Hard Work Region Kick Off: Sunday’s Best

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were many incredible prospects on display Sunday at the Hard Work Region Kick Off. Which players separated themselves from the rest?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598987' first='Owen' last='Cockrell'] -- F -- All Wisconsin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cockrell had a really solid weekend for All Wisconsin. The 6-foot-5 forward did a little bit of everything. Cockrell used his size to rebound and protect the rim. On the offensive end of the court, the forward owns some impressive footwork. Regardless of who is guarding Cockrell, he will always have a chance to score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>J'kwon Wise -- SG -- Waterloo Salvation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth would be the word to describe Waterloo Salvation's Wise. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard is a crafty ball handler and creative finisher around the rim. I really love how Wise uses his rare combination of length and skill to record layups over bigger defenders. Waterloo Salvation certainly has a top prospect on its hands in Wise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203035' first='Quinn' last='Burns'] -- PG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078838' first='World' last='Hoops Elite']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burns may not look the part. The point guard is a bit undersized and appears slender. But regardless of his size, on the court, Burns is a killer. The [program_tooltip program_id='2078838' first='World' last='Hoops Elite'] point guard flat-out gets the job done. He is an incredible floor general and a dangerous shooter from outside. If Burns continues to refine his skill set, I think he could become a top prospect in Wisconsin's 2024 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lamont Dagen -- SG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078838' first='World' last='Hoops Elite']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I feel comfortable saying that Dagen has made significant strides in his game. The [program_tooltip program_id='2078838' first='World' last='Hoops Elite'] prospect impressed last spring while playing on the Prep Hoops Circuit. But now, he seems like a different player. The shooting guard drilled a couple of threes and rebounded the ball well in [program_tooltip program_id='2078838' first='World' last='Hoops Elite']'s close loss on Sunday. I am excited to watch Dagen play the rest of this AAU season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antwon Agee -- CG -- Chicago Xtreme</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Agee had a really productive weekend in Appleton. The Chicago Xtreme combo guard stands at 6-foot-1 and has a strong build for a guard. Whenever his squad needed a bucket, it was typically Agee who stepped up. I really like how versatile the CG is. He can make outside shots, hit in the midrange, and also get layups in the paint. Agee -- a 2023 prospect -- is someone for college programs to know this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Colin McDonald -- SG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald was a superstar this weekend. The [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] shooting guard proved to be an extremely versatile prospect on offense. From beyond the arc, McDonald is a true sharpshooter. If given too much room, the SG is capable of catching fire in a hurry. I also noticed that McDonald is a great passer. He possesses great court vision and always looks to push the pace in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brennen Hackbarth -- SF -- [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hackbarth didn't get off to the best start on Sunday. He missed a handful of easy layups around the rim and just could not get into a rhythm. But it isn't about how you start -- it's about how you finish. Hackbarth regained his composure and played a great second half. He does a great job of using his 6-foot-4 frame to finish tough layups in the paint. I don't think that Hackbarth is anywhere near reaching his full potential. If he continues to improve, Hackbarth will be a top prospect for years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->