Club Preview: Wisconsin Playmakers National (16U)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Club:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Age Level:</strong> 16U<br><br><strong>Circuit:</strong> New Balance<br><br><strong>Program Director:</strong> Kris Becker<br><br><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Conner McFarlane<br><br><strong>Roster (Comments from Conner McFarlane):<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2615532' first='Nolan' last='Bork'], 6-0, Class of 2028, G, Adams-Friendship</strong><br>First-team all-league performer in the South Central Conference ... Helped Adams-Friendship to a 15-10 record ... Ranked No. 49 in the state's 2028 class by Prep Hoops Wisconsin ... Averaged 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.4 steals while playing for his father/coach, Keith Bork ... "Nolan brings a ton to the table. As a true point guard, he has a great feel for the game. He can knock down shots at all three levels, plays off of two feet, and welcomes contact around the rim. He rebounds very well for his size and is comfortable guarding the best players from opposing teams."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2920744' first='Colton' last='Nesbitt'], 6-7, Class of 2028, F, River Falls</strong><br>Earning more playing time as the season progressed for River Falls ... Came off the bench to average 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds for a River Falls squad that went 19-7 under coach Zach Turpin ... "Colton is a high-motor player who makes a big impact on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he protects the paint and is comfortable guarding post players forwards. Offensively, he is highly efficient around the rim and has great footwork, both in the post and off the pick-and-roll. He is a super tough kid who does not back down from a challenge."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2416999' first='Keston' last='Niven'], 6-0, Class of 2028, G, Elk Mound</strong><br>Honorable mention all-league performer in the Western Cloverbelt Conference ... Averaged 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Mounders ... "Keston has taken a big step forward since the end of last AAU season. He's a guard that can play the one through three positions. His biggest strengths are attacking the basket and finishing at the rim. He is in the process of developing a consistent mid-range and outside shot."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2418814' first='Paiton' last='Nyren'], 5-9, Class of 2028, G, Elk Mound</strong><br>Earned some varsity playing time as a sophomore at Elk Mound .... "Paiton is the type of player every coach wants on his team. He is a high energy kid who is willing to do whatever it takes to help his teammates. He does the little things well and takes pride in doing them. Offensively, he has a great feel in transition and relentlessly looks to push the ball up the floor. He has great vision and is a very good passer who isn't afraid to pass up a good look for a great look."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2836351' first='Tegan' last='Lydon'], 6-2, Class of 2028, G/F, Colfax</strong><br>Key player for a Colfax squad that went 16-8 ... Second-team all-league choice in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference ... Averaged 12.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists ... Made 47 three-point shots on the season and shot 35 percent from outside the arc ... "Tegan brings a lot of versatility to our team. He is an athletic wing who played several different positions at Colfax. He can shoot from the outside, get downhill and find open teammates."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3018839' first='Travaires' last='Conner'], 6-2, Class of 2028, F, Altoona</strong><br>Averaged 2.7 points and 2.6 rebounds as a sophomore for the varsity squad at Altoona ... Helped the Rails to an 18-8 record ... "Travaires is a physical and athletic wing who can play the three or four spots. His biggest strength is playing in transition as his size and speed make him hard to stop once he's coming at you. He is a willing defender and rebounder, and was the first player off the bench for Altoona this past season."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3021958' first='Bjorn' last='Helstad'], 6-4, Class of 2028, F, Rice Lake</strong><br>One of the better sophomores in the Big Rivers Conference ... Averaged 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds for Rice Lake ... Led Rice Lake in rebounding despite coming off the bench ... "Bjorn makes his presence felt every second he's on the floor. He sets hard screens and is effective as a roller going to the rim. His physical strength allows him to guard bigger players in the post."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2859777' first='Miles' last='Woolever'], 5-10, Class of 2028, G, Elk Mound</strong><br>Played some varsity minutes as a sophomore at Elk Mound ... "Miles brings an edge and toughness to our team. He loves playing defense and takes pride is guarding his matchup. He crashes the boards on both ends at a high level for his size. He finishes at the rim well and is a capable scorer from the mid-range and perimeter. He is a super coachable kid who cares about winning."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3018966' first='Gabe' last='Arcand-Danielson'], 6-0, Class of 2028, G, Baldwin-Woodville</strong><br>One of several young players to earn substantial varsity playing time last winter ... Averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds ... "Gabe is our jack of all trades guy. He can play three or four different spots. He is a solid outside shooter and a great passer. Despite being undersized, he is very willing to get physical in the paint with much bigger opponents. Most importantly, he is a great teammate that guys love playing with as he is always positive and picking guys up."<strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3141279' first='Brock' last='Stilp'], 5-10, Class of 2028, G, Altoona</strong><br>Played some varsity minutes as a sophomore for a very good squad at Altoona ... "Brock will help us space the floor with his outside shooting ability. He can play either guard spot and is a great communicator on the floor. He is the perfect addition to this team because of his unselfishness and desire to win."<br><br><strong>Schedule:</strong><br><br>April 4 -- Ice Breaker (Eau Claire)<br><br>April 11-12 -- New Balance Regional (Kenosha)<br><br>April 18-19 -- Sizzle Spring Jam (Twin Cities)<br><br>May 8-10 -- Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Twin Cities)<br><br>May 15-17 -- New Balance Session 1 (Dallas)<br><br>May 30-31 -- Ball Till You Fall (Eau Claire)<br><br>June 6-7 -- Twin Ports Border Battle (Superior)<br><br>July 9-12 -- New Balance Session 2 (St. Louis)<br><br>July 16-19 -- New Balance Session 3 (Memphis)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->