Madness in the Midwest: Mark's 17U Saturday stars

Some standouts from Wisconsin who caught my attention Saturday in the 17U division at the annual Prep Hoops Madness in the Midwest club event held at the Community First Champion Center in Appleton.    Feske is about as complete as they come as a basketball player. He can score inside and outside. He can defend on the perimeter or use his physicality and strong body to guard taller players in the post. And he'll make big shots with the game on the line. Feske tossed in 25 points for [program_tooltip program_id='3591339' first='Next' last='Level Grind'] in a 64-50 win over Drive Pro out of Iowa. Feske is playing for Next Level this weekend, but he normally competes for the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends']. In addition to his scoring, Feske went toe-to-toe with 6-foot-10 center Darius Foy of Drive Pro and more than held his own by forcing the big man to settle for fade away jumpers from the baseline.     A three-year varsity performer at Menasha, Wilke has added strength and physical play from his backcourt position to his game over the last 12 months or so. Always a good scorer, Wilke can now run a team at the point or knock down perimeter shots at the wing guard spot. Defensively, he has the quickness, toughness and physical strength to keep opponents off balance. He finished with 12 points and a pair of three-point baskets in [program_tooltip program_id='3591339' first='Next' last='Level Grind']'s win over Drive Pro out of Iowa.     Badwan was instrumental in helping [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] North to a 60-46 win over [program_tooltip program_id='2496167' first='Pro' last='Lane'] Walz. The muscular wing made a couple of big threes late and also finished with his strength on drives to the basket to help his team maintain a lead. He finished the game with a game-high 19 points while also moving the ball and grabbing his fair share of rebounds on both ends of the court.     An impressive wing with good size and skill, Cannizzo picked his spots well in helping [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] North in its win over [program_tooltip program_id='2496167' first='Pro' last='Lane'] Walz. Cannizzo scored 14 points and drilled two three-point baskets to help his team record the impressive victory. He also was able to use his size and length to make things difficult for the backcourt players from [program_tooltip program_id='2496167' first='Pro' last='Lane'].     One of the more pleasant surprises at Madness in the Midwest on Saturday was the strong play of Munson, a 6-foot-3 wing guard with a soft shooting touch. Munson buried four threes, sank all four of his foul shots and finished with 18 points to help Chippewa Valley Select -- ST to a 53-47 victory over the [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Inferno. Munson also played strong defense and used his strength and verticality to snare rebounds for CV Select.     A smart player who can play either guard position, Tangley was highly impressive for CV Select in its win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] Inferno. Tangley handled the ball well, passed it well and shot it well in his squad's 53-47 win. Tangley finished with nine points and some big baskets late, but perhaps even more impressive was his poise and feel for the game. He simply knows when to push the gas pedal and when to slow down and work for a great shot. A hoops player with very good instincts, Tangley has a bright future in the game as he continues to get stronger and add weight to his long frame.     One of the more improved players in the Bay Conference during the high school season, Dalhoe has extended his strong play to the spring with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076025' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze']. Dalhoe showed the ability to score from outside the arc, off the dribble and near the basket with put backs. The 6-foot-5 forward finished with 14 points, hitting three triples and three-of-four foul shots while also scoring from the mid range and at the hoop.     Evans' size immediately stands out when you watch him play, but it doesn't take long for other aspects of his game to shine through. A big post player who can score, rebound and protect the rim, Evans had 14 points and 11 rebounds to help [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] to a 73-70 win over The New Threat -- Beinborn squad. His hustle, determination and ability to play through mistakes is impressive. Evans is a player who could attract attention from scholarship schools this spring/summer.     Geiger put up huge numbers for [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] in its narrow win over The Neat Threat. The shifty backcourt prospect had 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists and eight deflections in the 73-70 win as he was fully engaged from the opening tip. Geiger is difficult to keep out of the lane because of his speed, aggressiveness and stop-and-go ability, and he finishes at a high rate over taller defenders in the paint.     A player on the rise in the 2027 class, Corcoran had a very strong finish to the high school season while helping West Salem qualify for the Division 2 WIAA State Tournament. The lanky wing extended his strong play from this past winter to the Madness in the Midwest event in Appleton as he scored 16 points to help the Sixers to a win over the [program_tooltip program_id='2076027' first='Wisconsin' last='Blizzard']. His ability to make shots facing the basket with his size and length causes difficulty for most defenders.     Hutchinson got it going from outside the arc for [program_tooltip program_id='3586684' first='Wisconsin' last='City Hoops'] in its loss to Minnesota Rise. He had four three-point baskets in the game with each attempt coming from a bit further out on the court. Hutchinson also scored off drives to the hoop and from the free throw line en route to scoring a team-best 19 points. He figures to be one of the better long-distance shooters in the Big Rivers Conference next season.     Coming off a junior season at Eau Claire North that included averaging 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.7 steals, Ruppert flashed that impressive activity for [program_tooltip program_id='3586684' first='Wisconsin' last='City Hoops'] in a 70-58 loss to Minenstoa Rise - 2. the 6-foot-2 guard was all over the court, scoring, rebounding and coming up with steals for his club. Ruppert completed the game with a 16 points, scoring from the line, in transition and off the dribble.     A strong combination guard with very good skills, Smith had 14 points for [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] South in its 56-51 loss to Minnesota Rise. Smith knocked down some deep shots while also getting to the rim. His quickness and ability to absorb bumps on drives to the basket are big assets for CBA as are his leadership skills and perimeter defense.     DeFranco utilized his speed with the ball in his hands to continually beat defenders off the dribble to either score or find an open teammate once the defense collapsed to stop him. The speedy lead guard had 19 points for [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] South in its close loss to Minnesota rise. DeFranco was able to score from beyond the arc, in the paint and from the foul line while also applying strong on-ball defense with his quickness.

Some standouts from Wisconsin who caught my attention Saturday in the 17U division at the annual Prep Hoops Madness in the Midwest club event held at the Community First Champion Center in Appleton.