Hard Work Region: 16U Names To Know

Seven 16U prospects to keep an eye on from the Hard Work Region:  Isaiah Johnson Isaiah Johnson 6'7" | SF Osseo | 2024 State MN -- SF -- Northstar Titans Johnson was super impressive during the last few weekends of the spring AAU session. The 6-foot-7 small forward is a smooth athlete and dynamic scorer. He does a really good job of getting downhill and finishing difficult layups. In transition, he uses his athleticism and skill to put a lot of stress and pressure on opposing defenses. Johnson still has areas to round out in his game, but the SF is no doubt a high-level player.  Fitz Freeman Fitz Freeman 6'6" | PF Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2024 State MN -- PF -- Minnesota Chill  Freeman is a really good post prospect who makes a strong impact on both ends of the court. He does a really good job of using his size and strength to protect the paint and rebound on defense. On offense, he has areas to improve, but the power forward is very aggressive and active. If he continues to improve, Freeman should get some looks from college programs.  Will Hornseth Will Hornseth 6'8" | PF De Pere | 2024 State WI -- F -- Wisconsin Blizzard Hornseth is no-doubt one of the best overall college prospects from the state of Wisconsin. The forward has great positional size and is also very skilled. He has a smooth mid-range jump shot, is a good finisher around the rim, and is a very good rebounder. Already holding some interest from top level college programs, Hornseth is certainly a name to know moving forward.  Tim Franks Tim Franks 6'4" | SG Homestead | 2024 State WI -- SG -- Chapman Basketball Academy In my opinion, Franks is one of the most underrated prospects in Wisconsin, regardless of class or position. He is just so good everywhere. The SG is an elite shooter, plus defender, great passer, and talented finisher at the cup. Franks had a giant spring AAU season, and it wouldn’t surprise me if college programs start blowing up his phone.  Max Woods Max Woods 5'11" | PG Chanhassen | 2024 State MN -- PG -- Minnesota Fury Woods is a prototypical point guard who found a lot of success this past spring. Woods has a really strong build, which he uses to finish layups through contact in the paint. He is a tremendous athlete who has no problem assuming whatever role his team needs. He can be a high-volume scorer or lockdown defender. At the next level, the PG should become a great player.  Kareem Earl Kareem Earl 6'5" | SF Iowa City West | 2024 State IA -- SF -- Iowa Barnstormers Playing for a loaded Iowa Barnstormers squad, Earl is an elite small forward who is capable of making some big-time plays. The small forward is a really good shooter, solid rebounder, and surprisingly good ball handler for a wing. Earl doesn’t hold any college offers yet, but if he keeps playing well, the SF should earn plenty.