Friday Standouts – Midwest Collision

The Midwest Collision kicked off with games from all age groups. Only the best made this standouts list. Mason Prey Mason Prey 6'3" | CG Newman Catholic | 2023 State WI - PM Wausau Showcase - 2023 Prey dropped a cool 27 points and probably didn’t break a sweat. Everything came easy — lots of transition buckets and clear avenues to the rim. It wasn’t by a lack of effort from the defense, they gave it their best shot. Prey just wasn’t fazed. He used his 6’4 frame to overpower his defenders. He didn’t draw unnecessary contact, instead he calculated the easiest bucket and converted. I could count his misses on my right hand — he played at maximum efficiency. Logan Baumgartner Logan Baumgartner 6'3" | SG Medford | 2023 State WI - PM Wausau Showcase - 2023 If it’s cliche to call someone a Swiss-army knife, I’m going to make an exception. I never knew what he would come up with, but everything was sharp and effective. Every play was a new narrative. He started the night with perimeter shooting, had a streak of spontaneous post up moves, morphed into a pure passer, then finished showing off soft mid-range finesse. It was versatility at its finest. Finished with 15 points and probably around five assists. Ijeh Nwaezeaapu - Sharks Basketball Academy - 2022 It’d be hard not to commend his effort after watching him. He puts every ounce of energy into every play, a foreign quality for AAU. It was a fun change to see charges attempted, controlled physicality, and hustle. Offensively he’s no slouch either. Drained four total threes, showing he could be a focal point with enough touches. Terrell Walker - Sharks Basketball Academy - 2022 The best defender in the gym today by a long shot. A scary pursuit of the ball, drives ball handlers into a full retreat when he picks them up one-on-one. Intense energy and superb athleticism. Fun to watch his competitive drive on both ends. Marcus Hall - PM Wausau Showcase - 2023 A spindly, well-framed forward that really looks the part of a prospect. That may not come to fruition right away, but the pieces are already there. Started the game showing off a smooth stroke from the perimeter. Has raw skills, and can play off the dribble. At 6’5, he’s not very quick, but he doesn’t need that trait, matter of fact his playstyle benefited from his control. His most effective moments came cleaning up rebounds and earning second-chance put-backs. Alijah Matthews - Gallo Sports Center - 2022 A leader by example. Very rarely makes bad decisions or forces shots. Lets the game come to him then strikes at the first gap. A slippery driver with a robust second-gear and first-step. When he moves it’s a blur — speed dominates his playstyle. An efficient finisher once he gets to the rim, never getting too out of control. He had 26 points in his first game.  Sage Suntken - Iowa Mavs Purple - 2024 He hardly left the floor tonight, and I think that’s a testament to his worth. He was efficient from three, tallying most of his points from range. Had a nice drive to the rack and made instinctive cuts off the ball to get open. Despite being smaller, he had a strong build, which actually gave him an advantage at some points. Overall a fundamental player that fit the Iowa Mavs MO.