Under Armour: Day 1 Standouts
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EMERSON, Ga. — Day one standouts from Under Armour Session 4… Jeffery Brazziel – 2022 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club This is Brazziel’s type of setting. In an uptempo environment, Brazziel was allowed to get out and run…
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Jeffery Brazziel – 2022 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
This is Brazziel’s type of setting. In an uptempo environment, Brazziel was allowed to get out and run frequently and make plays for himself and others on a consistent basis. In a win over the Houston Defenders late Thursday night, Brazziel played some fantastic stretches of basketball, with the Marquette coaching staff on hand. The Milwaukee Madison product showcased his coast-to-coast ability throughout the contest. A smooth 6-foot-4 wing, Brazziel can be a big mismatch problem when he’s able to get out and run. The lefty blows by people in transition and has underrated vision and passing ability to set up his teammates. While he’s very raw physically, Brazziel can absolutely leap, putting home a strong two-hand dunk in traffic off two-feet. His jumper has been a work in progress, but you can see Brazziel is making strides in the right direction.
Brayden Dailey – 2021 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
Dailey shook off a tough first outing and bounced back with a nice performance to lead PGC past Wisconsin Playground Club. The Cuba City standout had a strong second half and hit some big shots to help his team gain some much-needed separation. Dailey did a great job of using screens and freeing himself up offensively. He’s not overly quick on the floor, but Dailey makes sure to set up defenders with hard cuts and running right off the screener’s shoulders. Once he catches, Dailey doesn’t need much room to get a shot off with his high release. He came up quite physically raw, but Dailey continues to get more confident around the rim. He’s not there yet, but is much more willing to try and power through defenders and score more at the rim.
Johnny Davis – 2020 – SG – Wisconsin Playground Club
Davis had 24 points in a win over WE R 1 and tallied 14 in a close loss to D.C. Premier as PGC was able to secure a spot in the Under Armour Finals. We know the Wisconsin commit is a relentless slasher, but now he’s starting to gain the confidence in his jumper. Davis’ release is much smoother and the arc on his jumper has come a long way since the spring. A kid that can get a double-double any night out from the guard spot and kill opponents around the rim, Davis is becoming more and more dangerous now that he can score from outside the paint.
Jordan Davis – 2020 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
Since he picked up an offer from Wisconsin, Davis’ confidence has gone through the roof. In fact, the La Crosse Central standout was a perfect 5-of-5 from 3-point range in a win over WE R 1 on Thursday en route to 17 points. Davis has a chance to be a strong 3-and-D presence at the next level. He’s got great anticipation and lateral quickness and always wants to stop the other team’s best player. Continuing to shoot the lights out this summer, Davis is a rise and fire wing that’s becoming quite consistent. An underrated aspect of his game is rebounding. Davis allows PGC to play small as Davis did a tremendous job of ripping away loose rebounds.
Michael Duax – 2021 – SF – Martin Bros.
The Iowa wing came out and scored or assisted on the first 13 points for Martin Bros in their blowout win Thursday afternoon. Duax began the game with two big dunks and a block as well. Flying under the radar this summer, Duax sits on just one scholarship offer from Northern Iowa. He’s definitely a guy that Missouri Valley programs should be prioritizing, while certain power-five programs should be giving a strong look. The 6-foot-5 wing needs to shoot it more consistently, but he’s definitely a terrific slasher who can also facilitate the basketball as well. Duax is much bouncier than he looks, able to dunk in traffic, and does the dirty work defensively and on the glass well.
Chucky Hepburn – 2021 – PG – Team Factory
The rising floor general didn’t look to score a ton on Thursday, but there’s no doubt that Hepburn is one of the top lead guards in the Midwest. Holding offers from Nebraska, Creighton, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, Hepburn dazzled with his passing ability on Thursday. The ball just never sticks in his hands. When Hepburn gets possession, it’s immediately swung or dumped inside. The way Hepburn pushes the tempo without dribbling is special. He has pinpoint accuracy with lengthy passes up the floor and hit streaking wings and forwards right on the money for easy buckets. Having seen Hepburn a handful of teams, we do know he can get his offensively. While he’s a little stocky and undersized, Hepburn has terrific wiggle on the ball and unexpected above the rim explosiveness.
Gabe Madsen – 2020 – SG – Wisconsin Playground Club
Cementing his status as one of the country’s top underrated snipers, Madsen looked really good during a win against WE R 1 Thursday afternoon. The Rochester Mayo product put his skill set on full display, catching and shooting off screens, creating mid-range shots off the bounce, and slicing past defenders to the cup. A deadly sharpshooter, Madsen’s quick release paired with his fine-tuned off-the-ball motor makes the senior a difficult cover. Coming off screens, Madsen can knock down shots with his momentum going away from the basket and even if his body isn’t square to the hoop. At 6-foot-5, Madsen is more than just a perimeter threat. His ball handling and strength have come a long way in two years and Madsen is capable of attacking the rim against high-level athletes.
Cade Meyer – 2021 – PF – Wisconsin Playground Club
Meyer continues to elevate his stock and is definitely in the conversation as the state’s No. 2 ranked player. The 6-foot-7 forward had 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting in a loss to D.C. Premier on Thursday. Meyer displayed an excellent face-up game from 3-point range, knocking down a couple of triples with a hand in his face. The Monroe standout was able to slash to the basket as well against players with equal or greater athleticism. He’s still developing and needs to be more consistent, but Meyer has power-five potential, especially if he can improve his rebounding presence defensively. UW-Milwaukee is ahead of the curve with a scholarship offer early and mid-majors should be drooling at the chance to get this fast-rising prospect.