New 16U Names We're High On After Mile High Madness From Boomtown

Mile High Madness closed the summer circuit exactly the way everyone hoped with high level competition, breakout performances and plenty of statement moments. For many players it was the final opportunity to prove themselves before attention turns to fall ball and the highly anticipated high school season. If this weekend was any indication, the months ahead are going to be must watch basketball.   We have showcase season coming up, and with the end of club scene coming quickly, rankings, and showcases here, now is the perfect time to lock in with a subscription.    Some of the biggest risers in our rankings started by showing up & showing out at a showcase & they're approaching quickly!   Your showcase evaluation could be the one that changes everything.   Freshman & Sophomore Showcase - August 8th (Rankings Immediately following) Top Expo (2027 & 2028s) - September 13th    Use Colorado26PH25OFF at checkout for 25% OFF & receive a custom registered graphic that comes with it! Lock in now!    Highstreet was a force in the paint all weekend for TA Select and consistently made his presence felt. With his strong frame and physical style of play, he established deep position and was difficult to move off the block. He showcased polished post moves, finishing through contact and creating quality scoring opportunities around the basket. On the glass he attacked rebounds with toughness and determination, giving his team extra possessions while limiting second chance opportunities for opponents. His willingness to embrace the physical side of the game and dominate inside made him one of the most impactful frontcourt players of the weekend     Cramer brought relentless energy and a nonstop motor every time he stepped on the floor for [program_tooltip program_id='2075800' first='PSB' last='']. He was constantly making winning plays, outworking opponents and creating opportunities with his hustle. Offensively he attacked the rim with confidence, using a quick crossover to get by defenders before finishing or dropping in a smooth floater. His pace and aggression kept defenses on their heels throughout the weekend. On the defensive end he was just as impactful, getting up in ball handlers, applying relentless pressure and competing on every possession. Cramer's toughness, effort and high energy style made him one of the tournament's biggest spark plugs     Rudel was impossible to ignore whenever Hardwood Elite took the floor. His activity level and physical presence consistently stood out as he impacted the game possession after possession. He attacked the glass with purpose, securing rebounds in traffic and creating valuable extra opportunities on the offensive end. Around the basket he was a strong and efficient finisher, using his toughness and body control to score through contact and convert difficult looks. His relentless effort, nose for the ball and ability to make winning plays in the paint gave Hardwood Elite a major boost and made him one of the most impactful players of the weekend     Jordan has steadily climbed our radar all summer, and he capped it off with another impressive weekend. He plays with a relentless motor, never giving up on a play and consistently doing the little things that helped Next Level win games. This weekend he did much of his damage in the mid range and around the basket, using polished footwork and smart moves to create clean scoring opportunities. He finished efficiently while staying within the flow of the offense. Just as importantly he embraced team basketball, making the extra pass, moving without the ball and competing alongside his teammates as part of a connected, unselfish group     Paswater was a steady force in the paint for RTS Choice, making his presence felt with his activity and toughness all weekend. He battled for rebounds on both ends of the floor, giving his team extra possessions while limiting second chance opportunities for opponents. After securing the board he did an excellent job throwing accurate outlet passes to ignite the fast break and keep the tempo high. He also ran the floor extremely well, consistently beating defenders down the court for easy scoring chances. Combined with his ability to finish inside, Paswater proved to be a productive, high energy frontcourt player throughout the tournament

Mile High Madness closed the summer circuit exactly the way everyone hoped with high level competition, breakout performances and plenty of statement moments. For many players it was the final opportunity to prove themselves before attention turns to fall ball and the highly anticipated high school season. If this weekend was any indication, the months ahead are going to be must watch basketball.