Midwest Extravaganza: 16U Teams To Be On The Look Out For!

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"600"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:600">Our two day circuit event starts this weekend just before players get into their HS summer season. Below are some programs to write down and keep an eye on! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"dropCap":true,"style":{"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"var:preset|spacing|20","right":"var:preset|spacing|20","bottom":"var:preset|spacing|20","left":"var:preset|spacing|20"}},"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='712446' first='Chicago' last='Hoops Express']</em></strong> - The famed program is home to many elite current players and alum. With tons of guidance and training from a strong coaching staff, the 16U group is full of “hidden” talent that will for sure turn some heads at this event. This group seems to be guard heavy, so I'm expecting to see a show on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"dropCap":true,"style":{"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"var:preset|spacing|20","right":"var:preset|spacing|20","bottom":"var:preset|spacing|20","left":"var:preset|spacing|20"}},"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='715556' first='Illinois' last='Dream']</em></strong> - The [program_tooltip program_id='715556' first='Illinois' last='Dream'] program has game changers at all levels, and this 16U group is full of adaptable, versatile and coachable talent. Covering a chunk of the roster in their HS season, I'm excited to see more of them in a new environment and some of them for the first time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"dropCap":true,"style":{"typography":{"textTransform":"none","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"},"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"var:preset|spacing|20","right":"var:preset|spacing|20","bottom":"var:preset|spacing|20","left":"var:preset|spacing|20"}}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none"><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='715646' first='Rockford' last='Elite']</em></strong> - Though I've only heard and seen a couple of the players on this program, I am always excited to come across new talent, and bring more attention to a different group of players. The Rockford area has tons of talent, can't wait to see what this program shows this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"dropCap":true,"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"},"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"var:preset|spacing|20","right":"var:preset|spacing|20","bottom":"var:preset|spacing|20","left":"var:preset|spacing|20"}}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><strong><em>Playmakers Elite: Lady Bears</em></strong>- I can honestly say that I am new to this program (Virginia based), but after conversations with coaches and other scouts.. I can for sure say that this team has some heavy hitters! I can't wait to be able to put a name to the game. Appreciate this program for making the trip!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"dropCap":true,"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"400"},"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"var:preset|spacing|20","right":"var:preset|spacing|20","bottom":"var:preset|spacing|20","left":"var:preset|spacing|20"}}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><strong><em>Rice Basketball Academy</em></strong>- Did some heavy research on this out of state program, and I loved what I found. This group has a ton of players who right on the edge of being the beat in their area. Tons of underclassman talent that can become household names in a couple years. Looking forward to seeing this group for the first time in person. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->