Five talented players that all shined throughout the weekend that college coaches will want to be very familiar with.
Braylen Blue - 2023 - PG - Madison Spartans
A point guard with some size at 6’3” and length that really knows how to play. A skilled player with the ball in his hands with his ability to shoot it off the dribble with good range as well to his exceptional passing ability. With his very good court vision in addition to make passes into tight windows, Blue really created for his teammates.
Duke Faley - 2023 - PF - Mid-Pro Academy West
A 6’7” power forward that plays with a big motor and really battles out on the floor. He scored the ball well around the paint in addition to showing the ability to take opposing big man off the dribble. He really works on the defensive end to play tough defense in addition to rebounding the ball at a high rate on both ends.
Zack Hawkinson - 2023 - F - Illinois Predators
Hawkinson is a lengthy wing forward that performed well on both ends of the floor to contribute in a big way. Battles hard on the defensive end to defend on the interior with his 6’5” size, and uses his athleticism to guard out on the perimeter. He is a tough finisher inside to score it in a variety of ways around the hoop plus hit a few jumpers from the outside.
Michael Riley - 2023 - C - Rocky Mountain Select
A 6’7” post player with good upside who has a nice strong build. He showed a good ability to defend opposing big men inside as well to being a tough help defender coming over to contest all shots around the paint. He plays with a big motor and really works on the defensive end of the floor.
Matthew Schmainda - 2023 - G - Wisconsin Swing Bredesen
A smart guard that has a good all-around skill set and has continued to progress his game very well since last summer. He shot the ball very well spotting up from three in addition to having a good passing ability plus can attack the basket off the dribble.