PH Spring Kickoff: Gamechangers 17U

Ryan Garland

April 11, 2023 @ 02:39 PM

Colin Hawkins Colin Hawkins 6'3" St. Mary’s | 2023 CO is a big guard who made his presence known using physicality to outpower opposing guards. Colin has always been a good finisher around the rim and has shown off the ability to finish above the rim, throwing down some posterizing dunks. He showed off his ability to play with or without the ball in his hands, knocking down catch-and-shoot shots at a solid rate. Colin is one of the best unsigned seniors in the state and is a very intriguing prospect with good upside.

AJ Semano – New Mexico D1

AJ Semano is a long forward who was one of my favorite prospects at the event. AJ stands at 6’4 but plays much bigger than his size. He uses his long arms and athleticism to force defenders to make tough shots and passes. AJ also finished well around the rim, scoring well off of two feet. At the rim, he did a good job finishing high and contorting his body to make tough shots. He also showed off a solid jump shot from three-point land.

Noah Wilhelm Noah Wilhelm 6'2" | SG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO – D1 Nation

Noah Wilhelm Noah Wilhelm 6'2" | SG Ponderosa | 2024 State CO was an impressive combo guard who lit up the scoreboard. Noah has deep shooting range and shot a good percentage from three-point range. He also played well in the fastbreak making the right reads knowing when to dish it off and when to score. Noah also did a good job cutting or attacking closeouts to get downhill to score at the rim. He showed off his improved scoring ability around the rim making tough shots through contact.

Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO – B&B Academy

Tanner Braketa Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG Ralston Valley | 2025 State #285 Nation CO once again showed off his elite shot-making abilities. Tanner does a great job moving with purpose off of the ball and directing his teammates to the best spots for himself and others to get open. He showed off his elite three-point shot-making ability off of the catch and dribble making shots from NBA range. Tanner is a player who lives for big moments and does a great job showing up for his team in the clutch.

Dylan Jay – BHD Elite

Dylan Jay was one of the most impressive shooters at the event. Dylan has great height for a shooting guard standing at 6’4 and is a fluid mover off of the ball. He has a quick trigger and a high release making him a deadly catch-and-shoot player. Dylan made tough jumper after tough jumper even mixing in some shots off of the dribble. He also showed promise scoring with floaters or at the rim, he is a competitive lengthy wing colleges need to keep an eye on.

Braydon Jacob – CP Magic

Braydon Jacob put up some big scoring performances showing off his consistent jumper. Braydon made shots from deep range and caught fire reigning in threes. He did a good job drifting around the three-point line to find open spots for catch-and-shoot threes. Braydon also showed off his floater game making shots over the top of help defenders. He also attacked closeouts to get downhill and score at the rim.

Treyton Fletcher Treyton Fletcher 6'6" | PF Littleton | 2024 State CO – Colorado Anarchy

Treyton Fletcher Treyton Fletcher 6'6" | PF Littleton | 2024 State CO is a bulky 6’6 forward who scored inside and out. Treyton has great footwork down low and used fakes to get defenders out of position. He combines his good footwork with soft touch to make turn-around jumpers over top of defenders. Treyton also showed the ability to stretch the floor making three-point shots at a good clip. He is also a willing passer out of the post looking for open teammates.

Charlie Spann Charlie Spann 6'5" | SF ThunderRidge | 2024 State CO – Colorado Collective

Charlie Spann Charlie Spann 6'5" | SF ThunderRidge | 2024 State CO used his combination of size and skill to dominate near the rim. Charlie is a bulky 6’5 wing who uses his size to create and finish through contact. He can get downhill off the dribble or post up smaller defenders. Charlie uses turn-around jumpers and left-hand hooks to score from the post. He also controlled the offensive boards creating second-chance opportunities. Charlie showed off impressive passing vision through stretches making great passes ahead.