Club Preview: UTC Fire Red (17U)

Club: [program_tooltip program_id='2502936' first='UTC' last='Fire']   Age Level: 17U Circuit: Prep Hoops Program Directors: Matt Bullis, Brad Duckworth Head Coach: Kendrick Mcgahee Roster (Comments from Kendrick Mcgahee): #0 [player_tooltip player_id='2386589' first='Jatyn' last='Barkus'], 6-3, Class of 2026, G, Rhinelander Helped Rhinelander to a 22-4 record and a share of the Great Northern Conference title with Mosinee ... Honorable mention all-league selection ... Averaged 10.0 points and 4.3 rebounds along with 2.9 assists and 2.5 steals ... "Jatyn is a very tall lead guard with tremendous upside and athleticism. He can guard multiple positions while also playing either guard spot. He is an uncommitted senior who would be a dream for college coaches as he doesn't turn 18 until the fall." #1 [player_tooltip player_id='3102859' first='Trevyn' last='Freis'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Marshfield Earned varsity playing time off the bench for a Marshfield squad that went 21-6 ... "Trevyn is a very good shooter and defender who plays with relentless energy. He is working on improving his ball handling this summer." #2 [player_tooltip player_id='2871938' first='Tayton' last='Harkabus'], 6-6, Class of 2027, F, Stone Ridge Christian (Calif.) First-team all-county and all-conference player in California ... Will join UTC for summer schedule ... "Tayton is a very athletic player who plays above the rim and averages multiple three-point baskets each game." [player_tooltip player_id='2634236' first='Canton' last='Chrisman'], 5-11, Class of 2027, G, Wabeno/Laona Key performer for a Wabeno/Laona squad that went 22-6 and won the Northern Lakes Conference championship ... First-team all-league performer ... Averaged 17.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals for the Rebels ... "Canton is a left-handed point guard who can score and set up his teammates. He is very good at getting to his spots and knocking down shots. I like to say his game is a bit unorthodox in a great way." #12 [player_tooltip player_id='2509448' first='Ben' last='Weiland'], 5-11, Class of 2027, Columbus Catholic Sharpshooting backcourt performer who averaged 12.4 points per game while helping Columbus Catholic to a 21-6 record ... Second-team all-league performer in the Eastern Cloverbelt Conference ... "Ben is a lights out shooter who can go toe-to-toe with any other shooter in the state. He is an underrated passer as well. Working on his on-ball defense will be a key area for us this summer." #14 [player_tooltip player_id='2847596' first='Marcus' last='Kohl'], 6-2, Class of 2026, G, Rosholt Helped Rosholt to a 13-11 record ... Averaged 21.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.8 steals for the Hornets ... "Marcus is a long wing who can shoot well from deep and defend multiple positions. He does a good job of anticipating passes and getting steals." #18 [player_tooltip player_id='2815612' first='Abe' last='Gretzinger'], 6-3, Class of 2027, F, Rhinelander First-team all-Great Northern Conference pick ... Averaged 14.0 points and 5.3 rebounds while helping Rhinelander to a 22-4 record and the league title ... "Abe is a player who can do a bit of everything. He can shoot from the outside while also scoring from the high post and the blocks. Improving his ball handling will be key for us, but he's a very good rebounder." #22 [player_tooltip player_id='2848254' first='Xander' last='Klein'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Wausau East One of top players for Wausau East as he averaged 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Lumberjacks ... "Zander is a very good shooter from deep while also being a very good defender. He has a nice frame and is a very strong player physically for us. He is working on improving his ball handling." #34 [player_tooltip player_id='2388279' first='Will' last='Ketterer'], 6-4, Class of 2027, F, Marshfield Averaged 2.1 points and 1.7 rebounds as a key reserve for Marshfield's 21-6 squad ... "Will is a long, athletic player who can shoot very well from three-point range. He also is a good passer and leader. He needs to work on driving to the basket and scoring in the paint." #35 [player_tooltip player_id='2509449' first='Carter' last='Sommer'], 6-7, Class of 2027, Columbus Catholic Second-team all-Eastern Cloverbelt Conference pick ... Can play inside and outside ... Good strength and footwork ... Can make three-point shots or slash his way to the basket ... Has grown several inches over the past year or so ... Averaged 15.5 points per game while helping Columbus Catholic win the league title ... "Carter is a long and athletic player who runs the point guard spot for us at times. Foot speed and defending guards are areas we will look to improve." #40 [player_tooltip player_id='2847579' first='Carson' last='Nowak'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G/F, Edgar First-team all-league choice in the Marawood South Conference ... Helped Edgar to a 12-14 record by averaging 15.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game ... "Carson is a very good rebounder and do-it-all player who can shoot, drive and set screens to set up others." Schedule: April 11 -- One Day Shootout (Franklin) April 17-19 -- Evo King of the Courts (Pleasant Prairie) May 1-3 -- Prep Hoops Cream City Collision (New Berlin) May 15-17 -- NY2LA Sports (Mequon) May 22-24 -- Prep Hoops Finals (Twin Cities) May 29-31 -- Midwest Select Showcase (Grayslake, Illinois) June 26-28 -- Evo King of the Courts (Wisconsin Dells) July 10-12 -- Prep Hoops 2K26 (Twin Cities) July 25 -- UTC Summer Scramble (Weston)

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