigating through tight gaps on the floor to get to his spots in the half-court. He uses his body well to pin defenders to his hip after coming off a screen, and dictating the play from there. In the game I watched he showed he can get downhill to get all the way to the basket, or stop and pop for a mid-range jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140890"],"_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-68dd2210da2a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'4 forward always seemed to be in the right place at the right time for Team 12. He was scrapping on the glass on both ends of the floor, always seeming to come up with the ball if it bounced even remotely in his area. I liked the effort he put in to run rim-to-rim and beat opposing bigs up the floor in transition. Soft finishing touch helped him score in traffic, and his play on both ends of the floor translated to a win over Team 11.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->