Midwest Showdown Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/0KEilNMQ1NY?si=qyf0qM4rHtPvCLtN","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/0KEilNMQ1NY?si=qyf0qM4rHtPvCLtN </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389427' first='Jonas' last='Jocson'] - Jocson really took over in the 2nd half versus the Wisconsin Legend 14U National his team's overtime win. Jocson scored 17 of his 21 points in the 2nd half. The 2029 point guard from Illinois drove to the basket for scores repeatedly getting by defenders and finishing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2831250' first='Grant' last='Lawton'] - Lawton the 2029 guard for the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] 14U National scored 17 points in his tight competitive game versus Kettle Heat. Lawton showed ability to hit long range jumpers off the dribble, and a good enough handle to handle the ball as a secondary creator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389066' first='Miles' last='Marabella'] - Marabella has good size already for a 2029 player at six-foot-four-inches. Marabella is agile and showed good agility. He could handle the ball on the perimeter and looked comfortable driving to the basket. The 2029 wing from Illinois scored 8 points in the first half and would have been on his way to double digits if he had a few short range 2nd half shots fall for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2831103' first='Cooper' last='Grimm'] - Grimm is a 2030 guard from [program_tooltip program_id='2828974' first='Manitowoc' last='United'] that really got his long range shot going mid-way through the 2nd with two back-to-back triples that really separated the game for [program_tooltip program_id='2828974' first='Manitowoc' last='United']. Shortly after the two 3-pointers in a row Grimm hit a 3rd that comfortably put his team ahead for good.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1908381258020774242?t=VUlHIINFOLh0_CWzK5Kg_wu0026amp;s=19","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1908381258020774242?t=VUlHIINFOLh0_CWzK5Kg_wu0026amp;s=19 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2399601' first='Michael' last='Willems'] - The 2029 Willems scored 17 points for the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] 14U National versus Kettle Heat with mostly long range 3-pointers. Willems helped keep WI Legends in the game early, and pushed them ahead for a bit in the 2nd half with his shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cody Dickey - Dickey is a good size 13U 2030 center at six-foot-three-inches for Martin Brothers 13U. Dickey had no issues running the floor, and used his size to his advantage blocking shots and deflecting passes away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2399577' first='Cam' last='Craig'] - Craig a 13U 2030 [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] Black lefty point guard ran the show for his team in their 50-29 opening game victory. Craig showed ability to shoot the ball from beyond the arc and a quick first step to get to the basket on drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1909952337965166622?t=BImJ92fEJDQUbRPeFjNFrw&amp;s=19">https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1909952337965166622?t=BImJ92fEJDQUbRPeFjNFrw&amp;s=19</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2828730' first='Vince' last='Hansen'] - Hansen a six-foot 2030 [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] Black forward ran the floor, finished inside, and defended and blocked shots inside. He has some growth offensively as a jump shooter but showed ability around the basket keeping the ball high and making his short shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1909956166957879298?t=cB0xQnaUDyEJ0HeUa1NR4g&amp;s=19">https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1909956166957879298?t=cB0xQnaUDyEJ0HeUa1NR4g&amp;s=19</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Accardo Mcginnis - Mcginnis a 20230 left-handed guard of Next Level Grind 13U showed some real promise as a secondary guard. HIs shot was smooth, and he had some methodic dribble moves that got him inside and open on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->