Stomping Grounds 15U Players of Note Minnesota

<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3545544' first='Mason' last='Melzer'] - Melzer is a 2030 guard that played freshman as an 8th grader at DeLaSalle and is playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle'] Melzer 15U. Melzer, still maturing in height and strength displayed a good variety of on ball skills shooting off the dribble and with his handle. Melzer has good court awareness and showed a glimpse of his potential as a passer. Spotted up Melzer hit a couple 3-pointers that showcased his pure shooting form.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DYbP6ufDvRt/?img_index=1 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2905843' first='Cody' last='Woitel-Anschutz'] - The 2029 Armstrong six-foot-four-inch wing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Conyers showed again his increased ability to shoot off the dribble from the mid-range. In a game Saturday morning Woitel-Anschutz hit multiple jumpers and not a single defender could stop him from getting to his spots. Woitel-Anschutz ability in shot creation made him difficult to prevent from anything and his quickness and fast jumping ability sets him apart from many prospects in his class.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jv9loH23POw </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3219650' first='Jack' last='Abbott'] - The [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Jones 2029 Minneapolis Washburn guard Abbott showed ability to make shots off the dribble from beyond the arc and used his six-foot-one-inch height to get himself to the basket for scores against the SW MN Stars on Friday night. Abbott looked comfortable operating with the ball and without.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L6TBeKLkXbA </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767992' first='Brooks' last='Baune'] - The five-foot-eleven-inch 2029 Wabasso guard Brooks looks comfortable operating with the ball as the lead guard for SW MN Stars Orange. Brooks showed ability to drive from the perimeter as a scorer and got out in transition. Operating as a lead ball handler in pick and roll Brooks showed good passing and creating ability. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BNWgr0zuEQY </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767991' first='Brady' last='Baune'] - Brady is a five-foot-eleven-inch 2029 Wabasso guard playing for SW MN Stars Orange. Brady attacking downhill from the perimeter was his go to, and when getting to the rim finishing off two-feet he was very much under control.</p>   <p>Miles Patterson - Patterson is a six-foot-five-inch 2029 forward from Minneapolis Washburn and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Jones. Patterson showcased an accurate 3-point shot against SW MN Stars Orange Friday night making at least three 3-pointers. Patterson's ability to stretch the floor enabled space for his Heat team and making shots really kept his team in the game throughout.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOC2jrlaKYQ </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2880880' first='Isaiah' last='Homrighausen'] - The five-foot-eleven-inch 2029 St. Peter and [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Conyers guard Homrighausen had a big overtime on Sunday to help give Heat Conyers a 4-0 weekend. Homrighausen displayed long range shooting abilities making multiple 3-pointers. </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3482070' first='Axel' last='Hogberg'] - Hogberg is a six-foot Centennial guard for [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] Conyers that continues his consistent play for Heat Conyers. Hogberg showing ability to handle the ball and work defenses while being a high percentage 3-point shooter has really helped Heat Conyers. Hogberg in a double OT win Sunday hit multiple 3-pointers down the stretch to be one of the main contributors to push them to a 4-0 weekend at Stomping Grounds.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2860948' first='Jaxton' last='Scholten'] - Scholten is a six-foot 2029 SW MN Stars Orange from Edgerton that Saturday displayed some solid perimeter shooting for the Stars in a tough shooting game against [program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle']. Scholten looked most comfortable operating as an additional ball handler and scorer on the wing.</p>   <p>Robert Befidi - Befidi is a long athletic six-foot-five-inch or so forward for [program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle'] Melzer 15U. Befidi is a promising prospect due to size, length and agility movements. Offensively his game is still coming together but he displayed some flashes defensively defending the rim and movement wise.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2848466' first='Zeke' last='Morris'] - Morris is a [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United'] six-foot-one-inch 2029 Perham guard that shows game in and game out his basketball knowledge and court awareness. Morris looks so under control operating with the ball, and plays with good pace. Combine these traits with good outside shooting and Morris has a lot of potential going forward.</p>   <p>Jonah Klein - Klein is a [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United'] six-foot-three-inch 2029 wing from Kimball where he played JV and Varsity. Klein moves pretty well along the perimeter and displayed good court awareness moving without the ball for WC United. Klein has some ability as a shot creator off the dribble and can stretch out on the perimeter and make shots.</p>   <p>Camden Olson - Olson is a five-foot-eight-inch 2029 Elk River guard that plays for [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets']. In their opening game Friday night against Swarm 15U Olson put up an incredible 38 points in their win and put them on their way to a 4-0 weekend. Olson hit three 3-pointers in the first half and in the 2nd half made 9 2-point baskets consistently going to the rim and finishing through defenders.</p>   <p>Zac Fisher - Fisher is a five-foot-ten-inch 2029 Elk River guard and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets']. Fisher is a strong downhill attack guard that shows ability to shoot from the perimeter. Against Swarm opening night after a slow start finished with 10 points. In his other 3 games he was pushed pace and attacked the rim over and over finishing through contact multiple times in a game against Crossover Sports.</p>

Mason Melzer Mason Melzer 5'10" | CG MN - Melzer is a 2030 guard that played freshman as an 8th grader at DeLaSalle and is playing with Grassroots Sizzle Melzer 15U. Melzer, still maturing in height and strength displayed a good variety of on ball skills shooting off the dribble and with his handle. Melzer has good court awareness and showed a glimpse of his potential as a passer. Spotted up Melzer hit a couple 3-pointers that showcased his pure shooting form.