17U Prospects to Watch at the Legacy Region Kick Off

Brady Peterson April 5, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

Looking forward to this weekend's event in Milwaukee, I want to highlight a few kids in each age level going into the event. I'll start with the 17U division and highlight a few kids whose games I like that you should watch if you're a coach attending the event.   [player_tooltip player_id='209613' first='Ella' last='Hischke']   The Bonduel wing is as smooth of an athlete as there is. Hischke has the versatility to hurt defenses from anywhere on the floor offensively and has the strength and athleticism to defend multiple positions on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='509702' first='Jocelyn' last='Tibbetts']   The Beloit Memorial product has one of the quickest jumpers around. When Tibbets gets into space and decides to shoot, you must be up in her if you want to alter her shot. There is every chance in the world that she could hit a ridiculous amount of 3-pointers in a game or two.   [player_tooltip player_id='471480' first='Sarah' last='Helm']   The Cedarburg guard does an excellent job playing a supporting role in the backcourt. She defends well off the ball, makes her open shots, and gives an outlet to her teammates whenever they get into trouble. Helm's ability to make her teams better in every small way makes a significant impact.   [player_tooltip player_id='335778' first='Hannah' last='Laub']   After a knee injury kept her out for an extended period, Laub returned midway through the high school season and made a significant impact at Waubonsie Valley. She has the size and skill to make things happen with the ball in her hands, and if you watch her expect her to make tough shots, good passes, and defend well on the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id='424439' first='Ellie' last='Daubenmier']   Daubenmier is an athletic 5-9 wing that flashes on both ends of the floor. She'll cover an unreal amount of ground on the defensive end, and watching her at the top of Linn-Mar's zone during the high school season was a treat, and she has the skill to make shots all over the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='266993' first='Ava' last='Brandenburg']   In Wisconsin, there aren't many kids who have more versatility than Brandenburg. She can play any role you ask her to play, and she could still be an effective player on the floor in any of them. She's quick, physical, skilled, and intelligent. Coaches will love what they see in her this AAU season.   Callista Vande Berg   The Laconia product is not a flashy prospect, but she's a significant reason the Spartans won a state title a month ago. She does all the work that improves a team. She rebounds the ball at a high level on both ends, has good touch around the basket, sets good screens, and passes well out of the post. She's one of my favorite small-school post prospects.   [player_tooltip player_id='521881' first='Annika' last='Salettel']   Salettel is another kid who missed most of the season due to injury, but everything about her screams good prospect. She's a 5-11 wing who shoots the lights out, has been a part of winning teams at the high school level, has attention to detail, and is used to making winning plays in high-leverage situations. I haven't seen her play in over a year in person, and I'm excited to see her play this weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='337030' first='Amanda' last='Heusterberg']   The Shoreland Lutheran wing is one of the kids I believe will have a breakout summer. She's a 6-0 wing that shoots from the 3-point line, physically rebounds the ball, uses her length well on the defensive end, and has the strength to make her stand out. She'll help a program at the next level, and I can't recommend watching her enough.

Looking forward to this weekend's event in Milwaukee, I want to highlight a few kids in each age level going into the event. I'll start with the 17U division and highlight a few kids whose games I like that you should watch if you're a coach attending the event.