ROCK Spring Classic: Mark's Saturday standouts

The annual ROCK Spring Classic club event is being held this weekend in Verona and Stoughton with teams from several states taking part. Here is a look at some players who performed well on Saturday.    One of the hottest players in the state's 2027 class with recent NCAA Division II scholarship offers from Missouri S&T and Purdue Northwest, Ploeckelman's versatility, athleticism and skill are all very solid. He can guard multiple positions because of his length and mobility, can block shots with his verticality, and can finish lobs and drives above the rim. He did all of the above for [program_tooltip program_id='3037524' first='ElevateUAA' last=''] in its come-from-behind win over [program_tooltip program_id='3151256' first='Midwest' last='Renegade'] on Saturday, proving his stock in Wisconsin's loaded 2027 class is indeed on the rise.     One of the better scorers in Wisconsin's junior class, Ramczyk can knock down three-point shots at a high rate while also utilizing the ball fake to get around defenders to score at the rim. He also possesses excellent court vision when he attacks the hoop from the wing. Defensively, Ramczyk has the strength, intelligence and mobility to make things tough on opponents. Ramczyk had 10 points and a couple of three-point baskets for ElevateUAA in its win over [program_tooltip program_id='3151256' first='Midwest' last='Renegade']. He owns a NCAA Division II offer from Northern Michigan and a Division I offer from Northern Illinois.     Crimmings might be undersized in the post in terms of height, but he used his physical strength and broad shoulders to grab rebounds and score at a consistent level for [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] -- Riley in its win over DBCA. Crimmings is able to score well over his shoulder and at the rim in the post as he finished with 16 points for Academy in a game that was deadlocked at intermission. Defensively, Crimmings' positioning and lower-body strength allowed him to keep taller frontline players off the glass and away from the basket.     An intriguing prospect with length, skill and confidence, Love was unstoppable at times for [program_tooltip program_id='3151256' first='Midwest' last='Renegade'] in a loss to ElevateUAA and in a win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] Rise. He was able to make three-point shots, score from the mid-range and get to the rim and foul line. He is difficult to contain off the bounce due to his size, length and aggressiveness with the ball in his hands. Defensively, Love can effectively guard wings and, at times, showed the versatility to defend point guards. A solid player from Waukegan and an uncommitted 2026 prospect with upside.     Shifty, quick and smart with the ball, DuBois knows how to run a team and get the ball to his teammates in scoring position. He is very difficult to pressure in the full court because of his speed, and although he's on the smaller side, he has a penchant for finding the bottom of the net on drives and from three-point range. His feistiness on defense also is a big asset for ElevateUAA as he exerts solid ball pressure throughout the contest.     Charles' old-school game played well for [program_tooltip program_id='3591339' first='Next' last='Level Grind'] as it stayed within striking distance of [player_tooltip player_id='3604208' first='Pro' last='Lane'] Walz for most of Saturday's 17U contest in Stoughton. Charles' strength and soft shooting touch resulted in seven made baskets and 14 points for [program_tooltip program_id='3591339' first='Next' last='Level Grind']. His floaters in the lane, his pull-up jumpers inside the three-point arc and his ability to get to the basket were impressive.     Hans can get it going offensively at times and when he does so, it usually results in trouble for opponents. The physically strong wing guard can get into the lane to create scoring chances for both himself and his teammates, and he can swish three-point shots as well, using his size and skill to shoot over defenders. On defense, Hans can guard different positions because of his size and mobility. He is poised to develop into one of the top players in the Midwest Classic Conference for Lake Country Lutheran next season.     [player_tooltip player_id='3604208' first='Pro' last='Lane'] has multiple players who can put the ball in the basket, including [player_tooltip player_id='2412809' first='Riley' last='Walz'] of Wisconsin, [player_tooltip player_id='2402768' first='Ethan' last='Hans'] of Lake Country Lutheran, [player_tooltip player_id='2351196' first='Blake' last='Basich'] of Arrowhead and [player_tooltip player_id='2412856' first='Theo' last='Toepel'] of Arrowhead, among others. Toepel's ability to play all over the court on both ends is a big asset for [player_tooltip player_id='3604208' first='Pro' last='Lane'] as he can guard in the post and on the perimeter while also scoring from both of those areas. He is a true team player who often passes up shots in order to get better looks at the basket. A very productive player from one of the state's most respected high school programs, Toepel is a solid collegiate prospect and a key component to a very good [player_tooltip player_id='3604208' first='Pro' last='Lane'] - Walz squad.     Woda came off the bench for the varsity squad at Mukwonago as a sophomore and often gave his squad an infusion of energy. Saturday in Stoughton, Woda did the same, but this time he provided both energy and points. Woda scored from different spots on the floor and in different ways in helping 24: Up's balanced 16U squad to a win over the [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] - Seth outfit. Woda scored 11 points in the contest, putting in layups in transition, making a three-point shot and getting from mid-range scorers to help his team advance in the event.     In any given game, any number of players on the 24: Up P32 16 squad can end at the team's high scorer. It's about as balanced a team as you'll find at the club level. And Larkin is one of those players who opponents must account for as he can put the ball in the basket from deep and off the bounce. And at 6-foot-4, he has the size and skill package that figures to make him a very difficult matchup in the Greater Metro Conference the next two seasons. Larkin, who played varsity minutes as a sophomore at Brookfield Central, finished the game against [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] - Seth with nine points.     The ROCK Spring Classic attracted a number of coaches from NCAA Division II schools, and they definitely were locked in on watching Krueger, one of the top shooters in the state's loaded 2027 class. And Krueger did not disappoint as he had 18 points, including three triples and a monster dunk to end the game while leading the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] to a 64-48 win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] North. Krueger's size, skill and bounce are impressive, but his basketball IQ and ability to play so well within the team concept might be even bigger assets for the Legends.     Mr. Steady was doing his thing for the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] in its win over CBA North Saturday afternoon. The heady lead guard with very good quickness got around his defenders to score early and often, and then settled into getting the ball to his teammates so they could put points on the scoreboard. He finished with 12 points, nailing a three, scoring off the dribble and making all three of his foul shots. On the other end, Samson used his lateral quickness and strong instincts to stay in front of opposing guards and preventing them from getting into the paint.     Pomis, a 2026 high school prospect who likely is headed to a prep school in the fall, shrugged off an injury early in ElevateUAA's come-from-behind win over the Midwest Renegades to score a game-best 22 points. He made shots from different spots and seemed to connect for two or three whenever his team needed to thwart a rally from the Renegades. Pomis missed some of the high school season with an injury and thus a prep-school option for him in 2026-27 might be his best option toward earning a scholarship for the next level.

The annual ROCK Spring Classic club event is being held this weekend in Verona and Stoughton with teams from several states taking part. Here is a look at some players who performed well on Saturday.