Wisconsin Advanced Camp – The Minnesota Standouts
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted their advanced camp on Wednesday with many of Wisconsin’s top talents, as well as players from across the Midwest gathering to compete. There were a handful of Minnesota prospects in attendance, and these seven managed to…
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Continue ReadingThe Wisconsin Badgers hosted their advanced camp on Wednesday with many of Wisconsin’s top talents, as well as players from across the Midwest gathering to compete. There were a handful of Minnesota prospects in attendance, and these seven managed to stand out on the day!
Daniel Freitag Daniel Freitag 6'1" | PG Breck | 2024 State #142 Nation MN (6’2 2024 PG, Bloomington Jefferson)- Perhaps the big winner on the day, Daniel not only put in some strong performances against older competition, but he walked away with an offer from Wisconsin, becoming the first player in the 2024 class that they’ve extended an offer to. One of the things that’s stood out about Daniel this summer is how well he’s been shooting the ball, and that trend continued not only from three but also off the dribble from mid-range where he can stop on two feet or hit a floater. When he attacks off the dribble he is so shifty changing his direction, and does a great job of keeping his head up to spot cutting teammates and delivers accurate passes. Daniel added in a few of his signature explosive finishes, was one of the better communicators defensively, and stood out with his ability to sit in a stance and lock down opposing ball handlers.
Andy Stefonowicz (6’ 2024 PG, Minnetonka)- Was my first time seeing Andy play this summer, and he stood out with his ability to facilitate at a high level. Even playing with some brand new teammates, Andy did a great job of keeping everyone on the floor involved, while also making sure he got his fair share of shots. Andy was a lights out shooter from beyond the arc, but was also able to quickly step into some mid-range shots off the dribble, getting solid elevation to get off a clean look. He was always one of the hardest working players on the floor, scrapping for loose balls that occasionally led to second chance opportunities for his team. He does a good job at dictating the pace of play, and excels at reading defenders when he’s coming off ball screens which leads to good decision making.
Jackson McAndrew (6’7 2024 F, Wayzata)- Speaking of shooters, I’m not sure anyone knocked down threes at a higher percentage (at least in the games I watched) than Jackson McAndrew out of Wayzata. Jackson is as long as they come, and at 6’7 it was difficult for defenders to get a hand up to contest his shots. Give him and inch of space and Jackson was making them pay from beyond the arc as he hit three after three. He also showed that he can put the ball on the floor and attack the basket when given an angle, and he uses his long arms to extend and finish at the rim with either hand. Really like the potential with Jackson as he continues to add strength/quickness due to his extreme length and ability to stretch the floor.
Nolan Winter Nolan Winter 7'0" | PF Lakeville North | 2023 State #98 Nation MN (6’9 2023 F, Lakeville North)- What other player added an offer from Wisconsin after the camp? That would be Nolan Winter Nolan Winter 7'0" | PF Lakeville North | 2023 State #98 Nation MN , who now holds two high major offers after receiving one from Minnesota a few weeks back. Nolan really impressed me with his impact around the rim, using his length to stay straight up and contest/block shots even when opponents tried to get physical and back him down. He also rebounded the ball at a high level on both ends of the floor, and he pulled in offensive rebounds that consistently led to second chance buckets. Add in a smooth release from three and it was another solid weekend from the Lakeville North product.
Isaiah Johnson (6’5 2024 SF, Osseo)- Isaiah Johnson came out producing from the opening drill, and carried that production over through all three games on the day. Standing at around 6’5-6’6 he has a strong frame to work with, and has some nice mobility at that size to take defenders off the dribble. He excelled as a slasher who can get to the rim off of limited dribbles, but also showed some shooting touch from mid-range and three. In transition he can elevate and finish above the rim, and he also threw down a couple of dunks in half-court with some quick cuts to the rim. Isaiah does a nice job of not getting sped up when quicker defenders pressure him, and he didn’t force many shots offensively. Add in the fact that he can defend in the paint while also moving his feet to defend on the perimeter at times, and you have a high potential wing prospect in the 2024 class.
Donavhan Cain (6’4 G, Cretin-Derham Hall)- Cain’s day was cut short by an injury, but the newest CDH Raider made an impact during the first half of competition. The explosiveness is immediately evident, as he was arguably the best leaper in attendance, and that athleticism allowed him to make an impact defensively by swatting two shots in the first game. He also looks the part of a high level slasher, attacking the basket and then finishing acrobatically through traffic. Donavhan capped off his only game of the day by soaring off two feet to throw down a powerful one handed dunk that could become a common sight during the winter time. Not 100% sure what class he’s in as I’ve seen him reported as both a 2022 and 2023, but he’ll definitely be a prospect to keep an eye on this month with Howard Pulley 16u.
Jack Robison (6’5 2024 W, Lakeville North)- Nolan Winter Nolan Winter 7'0" | PF Lakeville North | 2023 State #98 Nation MN wasn’t the only Lakeville North prospect in attendance, as Jack Robison made some big plays as well. He’s a smart decision maker who doesn’t force his shot, and did a nice job of scoring at all three levels. Jack has solid footwork to score on the block, can hit the mid-range jumper, and has a smooth left handed shot from behind the arc that he can hit off the catch or dribble. He has some solid mobility that allows him to guard most spots on the floor, and he has the IQ to position himself well off the ball on that end of the floor.