PH Summer Challenge: 15U/16U Saturday Night Standouts
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The PrepHoops Summer Challenge has reared into full gear and a number of 15U and 16U players made names for themselves this evening in Sweet Sixteen action. Jameson Dougherty Jameson Dougherty 6'9" | PF River Falls | 2021 State WI…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepHoops Summer Challenge has reared into full gear and a number of 15U and 16U players made names for themselves this evening in Sweet Sixteen action.
Jameson Dougherty Jameson Dougherty 6'9" | PF River Falls | 2021 State WI (2021), Wisconsin Playmakers Dahl/River Falls
At 6’8″, Doughtery is an immediate presence as soon as he checks in. Playing alongside his twin brother, Liam, the two use their impressive mobility to guard multiple positions and anchor a tough Playmakers defense. Also, Jameson separated himself from other bigs by imposing his will on the glass. In the Playmakers’ sweet sixteen matchup against Illinois TWOLVES, Dougherty gathered a dubious amount of boards, a handful of which were capitalized for baskets. Watch out River Falls opponents, the Doughtery twin-tower combination will be a force to be reckoned with.
Jayden Jackson Jayden Jackson 6'2" | SG Whitefish Bay | 2021 State WI (2021), ABC Young Lions/Whitefish Bay
Prior to this weekend, I hadn’t seen much of Jackson, but immediately his play validated his top-15 ranking in the 2021 Wisconsin class. At 6’3″, Jackson is a big guard that is extremely strong with the ball. He is a very smooth scorer, with the ability to glide unnoticed past defenders. Jackson’s creativity in the lane received ooohs and ahhs from the crowd after driving left into the lane only to change hands in mid-air in midair with just enough english to manuever his lay-in past a Select Robinson defender. On Saturday night, Jackson once again showed why he is so highly touted. Definitely a name to remember in the 2021 class.
Jack Jorgensen Jack Jorgensen 6'2" | SG Depere | 2022 State WI (2022), Wisconsin Crusaders AD/De Pere
Jorgensen is a tremendous shooter that does a great job of utilizing his teammates’ screens to create separation from chasing defenders. Most of all, this kid is CLUTCH. Down six late against RWA, Jorgensen drained a corner three, then as an encore, he rubbed off a downscreen and buried ANOTHER triple to force overtime. Thanks to the ice in Jorgensen’s veins, the Crusaders prevailed in overtime, advancing to Sunday’s action.
Terrance Moncrief Terrance Moncrief 5'11" | PG Joliet West | 2021 State IL (2021), Illinois TWOLVES/Jollet West
As a lefty, Moncrief is extremely difficult to guard when he gets to his strong hand. Inside the paint, he uses his craft to finish with a variety of shots around the basket. Early in the second half against Wisconsin Playmakers, Moncrief’s and-one bucket turned the tide and momentum for the rest of the game. Terrance is also an intense defender who does a great job of making oppossing guards switch directions when dribbling up the court.
Owen Meyer Owen Meyer 6'2" | PG Germantown | 2021 State WI (2021), JH1 Elite Schulz
In JH1’s win against Wisconsin United, the team did a great job of moving the ball and finding the open shot. Meyer was the catalyst of JH1’s offense and I was really impressed with his ability to create for himself. In the second half, the 6’2″ guard from Germantown drove to his off-hand and lofted it over the bigs inside the paint for a pretty bucket. Meyer is very skilled and his effort rubs off on the rest of his teammates.
Ahmad Henderson Ahmad Henderson 5'10" | PG Brother Rice | 2023 State #291 Nation IL (2022), RWA Home School
All game Henderson put Crusader defenders in a torture chamber, using the pick and roll to manipulate the defense and making smart decisions. I love Henderson’s Iverson-like crossover, as the 5’9″ guard can switch directions with the best at 15U. By himself, Henderson went on a personal 8-0 run, side-stepping into a pull-up three, then pick pocketing his assignment for a layup. To cap off his own personal onslaught, Henderson grabbed a defensive rebound and then sprinted down the court for a bucket and the foul. Even in RWA’s loss, Henderson put on a show, making a name for himself in Chicago.