AAU Preview: Playmakers 2022

Playmakers 2022 – Showcase BSTTL <img class="size-medium wp-image-181862 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/06/AAUPreview-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /> Coach Michelle Peplinski Below is an AAU Preview of the 2022 Playmakers- Showcase BSTLL team. #23 – [player_tooltip player_id="132376" first="Jacy" last="Weisbrod"] 5’11 Combo Guard/Forward from LaCrosse Aquinas High School. Known for her catch & shoot 3pt shot (State Tournament record for made 3’s in a game & Aquinas school record for most points in a game w/37), Weisbrod has worked hard to expand her scoring threats to rim attacks and pull-up mid-range jump shots. Defensively, she can guard both perimeter & post players, which makes her a very versatile match-up option. Something that might be overlooked amidst her scoring skill set is her ability to create for teammates. Incredible high basketball IQ, solid ball-handling skills, and spot-on passing ability combine to create many opportunities for assists in the half-court and in transition. Mental toughness and goal-oriented work ethic are strengths Weisbrod demonstrates each time she steps on the court; she is a driven competitor and consistently seeks opportunities to push herself to improve. In her first AAU season with Playmakers BSTTL, we anticipate her being a high-impact leader immediately. #24 – [player_tooltip player_id="132393" first="Jada" last="Eggebrecht"] 5’8 PG/SG from Phillips, WI. Eggebrecht is a dynamic catch & score option for our team. Last season, she spent the majority of her playing time as a distributing point guard, but this summer – with the addition/development of other guards, she will see time as a shooting guard and wing option as well. Incredibly athletic, Eggebrecht has a second gear that matches the intensity and speed of AAU competition well. This season, she will be challenged with guarding top guards/wings from opposing teams and will be the main defender in any full-court pressure defense situations as she covers a lot of court quickly and has a vertical jump that allows her to deflect nearly every pass that comes her way. Eggebrecht’s goals this AAU season are to be more aggressive in the half-court both offensively and defensively. #5 – Natalie Bremer 5’11 W/F from Lake City, MN. Bremer returns as the top scoring threat from last year’s Playmakers 2022 team, and we anticipate her ability to keep defenders off-balance with her versatility again this season. Length and athleticism make Bremer a hard match-up on both sides of the ball. Whether she is intercepting passes in the full-court or scoring off a transition pass, her style of play appears effortless, yet she consistently impacts the game in a big way. Her skill set is a great match for the college level; she currently holds D2 offers from Mankato & Morehead programs. Consistently listed as a 2022 player to watch for the State of Minnesota, Bremer & Lake City GBB qualified for the MN State Tournament for the first time in 37 years; Bremer & Meincke were key leaders in Lake City reaching that milestone. #20 – Rachel Koenig 6’2 F from Onalaska Luther High School Coming off a solid junior season (3-year varsity athlete), Koenig is primed to have a breakout AAU season with our Playmakers program. Koenig has excellent footwork and finishes well from both sides of the rim. She has extended her range this year and recently improved her 3pt scoring consistency. Koenig will have opportunities for post and perimeter development this season, and we look to use her height and length as a shot-blocking option in the lane. Facing up to the basket, she has the ability to attack the rim as well as turn and hit mid-range shots. Koenig currently holds a verbal offer from D2 Bemidji State. This is Koenig’s first AAU season with Playmakers, and we believe an increased role this season will allow her to showcase her skill set well and provide an immediate spark for our team. #4 – Lilly Meincke 5’11 W/F from Lake City, MN. Versatility is the first word that comes to mind with Meincke. She has transitioned from full-time point guard early in her high school career to moving fluidly between point guard, shooting guard, wing, and small forward depending on match-up needs. Playing multiple positions has also led to Meincke’s development as a leader for her teams. She has a high basketball IQ and can see and execute offensive action from defensive reads to create scoring options for