Battle At The Lakes: Top Performers!

Prep Hoops has provided a platform for prospects of all ranges over time, mixing those that are preventing to land on D3 rosters with a handful of prospects who will likely be taking part in on the highest degree. Given the expansive and broad vary of expertise, there isn’t a scarcity of sleepers to be discovered all through the Prep Hoops Circuit. Working occasions in numerous states all through the grassroots season, there’s a large quantity of expertise to be discovered, particularly at their Battle At The Lakes occasion.

One of many elite Prep Hoops Circuit occasions by way of expertise, the Battle At The Lakes introduced a number of the greatest impartial groups from the Midwest together with a variety of shoe sponsored groups who needed to compete outdoors of their respective circuits. It offered an awesome alternative to see some acquainted faces, however extra importantly, a greater alternative to search out some new ones.

Listed below are a number of the standouts from the Prep Hoops Battle At The Lakes:

Bradey Henige, 6’11, C, D1 Nation AZ 17U, 2024
By way of sheer dominating statistical performances, Henige stole the present at Battle At The Lakes along with his video game-esque 48-point, 22-rebound outing within the tourney’s opening night time. The highly effective lefty set large screens, performed nicely above the rim on each ends of the ground, and had no downside punishing the rim with numerous dunks. Having run with AZ Unity within the EYBL, Henige has no scarcity of expertise taking part in elite competitors and that was clearly evident over the weekend.

Lamont Hamilton Jr., 5’11, PG, Wisconsin Elite 17U, 2026
An surprising addition to the occasion, Hamilton Jr. took the weekend off from his common KL Energy 5 to get some run taking part in up two years with Wisconsin Elite. The lefty from Racine has downright blazing quickness, is fearless ending by contact within the paint, and is a gifted pure scorer. Hamilton already owns D1 provides and is definitely one of the fiery gamers within the state of Wisconsin.

Andrew Jensen, 6’9, PF, All Wisconsin Platinum 15U, 2026
So far as long run potential is worried, Jensen was proper there amongst gamers with the best ceiling at Prep Hoops. The lanky ahead is elite operating the ground, confirmed the power to shoot the ball from past the three level arc, and has the agility to include defensively in switching conditions. Mixing athleticism, ability, and a excessive degree of productiveness, Jensen is pushing for a spot as the highest large man in Wisconsin’s 2026 class.

Jeremiah Sem, 6’4, SG, Sanford Sports activities 17U, 2024
By way of single recreation performances at Battle At The Lakes, Sem had one of many absolute best, going 7-of-7 from 3-point vary and hitting the sport winner on Sunday in opposition to Minnesota Fury. Sem is an extended armed guard who can defend a number of positions, is explosive attacking the rack by way of straight line drives, and is changing into an more and more lethal 3-point shooter. Some of the thrilling gamers within the Dakotas, Sem has already firmly established himself as a precedence for a variety of colleges inside the area.

Chase Thompson, 6’8, PF, D1 Minnesota 16U, 2025
Together with his total squad taking part in up on the 17U degree for the occasion, Thompson confirmed that he might maintain it down in opposition to older competitors and nonetheless produce at a excessive fee. He’s a downright easy shooter from past the 3-point arc, is very nice taking pictures on the transfer, and has proven improved athleticism from the highschool season. Already standing each little bit of 6-foot-8, he’s the youthful brother of 7-foot Treyton Thompson and doesn’t seem like completed rising anytime quickly.

Tyler Forrest, 6’1, PG, Staff Tyus 14U, 2027
Together with his total Staff Tyus squad taking part in up on the 15U degree, Forrest confirmed that he’s already ready to run the present in opposition to older competitors. He scored double digits on varsity for Chaska as an eighth grader this previous season, displaying poise and maturity operating a group dissimilar to most his age. Forrest is already excellent in choose and roll play (each as a scorer and facilitator), could make excessive degree passes to teammates in scoring positions, and has established himself as probably the greatest 2027 lead guards within the Midwest.

Kyle Jorgensen, 6’9, C, Minnesota Comets Elite 17U, 2024
Some of the distinctive gamers within the Midwest, Jorgensen is Minnesota’s highschool model of Nikola Jokic. Matched up in opposition to Bradey Henige, he confirmed his capability to playmake from the middle place, shoot the ball from past the arc (3 3PT), and make the most of his physique to create separation to get his shot off in opposition to extra athletic defenders. The Minneapolis Washburn large man’s mixture of perimeter ability, productiveness, and skill to create for others have solidified his place as a D-1 prospect.