Club Preview: Wisconsin Playmakers National (17U)

Club: [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']   Age Level: 17U Circuit: New Balance Program Director: Kris Becker Head Coach: Tim Wagner Roster (Comments from coach Tim Wagner) #1 [player_tooltip player_id='2809649' first='Emmett' last='Otto'], 6-3, Class of 2027, G/F, Prescott Helped Prescott to an 18-8 record and a share of the Middle Border Conference title ... Averaged 12.0 points and 5.2 rebounds while earning second-team all-league honors ... "Emmett is a strong, physical wing who makes a lot of winning plays. He defends multiple positions and rebounds well for his size. He also spaces the floor with his off-ball movement and shooting." #2 [player_tooltip player_id='2429609' first='Caleb' last='Arcand'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, Clear Lake Key player for a Clear Lake squad that went 20-8 ... Averaged 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists ... First-team all-league performer in the Dunn-St. Croix Central ... "Caleb is a quick, skilled guard. His ball handling and three-point shooting will be key for the team this spring and summer:" #3 [player_tooltip player_id='2386464' first='Brayden' last='Reinke'], 6-3, Class of 2027, G, Mosinee Unanimous first-team all-Great Northern Conference pick ... Helped MOsinee to a 19-7 record and share of the league title with Rhinelander ... Averaged 20.6 points and 9.2 rebounds ... Also handed out 3.9 apg and came up with 2.7 spg ... Made 25 three-point shots and connected on 51 percent of his attempts from outside the arc ... "Brayden is an all-around wing who is one of the best players and college prospects on our team. He defends multiple positions, impacts the game as an off-ball defender and is one of our best rebounders. Offensively, he is at his best as a driver who can finish with either hand. He can also take advantage of guards in the post and handles pressure against bigs. He is improving as a shooter and has a great frame to continue developing." #4 [player_tooltip player_id='2847569' first='Zander' last='Millan'], 6-2, Class of 2027, G, Stevens Point Saw action off the bench for Stevens Point as a junior ... Averaged 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds for the Panthers ... "Zander is a strong, physical wing who makes a lot of winning plays. He defends multiple positions and rebounds well for his size. He played a limited role offensively for Stevens Point, but did make some big contributions to a team that tied for the Wisconsin Valley Conference title." #5 [player_tooltip player_id='2140922' first='Gavin' last='Carufel'], 6-1, Class of 2027, G, River Falls Averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds as a junior at River Falls ... Ranked among the team leader in steals with 32 ... "Gavin is an all-around guard who contributes with his ball handling, three-point shooting and on-ball defense. He was the lone junior to start for a River Falls program that tied for the Big Rivers Conference title." #10 [player_tooltip player_id='2508304' first='Tyson' last='Ott'], 6-0, Class of 2027, G, Merrill Second-team all-Great Northern Conference selection ... Averaged 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists ... Made 33 three-point baskets while shooting 33 percent from outside the arc ... Three-year varsity performer for Merrill ... "Tyson is a scoring guard who can make open threes and get to the hoop. His combination of three-point shooting and quick first step make him difficult to keep in front." #11 [player_tooltip player_id='2140929' first='Jackson' last='Riley'], 6-0, Class of 2027, G, Wausau West Second-team all-league pick in the Wisconsin Valley Conference ... Led Wausau West in scoring at 15.2 ppg ... Also contributed 4.2 rpg, 2.7 apg and 1.6 spg ... Made 74 percent of his foul shots and connected on 52three-point baskets ... "Jackson is a skilled guard who can create for himself and his teammates. With his combination of shooting, ball handling and passing, Jackson looks to make a big impact on our team." #12 [player_tooltip player_id='2847551' first='Luke' last='Auner'], 6-2, Class of 2027, G, D.C. Everest Averaged 9.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists for a D.C. Everest squad that finished 22-4 ... "Luke is an all-around guard who contributes with his ball handling, driving and on-ball defense." #13 [player_tooltip player_id='2417746' first='Trevor' last='Robert'], 6-8, Class of 2027, F, Menomonie First-team all-league performer in the Big Rivers Conference ... Ranked No. 39 among juniors in the state by Prep Hoops Wisconsin ... Helped Menomonie to a 19-9 record by averaging 18.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocked shots per outing ... "Trevor is one of the best players and college prospects on our team. He is a good scorer and passer out of the post. He can drive from the perimeter to finish or find open teammates. He defends the post and blocks shots as a rim protector. He has a great frame and athleticism to continue to develop." #14 [player_tooltip player_id='2628474' first='Ransom' last='Dickerson'], 6-6, Class of 2027, F, D.C. Everest Second-team all-league player in the Wisconsin Valley Conference ... Long, bouncy wing who can finish above the rim while also scoring from the perimeter ... Helped D.C. Everest to a 22-4 record by averaging 15.5 points and 2.8 rebounds ... Shot 46 percent from three-point range, making 40 of 87 tries from deep ... "Ransom's size and quick release allow him to get shots off without much time or space. He has a thin frame, but very good quickness and athleticism." Schedule: March 29 -- Roundball Classic (Waukegan, Illinois) April 4 -- Ice Breaker (Eau Claire) April 11-12 -- New Balance Regional (Kenosha) May 1-3 -- Scheels College Showcase (Twin Cities) May 8-10 -- Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Twin Cities) May 15-17 -- New Balance P32 (Dallas) May 30-June 1 -- Ball Till You Fall (Eau Claire) July 9-12 -- New Balance P32 (St. Louis) July 16-19 -- New Balance P32 (Memphis)

Club: Wisconsin Playmakers