Max’s Wisconsin Mid-Week Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the prospects who impressed in the three games I was able to watch on Monday and Tuesday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2508293"],"_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-6969122d66c72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delvito is up there with the state's leading scorers this season, and it's easy to see why. The 2027 guard is an absolute sharpshooter from beyond the arc, and had Catholic Central defenders constantly chasing him down out on the perimeter. Delvito was able to get free to drain six shots from deep in the win on his way to 27 points. He may not have the height of other top guards, but Delvito has a strong frame that helps him play through contact and pull in rebounds among taller players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2487657"],"_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-6969122d66d3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing at a smaller school Sam may not get the recognition of some other players in his class, but consistently goes out and produces each game. In a one point loss against Messmer Sam put up a game high 33 points, showing some explosiveness in the open floor, the body control to finish through contact, and the shooting touch to drain pull-up jumpers from three. Sam has good size out on the wing at 6'4, with the athleticism and length to defend a number of spots. Also showed the impressive vision at times, including a number of long outlet passes fired up the floor leading to easy looks for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2224532"],"_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-6969122d66dc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Sam putting up impressive scoring numbers this season has been [player_tooltip player_id='2224532' first='Sam' last='Pitrof'] at Racine Lutheran. In a highly anticipated matchup with Racine Park on Tuesday night, Pitrof exploded for 36 points leading his team to a convincing win. He threw down a pair of alley-oop dunks to highlight his explosive leaping ability off two feet, while also hitting three point shots with consistency. Just about any time he was left in space out on the perimeter, Sam was putting three points on the board. One of the best available 2026 guards in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140997"],"_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-6969122d66e44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gwinn has made some impressive advancements in his game this season as a sophomore. The past two years Zare was more known as an explosive slasher and scrappy on-ball defender. With Park graduating some key players from last season's team, Gwinn has taken on a much larger scoring role, and has looked the part of a three level scorer. Despite the loss to Racine Lutheran, Zare poured in 30 points including a number of makes from well beyond the arc. Already one of the most athletic guards in his class, these shooting improvements make him much more dangerous moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398434"],"_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-6969122d66ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryce is a key player on both ends of the floor for Racine Lutheran. At 6'3 he's a strong presence on the glass, while also excelling as a shot blocker. He showcased his explosiveness with an impressive chase-down block in transition, while also making plays at the rim in the half-court. Really good timing to get up and get a piece of the ball without fouling. Offensively he's so tough to stop when he turns the corner and gets down hill, as the 6'3 wing can glide to the rim and has impressive body control to finish through contact. He ended with 22 points and 15 rebounds in the win over Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140949"],"_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-6969122d66f42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kager continues to impress for undefeated Wisconsin Lutheran this season. Standing at 6'10, he just moves in a way that not many other guys his size can. Kager was effortlessly getting up the floor for three transition dunks, including one where Kager blocked a jump-shot and then had to beat a defender off the dribble to get to the rim. Knueppel is comfortable handling the ball out on the perimeter, can post up smaller forwards, and sees the floor exceptionally well. He put up a well-rounded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists against Arrowhead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412809"],"_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-6969122d66fbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walz may not get the attention of some of Wisco's other players, but he's a very good guard as well. Riley is a high IQ point guard who rarely makes mistakes on the ball, and puts his teammates in good positions to make plays. Against Arrowhead he also showcased his sharpshooting ability as he put up a career high 14 points in a big win. One of those guys who always seems to be in the right place at the right time, and is unfazed on the ball in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->