Las Vegas: Friday Prospect Standouts
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LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Classic and Las Vegas Big Time continued action on Friday. Here are some of the top individual performances from Sin City… Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'7" | SG IMG Academy | 2025 State #53…
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Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Classic and Las Vegas Big Time continued action on Friday. Here are some of the top individual performances from Sin City…
Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'7" | SG IMG Academy | 2025 State #53 Nation FL – 2025 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
Good chance that Allen begins as the No. 1 ranked prospect in Wisconsin’s 2025 class. There’s a ton to like about the 6-foot-6 wing, who can impact the game in a variety of ways and be an all-around threat. Despite struggling early from the field, Allen used his defense to spark his offense. The long, athletic incoming freshman got in the passing lanes, blocked shots, and turned defense into offense on the other end. Allen is capable of shooting from the perimeter and creating his own looks off the dribble, but at his size/athleticism, doesn’t need to settle. Allen also has a nice feel for his teammates and had three assists. Expect Allen to be an instant impact freshman for Kaukauna next season and make noise even in a league as good as the Fox Valley Association.
Barry Applewhite – 2022 – W – Wisconsin Playground Club PH
Applewhite made some big and timely plays for PGC despite a loss to NEB on Friday. Applewhite came off the bench and sparked his team with a couple of outside shots. Throughout the second half, he made defensive stops, got on the floor for loose balls, and just picked up the energy a notch or two. With PGC’s top three scorers struggling, it was Applewhite’s presence that helped keep the game tight throughout.
Rowan Brumbaugh – 2022 – PG – Prospect U
Brumbaugh had 14 points and six assists in a loss to Lakeshow Elite. The Top 150 guard might not take a lot of shots, but there’s no doubt his team is better with him on the floor. Brumbaugh has an excellent feel for the game and brings a huge leadership presence. He’ll be the first guy to get on you if you make a mistake, but also the first to congratulate you for a big play. His calm, cool demeanor on the floor is easily noticeable. It doesn’t matter if he’s made five shots in a row, missed five in a row, or just committed a turnover, Brumbaugh immediately moves onto the next play. A prospect that’s been blowing up in July, Brumbaugh’s ability to control a game as a scorer or facilitator makes him one of the top floor generals in the country.
Termarion Brumby Termarion Brumby 6'1" | CG Racine Case | 2024 State WI – 2024 – G – Wisconsin Rise
Continue to think this is a sneaky good prospect in the 2024 class. Brumby has played excellent two-way basketball all spring as someone who can shut down his man, create turnovers, and turn defense into offense the other way. Brumby can play on or off the ball. He does a good job of getting downhill, playing through contact, and powering his way to the rim. Brumby also keeps his head up on the drive, doesn’t force the ball into high traffic areas, and makes unselfish passes. Wisconsin Rise will even post Brumby up, which is kind of unique in today’s game, especially at this age level. Needs to work on finishing at top end speed and developing his jumper, but given his long arms and strong body, think Brumby could grow into a really nice combo guard down the road. He scored a game-high 15 points in a blowout win Friday night.
Logan Imes Logan Imes 6'4" | PG Zionsville | 2023 State #202 Nation IN – 2023 – PG – Indiana Elite
Like this prospect a lot. Imes has very intriguing positional size as a 6-foot-4 point guard. He’s got some definite shake and make-you-miss ability on the ball. Once he gets into the paint, Imes is a crafty, creative playmaker. Imes has really good ability to avoid shot blockers and change his release in traffic. Playing up in 17U, Imes torched the opposition from 3-point range in a blowout win for Indiana Elite. Imes knocked down four consecutive triples alone in the final period en route to 18 points in short order. Imes then picked up an offer from Creighton following the game.
Connor Pytleski Connor Pytleski 6'2" | SG Green Bay Southwest | 2023 State WI – 2023 – SG – Team 1848
Pytleski came out and dominated from the opening tip. The Green Bay Southwest product dropped 15 first half points as Team 1848 ran away from Play Hard Play Smart (CA). The 6-foot-2 guard just lived at the rim and generated a ton of easy looks from close range. Really like the way he can finish with his left hand as well. Pytleski moves really well without the basketball and gets his momentum going towards the rim. Against a relatively athletic team, he was still able to make the easy play and give his teammates simple assist opportunities.
Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI – 2025 – C – Wisconsin Playground Club
Rogers had a quiet first half against PBA, but woke up in a big way in the second half. The promising 6-foot-10 center had a few big dunks and some nice plays in transition. Rogers has a long way to go, but continues to show a lot of flashes. He’s raw, but can catch away from his body and in traffic. Rogers is a big body that can move and made some plays in the open floor on the run. In the halfcourt, he’s an easy target to dump the ball inside to. Rogers does a great job of keeping the ball high and away from swiping guards. He also hit a nice fadeaway jumper on Friday. It’s early, but Rogers has high major attributes and plenty to work with over the next four years. If he’s able to expand his game away from the rim, he could be a national type recruit with his size, mobility, and footwork around the rim.
Vincent Vandervest Vincent Vandervest 6'4" | SF Bay Port | 2023 State WI – 2023 – G /W – Team 1848
Vandervest is playing his way into the rankings out here in Vegas. The 6-foot-3 guard has a lot of value as a prospect. Vandervest makes a lot of hustle plays defensively. He rips away contested loose balls and is an excellent rebounder for his position. The 6-foot-3 sophomore out of Bay Port also has some sneaky athleticism. He’s a guy that can catch a lob and throw it down. Vandervest also uses his athleticism well as a slasher and rim protector, often seen blocking/altering shots.