Prep Hoops Next Summer Slam: Saturday AM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which prospects stood out on Saturday in Appleton?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369936' first='Mason' last='Wallace'] -- PF -- [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallace's sheer size and physicality around the cup present a unique problem that opposing teams have yet to solve. As a finisher in the paint, Wallace is a handful. He fights through contact with ease and snags boards without breaking a sweat. The PF's willingness to absorb hits make him a really tough cover. As Wallace continues to grow and improve, the [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas'] standout will continue to make a name for himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Byron Jones -- SF -- E2E Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones stood out in a big way on Saturday morning. The E2E Elite small forward made his presence felt, particularly on the defensive end. The small forward plays with a bit of an edge and has a little bit of extra ferocity in his game. The extra effort was noticeable. He used his physical attributes and hustle to create several big plays for his team. I'm certain that this won't be the last we hear from Jones. As he improves his game and polishes some rough edges, he is going to be an excellent player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keondre Schaefferkotter -- PG -- E2E Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't think I have ever seen a player so young be so in control and confident on the offensive end. Indecision and mistakes are common in basketball, especially when dealing with younger prospects. But on Saturday morning, Schaefferkotter looked tremendously calm and confident. He made outside shots with ease, took great care of the ball, passed well to open teammates, and forced opposing defenders to guard. Schaefferkotter's dynamic offensive performance proved to be a massive difference-maker for E2E Elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2402423' first='Ben' last='Pritzl'] -- SG -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pritzl's high-IQ and basketball savvy is rare for a player his age. The shooting guard made several impressive back cuts that led to easy buckets. Pritzl is a skilled ballhandler and budding scorer. As he becomes more confident and steady in his game, I think that Pritzl can develop into a lethal scorer. Any top performer article from Summer Slam would be incomplete without Pritzl's name highlighted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406142' first='Jayden' last=''] Jackson -- F -- [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson caught my eye immediately on Saturday morning. The [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] forward's size and physical stature gives him a significant advantage on the court. Defensively, Jackson can rebound and guard at a very high level. He certainly makes opponents second guess when attacking the rim. As an offensive player, I see Jackson developing into a real problem. He is only going to get better moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cole Moomey -- G -- [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though [program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club'] fell in defeat to a talented E2E Elite team, I still thought that Moomey had a standout performance. The guard proved to be an effective floor spacer. Moomey knocked down some tough outside shots and displayed plenty of offensive skill. Scouts should keep an eye out for Moomey. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->