Midwest Showdown: Full Package 16U Film Room
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It has been quite a spring for Full Package at the 16U level. Their 2023 group is now 12-0 on the spring currently sitting at #4 in the Grit Region Power Score Rankings. They are averaging 61 points per game…
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Continue ReadingIt has been quite a spring for Full Package at the 16U level. Their 2023 group is now 12-0 on the spring currently sitting at #4 in the Grit Region Power Score Rankings. They are averaging 61 points per game while only giving up 35 points.
In this story we go into the film room at Midwest Showdown from Appleton where they went 4-0 with wins over Wisconsin Playground UAA, Kevon Looney Power 5, World Hoops Elite, and Team Haliburton. We broke down the film from several of their games. What stood out was how well this team passes the ball and shoots lights out from the perimeter. Defensively they play well as a unit and are good positional defenders staying in front of their opponent.
Let’s dive into our player evaluations below!
Matas Buzelis (Brewster Academy)
Buzelis is a 6’8” small forward from Hinsdale that moved out east to play his sophomore season at Brewster Academy. If he were still in-state he would be the no doubt #2 2023 prospect in the class. He is a long and lean forward that brings plus athleticism and skill to the table. Smooth slasher that wins off the bounce with his long strides finishing well maneuvering the ball at the rim along with finishing through contact. Once he adds strength he will be even better in this area. Quick and fluid release on his three point shot which he hits at a good clip both off the catch and pulling up. Defensively the length plays well as he swatted several shots on recoveries. No doubt high-major prospect.
Jake Fiegen Jake Fiegen 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2023 State IL (New Trier)
This New Trier 6’3” point guard was the breakout player for Full Package. He has good positional size at is an elite three point shooter. Knocked them down off movement so well coming off screens transitioning from catch to shot. Hit them down from all over the floor at a high clip. Works to get open. Also did a nice job of making the extra pass to get his teammates involved. D2s should be taking a look here!
Mark Nikolich-Wilson Mark Nikolich-Wilson 6'7" | C Rolling Meadows | 2023 State IL (Rolling Meadows)
Big bodied 6’7” five man rebounded very well in his area. Also is exceptionally light on his feet for how large he is showing that on spin moves on the block. Passes extremely well for a post player hitting cutters and shooters from the block. Also stepped out to hit a three in each game we saw. Fun player to watch!
Nikola Abusara Nikola Abusara 6'5" | SF Benet | 2023 State IL (Benet)
Good sized wing at 6’5” that has a wiry and long build. Small forward is a quality wing defender that stayed in front of his opponents and created turnovers which he turned into points on the other end including a nice dunk.
Rokas Castillo Rokas Castillo 5'11" | PG Lemont | 2023 State IL (Lemont)
This Lemont point guard stands at 5’11” and was effective as a distributor driving and kicking out to his shooters. Good feel for the game and was a solid perimeter defender not letting his man get in the paint. Showed a decent looking three point stroke.
Aidyn Boone (Libertyville)
Boone is a 6’5” power forward from Libertyville that brings a strong frame to the table. Knocked in several mid-range jumpers and stretched it to three on one occasion. Good positional defender inside that keeps his hands up making it hard for guards to score as he contests shots.