Cream City Collision: Mark’s Friday standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some standouts after watching a few games in the Prep Hoops Cream City Collision Friday evening at Wisconsin Lutheran College. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369883"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fb28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Navis continues to grow and develop as a basketball player and appears headed toward a very bright future in the game. He's up to 6-foot-7 now and remains adept at handling the ball, passing the ball and shooting the ball, traits he exhibited for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] in its Friday night victory over Geek Squad out of Chicago. Navis hit a couple of threes, scored at the rim off the dribble and had a putback or two on the way to scoring 14 points in a 67-32 triumph. Navis makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, looks for his teammates and rarely forces the issue. He fits in well on a very talented [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] 16U EYBL squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352817"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fbfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more intriguing prospects on the [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] 16U EYBL squad, Robbins has opted to reclassify from the 2027 class to the 2028 class and plans to transfer from Iola-Scandinavia to a prep school. He missed much of last season due to an injury, but he's back on the floor and playing well on the club circuit for the state's top program. His length, bounce and ball skills away from the basket are impressive, and he figures to continue his climb toward scholarship-level basketball with two more years of seasoning. This is a guy to keep an eye on for the future as his ceiling is very high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2613959"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fc9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The progress Knueppel has made on the basketball court over the last 12 months has been outstanding. He has moved into the No. 1 spot in the state's 2028 Prep Hoops Player Rankings thanks to his versatility, basketball instincts and ability to defend. Knueppel can play on the wing or in the post, can handle the ball and pass like a point guard, and has the shooting touch associated with the family name and older brothers Kon and Kager. He had eight points for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] Friday night, but his passing, rebounding and decision making were keys to [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro']'s victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2823116"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fd3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although his team was a bit overmatched against [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'], Brown put forth a very strong showing for Geek Squad. The physically strong wing had 15 points to lead his team was able to finish through contact in the lane, nail a three-point shot and make all six of his foul shots. He also did not force the issue and make strong decisions with the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2841017"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fdd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The wing-guard from Pewaukee was extremely aggressive with the ball for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] West team Friday night. He finished with a game-best 19 points, hitting two triples, scoring off the glass in the lane and earing several trips and cashing in from the foul line. Herz saw limited action for the Pewaukee varsity program last winter, but hopes to work his way into the rotation as a senior in 2026-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2592263"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76fe6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Getting playing time at a program like Neenah is not easy. There are very good players at the Fox Valley Association school who do not get many minutes as underclassmen. Keepers fell into that category last winter for the Rockets, as he earned a varsity spot but didn't get a ton of playing time. He is hoping to refine his skills with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] East Premier squad this spring and his showing Friday was impressive as he led his squad to a win by scoring 13 points while also handling the ball and directing the offense. Keepers will have a great deal of competition for PT at Neenah next season, but he's doing all he can to set himself up for success in 2026-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f56db76ff04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tousey helped the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] East Premier team to a 69-48 win over [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] West by doing a bit of everything for his team. An active wing with good length and an impressive skill set, Tousey had 15 points and a couple of three-point baskets. He also grabbed several rebounds and scored on putbacks. Tousey played in about half of Hortonville's contests as a junior and figures to contend for a starting role in the Polar Bears' backcourt as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3021712"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f574f7c6705"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physically strong and bouncy forward, Gerdes came off the bench for CBA West Friday and immediately provided a spark to his team with his scoring, communication and aggressiveness. A tough player to keep out of the paint because of his strength and eagerness to get to the basket, Gerdes scored 12 of his 13 games in the first half to help CBA West stay within 36-28 of Playmakers East Premier at intermission. As a junior at Pewaukee, Gerdes averaged 9.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->