AAU Preview: Wisconsin Crusaders 16U Select
With the AAU season now in full swing, Prep Hoops Wisconsin takes a look at the Wisconsin Crusaders 16U select squad… Website: www.missionbasketball.org Twitter: @WICrusaders Facebook: @MissionBasketballAcademy ROSTER Quotes courtesy of program director and head coach Adam Maulick…
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Continue ReadingWith the AAU season now in full swing, Prep Hoops Wisconsin takes a look at the Wisconsin Crusaders 16U select squad…
Website: www.missionbasketball.org
Twitter: @WICrusaders
Facebook: @MissionBasketballAcademy
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Quotes courtesy of program director and head coach Adam Maulick
#0 Ean Mares, 5’10”, G, Class of 2023, Xavier – Ean played reserve minutes for a deep Xavier varsity team who made it to state in the 20-21 season . “Ean is an extremely athletic player and lockdown defender who can get on the rim to set up teammates or finish. Mares ability to hit the three ball with his driving ability makes him very hard to defend”
#1 Isaiah Hubanks, 6’1”, G, Class of 2023, Omro – Isaiah was second-team all-league for the Foxes averaging 12.2 points a game and 37% from the three-point line. “Hubanks has tremendous touch from the perimeter and mid-range. Isaiah uses his shot to set up his drive well. Hubanks is a great communicator on the floor on offense and defense”
#3 Jyceri Birmingham, 5’10” PG, Class of 2023, Oshkosh West – Jyceri played key reserve minutes and also started many games for the Wildcats in the 20-21 season averaging 2.6 points and 1.8 assists at the point guard spot. “Jyceri is a fierce defender with an incredible motor and communicates well. His athletic ability allows him to be a pest on D and get in the lane at will on offense setting up teammates
with his unselfish passing.”
#11 Devonte Kershaw, 6’1”, W/G, Class of 2023, Oshkosh West – Devonte played key reserve minutes and started various contests for the Wildcats in the 20-21 season averaging 2.4 points and .8 assists at the guard spot. “Kershaw has a smooth jumper from three and has sneaky athletic ability to attack and finish at the rim”
#21 Austin Wiedemeier, 6’3”, WG, Class of 2023, Winneconne – Austin started all 24 games for the Wolves and was named second-team all-conference. Wiedemeier averaged 11.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 47% from three. “Austin is a versatile wing guard who can play inside and out. Austin has the ability to attack off of his smooth jumper. Austin does a nice job of posting
up his mismatches.”
#22 Jaxson Nelson, 6’3”, F, Class of 2023, Wrightstown – Jaxson was a top contributor for the Wrightstown JV team in a program that was senior heavy and made a state run in 20-21. “Jaxson is a utility player that can play physical with the bigs and can stretch the floor with the three ball.”
#23
Gavin Jahns
Gavin
Jahns
6'3" | SG
St. Marys Springs | 2023
State
WI
, 6’2”, G, Class of 2023, SMSA Fond du Lac – Gavin is a two-year varsity performer who averaged 9.3 points, 3 boards, and 2 assists per game for the conference champions St Mary Springs squad. Jahns earned second-team all-conference. “Gavin is a smooth attacker and ball handler who can get to the rim. Jahns has a nice three-point shot to compliment his driving ability” Gavin will miss the
club season due to a severe ankle injury.
#24 Samuel Coon, 6′, PG/SG, Class of 2023, SMSA Fon du Lac – Samuel averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest for the conference champ ledgers. Coon collected all-conference honorable mention in 20-21 season as a two-year varsity performer. “Sam is a high IQ player who gets his team involved and makes players around him better. He can score at all three levels and defend and play multiple positions”
#33 Hunter Theil, 6’5”, W/F, Class of 2023, Little Chute – Hunter played key varsity minutes for the 15-9 Mustangs and made his way into the starting lineup as the year progressed. Hunter averaged 5.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest. Theil is a strong and athletic forward who runs the floor well. Hunter plays above the rim, posts strong, and can take defenders off the bounce. Hunter is developing a
more accurate perimeter shot that will make him a three-level scoring threat”
#34 Jackson Bartol, 6’5”, F, Class of 2023, Berlin – Bartol is the third of four brothers to pass through the Berlin program. Jackson averaged 7.4 points and 8.4 boards per game for the Indians in the 20-21 season.
#42 Keegan Spees, 6’3, W/G, Class of 2023 Wrightstown – Keegan was a top contributor for the Wrightstown JV team in a program that was senior heavy and made a state run in 20-21. “Keegan is an excellent outside shooter with a rangy athletic frame. Spees attacks well of downhill actions and uses his length to get by defenders”
Team Notes (Adam Maulick): “We have assembled a talented cohesive roster that plays well together as a team. The roster strengths brings us the ability to play fast, space the floor, and use our athletic bigs to run and stretch the D”
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May 7-9: Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes (Minneapolis, Minn.)
May 14-16: Prep Hoops Midwest Showdown (Appleton, Wis.)
July 9-11: Baylor Chicago Summer Jam
July 30-Aug. 1: Prep Hoops Finals (Plymouth, Minn.)