Hoopers Who Showed They Belong Friday Night in Ft. Worth

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Across the 15U, 16U, and 17U groups, Friday's action at The Tune Up Texas offered a diverse range of talent from different regions in the south. Different age brackets brought different strengths like scoring guards, tough competitors, emerging forwards, and players showing early upside. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>15U Standouts</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='3631388' first='Kyle' last='Lowenberg']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lowenberg showed good feel and early polish while making steady plays and shooting the ball with confidence. His skill level and approach stood out in the 15U group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2899093' first='Dash' last='Hovind']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hovind brought good energy and pace, attacking space and staying active, scoring well. Quick guard who consistently looked for advantages on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2854263' first='Preston' last='Niemann']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niemann flashed some of his versatility and toughness, making winning plays and showing a reliable presence at the guard spot. Strong instincts and a competitive edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>16U Standouts</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='3607955' first='Rylan' last='Williams']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams played with energy and control from the wing/guard spot. His decision‑making and unselfish, glue guy role made him one of the more steady 16U performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evan Chlouber</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chlouber brought size, activity, and interior presence. He rebounded, defended, and showed flashes of offensive touch that point to long‑term value if he continues to work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>17U Standouts</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jay'sen Prelow</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prelow stood out with his athleticism. His agility and handle helped him standout on Friday. He attacked confidently, defended with effort and active hands, and made plays throughout the session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dreylon Butler</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Butler brought toughness and scoring ability, consistently finding ways to impact the game. He was able to guard just about anybody on the floor. Strong competitor who showed 17U/varsity readiness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->