Grassroots Spotlight: Chapman Basketball Academy 15U Harris

While Wisconsin has established a reputation as one of the most passionate football states in the country, it is also an area very rich in basketball talent. Regardless of if one is in Florence or Fond du Lac, one can spot college-level prospects in the Badger State.    One can also spot plenty of them in the Milwaukee metropolitan area which is where [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] is based. It is headed by coach Joe Chapman who originally is from Chicago but played collegiately at Marquette.    One of the many teams that [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] has on the grassroots road to face all foes is its 15U Harris team. Here is a look at its roster.   Bella Bushkie – In addition to what she does on the basketball court, Bushkie has also made a name for herself in the track and field realm. She adds to the Germantown representation that is plentiful throughout the organization.   Alexandra Stern – Stern has a history of competing during the spring and summer AAU months within the [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] program. She previously wore said uniform while under the tutelage of coach Kelly Frings. She has also played soccer at Homestead throughout her athletic career.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/978-Kara-Hesse.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1015209" style="width:592px;height:auto" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='991446' first='Kara' last='Hesse'] – Hesse recently concluded her freshman campaign at West Best East. The 5-foot-3 guard also was a participant last year in the Prep Girls Hoops Wisconsin Freshman Showcase. Hesse has been playing basketball since the third grade. She is a potent 3-point shooter.   Madelyn Loeb – The [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] 15U Stuve team has Menonomee Falls representation and the same applies to the 15U Harris version. Loeb can give a team productive minutes at either the one or the two in the backcourt.   Lexi Maier – Maier's spring athletics schedule has been very active between her travel basketball play and her soccer play with Germantown. She plays goal keeper for the Warhawks which have established themselves as one of the teams to beat in the state.   Ellie Knuppenburg – Another noteworthy standout from the Warhawks, Knuppenburg represented Germantown last season at the 8th Grade Tier II Badgerland State Championships. The team, coached by Eric Peters, entered tournament play as the top seed among the 12-team field.   [player_tooltip player_id='931985' first='Kathryn' last='Ehlke'] – Ehlke plays both basketball and volleyball not only during the high school season but throughout their respective travel schedules. On the volleyball side of things, she runs with Wisconsin Attack in grassroots play.   Mila Ivancevic – Ivancevic was one of three freshman that was part of Homestead's 2024-25 version. She is another two-sport athlete who also showcases her sporting talents on the soccer pitch.   Brooklyn Lamontagne – Lamontagne is another who balances basketball and soccer on her athletic schedule. She adds to the representation from Grafton which is plentiful throughout [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'].   Monica Peters – Peters is the lone representative from the University School of Milwaukee on this season's [program_tooltip program_id='713344' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] 15U Harris roster. The versatility she shows with the Wildcats in being able to play at the one, two, wing and three also can display itself on the travel realm.

While Wisconsin has established a reputation as one of the most passionate football states in the country, it is also an area very rich in basketball talent. Regardless of if one is in Florence or Fond du Lac, one can spot college-level prospects in the Badger State.