More Names I Want to Highlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next four or five days will be busy with Wisconsin's Elite Camp on Thursday morning and afternoon, followed by Summer Jam from this Friday to Sunday. I want to spend the next two days highlighting some kids I haven't discussed enough during the AAU season to my liking. At the end of the month, we'll highlight some names from around the state to know as we inch closer to the end of the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='751247' first='Bailee' last='Parker']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker returned from a severe knee injury this AAU season, and the scholastic live period was the first time I watched her play. The Madison native played her role well for the Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans. Parker has always been a solid shooter, and she provided a threat from beyond the three-point line as a floor spacer that the Spartans didn't possess last season. Her gravity will open the floor for her team next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='842266' first='Alexa' last='Rattray']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West De Pere's backcourt has been what has made them elite these past four years. Faith Walder and Ella Francois were an excellent pairing that led the Phantoms to the state tournament in their final year. I watched Rattray play as the Phantoms' creator for the first time in Appleton last weekend, and she did well. I thought she looked confident with the ball in her hands and took care of the ball as well as one could hope. It could look shaky early in the season, but she could surprise some people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='751270' first='Madelynn' last='Medema']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Randolph guard has come off the bench for her Lakers group this season, but she has a smooth game. Medema handles the ball well and can create with the ball in her hands. The Rockets guard is a kid who can excel as the focal point of the Randolph offense next season. She can create off the dribble, score from the perimeter, and create transition opportunities on the defensive end of the floor. There's a reason her Lakers group likes her, and she could take another step next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986163' first='Tatum' last='Meinen']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Muskego wing is a solid perimeter shooter and is a high-IQ kid. She is a willing passer who can move away from the ball and play within a team that wants to pass and cut. Meinen's selflessness has been on display with her Muskego team, which most people didn't expect to be in the state title game, and with her [program_tooltip program_id='713043' first='Wisconsin' last='Impact'] group, who excel against teams with more talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->