2020 Rankings Update: Biggest Risers
The class of 2020 rankings have been updated. Who were the biggest risers ? No. 14 Karter Thomas (Oshkosh West/Ray Allen Select) Previous: 22 Thomas got hot in June and just never slowed down. The Oshkosh West product had…
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No. 14 Karter Thomas (Oshkosh West/Ray Allen Select)
Previous: 22
Thomas got hot in June and just never slowed down. The Oshkosh West product had a huge summer shooting the basketball. A dangerous sniper with a quick release, Thomas has developed into one of the best 3-point shooters in the state. Also a terrific pick n’ roll floor general, Thomas makes sound decisions with the basketball and can pick teams apart the pass as well. Right now, Thomas is a sure-fire Division 2 recruit that will get some bites from D1 programs as well.
No. 21 Max Klesmit (Neenah/Wisconsin Blizzard)
Previous: 50
Klesmit emerged as a solid Division 2 prospect with a chance to play his way to the D1 level as well. A combo guard/wing with good size and a deadly mid-range game, Klesmit had a terrific July. Klesmit can play and defend anywhere on the perimeter. His rise and fire ability was on point all summer as Klesmit’s stock increased the most among all the risers in this group.
No. 30 Reed Gunnink (Laconia/Wisconsin Swing)
Previous: 44
Gunnink ended the summer with a bang. Helping the Wisconsin Swing make a deep run at the Las Vegas Classic, Gunnink showed an intriguing, versatile scoring game. A guard that can take people into the post, shoot from mid-range, and stretch the floor from deep, Gunnink is a threat from anywhere on the floor. A high-IQ guard that sees the whole floor, Gunnink gets his teammates involved as well and only seems to take high quality looks.
No. 38 Parker Nielsen (Prescott/Minnesota Select)
Previous: 63
Had only previously seen Nielsen at the state tournament in small school games — an environment that can be tough to gauge. Nielsen certainly looked as good as he did at the Kohl Center while playing for Minnesota Select in July. An efficient shooter with good size, Nielsen also appeared to be a better athlete than we initially thought, able to grab rebounds and get coast-to-coast on occasion.
No. 45 Josh Govek (Sheboygan South/Wisconsin Shooters)
Previous: 55
Up 11 spots from the last rankings, Govek has a chance to continue to rise. The 5-foot-11 point guard has some deadly handles and speed. Govek uses that explosiveness to get into high percentage areas and create space off the bounce. A kid that plays at a high tempo and utilizes a change of pace exceptionally well, Govek was able to stand out in some big matchups this summer.
No. 66 James Randolph (Wauwatosa West/Wisconsin Surge)
Previous: NR
Randolph was a walking double-double at the Fab 48 in Las Vegas. A kid that has a long way to go, but a chance to develop quickly, Randolph has a big upside. The plus-length, athletic forward can do some exciting things on the block and in transition. He’s also a glass eater and decent rim protector, able to contribute in a variety of ways. We’ll be eager to see how he does at Tosa West this season now that he’s gotten some spotlight.
No. 75 Malik Abdul-Wahid (Brookfield Central/Ray Allen Select)
Previous: NR
Another unknown prospect that ended the summer very well, Abdul-Wahid impacts the game in a variety of ways. A bouncy forward that can play above the rim, Abdul-Wahid is a momentum changer. Not only is he fearless around the basket, but Abdul-Wahid generates game-changing blocks and can pull off the 1-man fast break. Brookfield Central figures to be one of the top teams in the state next season and Abdul-Wahid’s emergence could help put the Lancers over the top.