Friday 15U Standouts: Chi-Town Tipoff
Friday offered a packed slate of games in a short amount of time. Which 15U prospects started with a bang in the much-anticipated Chi-Town Tipoff? Jonathan Calmese – Big 3 Basketball – Farragut – 6’0” A natural guard with a…
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Continue ReadingFriday offered a packed slate of games in a short amount of time. Which 15U prospects started with a bang in the much-anticipated Chi-Town Tipoff?
Jonathan Calmese – Big 3 Basketball – Farragut – 6’0”
A natural guard with a piercing scoring mentality. Every shot looked comfortable for him, especially in the lane. There are some rough edges fundamentally, but the skill is obvious. He was sound with on-ball defense, too. He clamped down on opposing guards leaving no breathing room.
Yusuf Cisse – Big 3 Basketball – Conant – 6’0”
Ambitious passing and a transition-itch make Cisse an exciting prospect at the point guard spot. Didn’t put up a ton of points, but also didn’t come across as a score-first player. He’s able to make tough passes look easy, which frees up open looks for teammates.
Camden Lathos – Big 3 Basketball – Conant – 6’4”
Prototype power forwards are increasingly rare, but Lathos fits the bill. His broad-shoulders and 6’4” frame create serious mismatches at the 15U level. He moves with unique speed for his size, especially as a post defender. Can clog up passing lanes with his ability to maintain a defensive position.
Charlie Geske – Milwaukee Trail Blazers – Brookfield Central – 6’3”
Strikes me as a guy that’ll be on our radar for the foreseeable future. Was on the sidelines for a while (assuming that was for foul trouble) but his intangibles are clear. He’s the biggest guy on the floor as a guard and is talented enough to utilize the size mismatch. His three-point shot was his biggest weapon, but he got to the rim with ease, too.
Treyce Miller – Illinois Attack – Metea Valley – 6’2”
The best player on a really solid Illinois Attack team. Brings length and height to the guard spot, and is no slouch when it comes to defense and effort plays. He’s a web that hauls in rebounds and blocks driving lanes. It seems like he’s very easy to play with. Efficient and tame on offense, and he’s eager to contribute in any fashion.
Isaac Skemp
Isaac
Skemp
6'4" | SF
Onalaska | 2024
State
WI
– PM South Showcase – Onalaska – 6’2”
Only watched him for a bit in between games two and three, but it didn’t take long for Skemp to stand out. He’s coming off a very solid freshman season that landed him amongst the top 2024 prospects in Wisconsin. He looked the part, throwing bold yet accurate passes to teammates, including one smooth dish in between three defenders in the lane. He played with swagger and confidence, not necessarily a stat, but maybe more important for a younger player.
Jeremiah Brister – Pride Roc Bynum – West Allis Central – 5’10
Today’s most aggressive scorer by far. He’s always looking for driving lanes and exploiting lackadaisical closeouts. He went on a solo scoring run in the first half which featured an extremely difficult step-back three. He showed bursts of speed when driving, which were nearly impossible to stay in front of considering he was also one of the strongest players on the court.