herself and her teammates. In Lake City’s tournament run and State appearance this past high school season, Meincke hit big 3pt shots and finished extremely well under pressure at the free throw line. Defensively, she can guard posts and perimeter players as well, which allows her to fit well in a program based on positionless basketball skill sets. One area of noted improvement from our last AAU season is Meincke’s increased presence as a rebounder on both sides of the ball. With her Lake City & Playmakers Teammate, Natalie Bremer, Meincke is a rising prospect in the State of Minnesota. #12 – [player_tooltip player_id="204949" first="Taneea" last="Henderson"] 5’6 PG/SG from Sparta, WI. After conversations with mid-major D1 and other D2 college programs, Henderson has made a verbal commitment to play at Minnesota State Moorhead University. Lightning quick footspeed and dedicated work ethic have helped Henderson develop into a strong defensive presence and multi-option PG court leader. Dedicating hours in the gym is part of her normal routine; her hard work combined with a growth mindset has allowed her to continue to improve every time she steps on the court. Henderson has proven herself to be a skilled down-hill rim attack scoring threat who can also pull up from 3pt range. Henderson has international playing experience in Guam & is still relatively new to the Wisconsin AAU scene, but made an immediate impact within our program last year; we expect big things from her as the floor general for our 2022 team this year. #10 – Gianna Vollrath 6’0 F from Fall Creek, WI. As a multiple State appearance volleyball athlete, Vollrath was a big part in leading Fall Creek’s basketball program to the Wisconsin State Tournament this season. Demonstrating incredible footspeed for a post, Vollrath’s ability to defend and finish against high-profile players from eventual State Champion Mishicot earned her recognition at the state level as a strong 2022 prospect. Although her strength is finishing well at the rim and scoring most of her points in the paint, she has the ability to pull up mid-range shots and is working to expand her range to a more consistent 3pt shot as well. Her commitment to a competitive mindset is her greatest strength; Vollrath is exploring college athletics opportunities in both volleyball and basketball. Through this AAU season, Vollrath will play at the perimeter as well as in the low post, which will showcase her rapidly developing skill set well. #3 – Natalie Mikrot 5’5 PG/SG from Moose Lake/Willow River High School, MN. Mikrot is a dynamic scoring threat and one of the purest shooters we have seen in our program. In her high school season, she averaged 25.5ppg with 49%FG (39% 3pt) and has already earned the record for most points scored in a career (male or female) for her high school. Mikrot also finishes well at the line; in her junior season, she shot 83%FT. Mikrot’s goals for this AAU season are to continue to develop as a guard defender who works hard to pressure her opponent in the full and half court.This is Mikrot’s first AAU season with Playmakers BSTTL; she previously played with our Playmakers North 2022 Showcase team. #30 – (Unsigned 2021) [player_tooltip player_id="202239" first="Ziy" last="Conner"] <img class="size-medium wp-image-197789 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/08/Ziy-Conner-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> 6’1 F from Independence, WI. Led the state in rebounds per game & top of the state in points per game. Conner’s skill set will showcase well with this 2022 group, as she provides an immediate presence of inside physicality with post finishes and rebounding. Following an incredible senior season with Independence, Conner is looking forward to continued exposure through an extended AAU experience as an unsigned 2021 prospect. Our 2022 Team’s Style of Push Pace Offense & Aggressive Defense will be a perfect compliment to Conner’s strengths as a versatile, athletic power forward. Tournament Schedule: April 10/11 – Suns Spring Showcase | Minnetonka, MN April 17/18 – USJN Spring Showcase | Appleton, MN April 23/25 – USJN Windy City Classic | Milwaukee, WI May 14/16 – Fiasco at the Fieldhouse | Ames, IA June 5/6 – Laker Shootout | Waukesha, WI June 12/14 – Ball til you Fall | Eau Claire, WI June 19/20 – Summer Jam | Bloomington, MN July 6/8 – USJN Premier | Indianapolis, IN July 10/12 – Nike TOC | Chicago, IL July 24/26 – Mountain Madness | Denver, CO