17’s Watchlist #PHLastDance

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">We are at the LIVE PERIOD! Who should you watch in Chicagoland at Prep Hoops Last Dance?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD has suggestions..This list is not necessarily about the best prospects, but more about who we are intrigued with and want to see how they perform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><em>*These players are still serious prospects that deserve your attention </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have comments below on 9 ballers from ND &amp; 2 from Mn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054030,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/LastDance_Flyer-crop-865x568-1688398723.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/LastDance_Flyer-crop-865x568-1688398723.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2054030" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">17's - Last Dance</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] (2025) |6'3 G| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will run the show again this weekend without the pickup player from Hopkins, expect big things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has that offer from UMary, will he boost his stock in IL, interested to see if he takes over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">We all know he is athletic &amp; tough, does he hit outside jumpers consistently?</span> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874946' first='Horatio' last='Willie'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays w/ a ton of enthusiasm/NRG, gets after it on D, pesky/irritating defender, capable scorer, creates 4 others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has had a nice offseason when I have watched, looked good in the spring &amp; at Who's Next Combine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he look like a mature PG ready to lead the charge for the Packers</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267784' first='Jayger' last='Meschke'] (2025) |5'10| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']-2 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A slim &amp; smaller player in terms of stature but he plays hard, is persistent, and is always attacking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be creative, made impressive plays at PH Finals, crafty/clever, works hard in his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he look on D &amp; is he consistent from three-point</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1769085' first='Joel' last='Nelson'] (2025) |6'6 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has played great this offseason, has blown up, invited to MBCA Showcase, sky is the limit with hit potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; athletic lefty, a bit unorthodox &amp; is tough to defend, mismatch problem who continues to shine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he look athleticly in pool A against the top teams</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589407' first='Marley' last='Curtis'] (2025) |6'8 F| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1874916' first='Micah' last='Curtis'] |6'8 F| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD saw them for the first time in late spring/early summer &amp; now they are UND commits, impressive talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game-changing length/size/muscle, ferocious dunkers, legit from three, high-yielding rebounder, shot blockers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will they continue to dominate &amp; put on a show at The Last Dance</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1746515' first='Oliver' last='Wirth'] (2025) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-College coaches will love his size &amp; mobility, has an intriguing ceiling with his build &amp; shooting ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interested in how he rebounds and plays interior defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How engaged is he, does Wirth score from all levels, does he dominate in their pool</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177143' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] (2025) |6'4 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highly productive this club season w/ [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''], not sure what position he plays at the next level but he is very capable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; plays as hard as anyone, legit shooter, skilled/smart, plays bully-ball on the block, hustles 100% of the time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he perform well in pool A, does he look ready for college ball, any offers coming</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] (2025) |6'6 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD has highlighted him a ton lately but Parker is playing too well for us not to include him, 1st class shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-NDP is in pool A, will he show out again at Last Dance vs. elite comp, stock &amp; intrigue continue to soar like a Falcon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How is he on D vs. stud athletes, does he shoot the lights out again &amp; hit consistently</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] (2025) |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good at but disappeared at times at the Finals, interested to see how he performs at Last Dance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be a low post but shoots it well from outside, I like his cutting ability, high expectations for Walz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will he establish himself on the block and get the tough buckets vs. stout competition</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167614' first='Xavier' last='Ames'] (2025) |6'8 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Davies is an intriguing team for the coming winter, I want to see if he is ready to be a starter in AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he screen &amp; get others open, pick-n-pop possibilities, rim protection, amount time spent in &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How much time does he spend in the paint &amp;</span><span style="text-decoration: underline"> how does X shoot it from outs</span><span style="text-decoration: underline">ide</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054030,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/LastDance_Flyer-crop-865x568-1688398723.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/LastDance_Flyer-crop-865x568-1688398723.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2054030" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->