#PHMadnessInTheMidwest: Max’s 17u Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top 17u prospects I saw over the weekend in Appleton at Prep Hoops Madness In The Midwest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1457393"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Unsigned senior [player_tooltip player_id='1457393' first='Demond' last='Laongoen'] was running with Wisconsin Triple Threat over the weekend, and was making big plays on both ends. His quickness is likely his best asset, and it showed on the defensive end as he was an absolute pest on the ball. Laongoen can pressure the ball with the best of them, and forced a handful of turnovers in the game I watched. 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