Class of 2021 Rankings Update: Biggest Risers
Prep Hoops Wisconsin has updated our class of 2021 rankings. Who made the biggest jumps following the July evaluation period? No. 11 Zac Johnson (Wisconsin Playmakers/River Falls) Previous: 15 A kid that could be really pushing for a top…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Wisconsin has updated our class of 2021 rankings. Who made the biggest jumps following the July evaluation period?
No. 11 Zac Johnson (Wisconsin Playmakers/River Falls)
Previous: 15
A kid that could be really pushing for a top 10 spot next spring, Johnson has the makeup/tools for a potential Division 1 prospect. He was quite impressive in July as a knockdown shooter, but also has the size and handles to be a dangerous slashing presence as well. A 6-foot-2 sophomore that plays more like he’s 6-foot-5, Johnson seemed to emerge as the go-to play for the Wisconsin Playmakers last month.
No. 15 Kamari McGee (Wisconsin Sharks/Racine St. Catherine’s)
Previous: 21
McGee is someone we’re eager to see more of this season. A physically strong point guard with good burst and toughness, McGee lived at the rim when we saw him July. While he’s got a bulldog mentality, McGee was also on fire from 3-point range and showed terrific clutch ability down the stretch. McGee averaged 5.4 points and nearly 2.0 assists per game last season. With his development, Racine St. Catherine’s could win the Metro Classic Conference next season and make a run in the state tournament.
No. 17 Calvin Schmelling (Wisconsin RAP/University School)
Previous; N/R
Schelling came out of nowhere this summer and was a big reason why the Wisconsin RAP ended the AAU season with a bang. An intriguing 6-foot-4 guard with eye-opening shot creator ability, Schmelling had some huge moments down the stretch of games. He’s got wing size, but is a natural point guard that can create for himself and others. We’re being a little cautious at No. 17, but Schmelling might be a top 10 prospect in the state if he continues his upward trajectory and builds off his solid July.
No. 19 Grant Asman (Pack Attack/Kimberly)
Previous; N/R
The 2021 class has so much substance to it, that we’re back in the late teens/early 20’s talking about potential Division 1 players. Asman certainly falls into that category as a raw big man with some intriguing versatility. The 6-foot-7 sophomore can shoot and handle the basketball, but is also comfortable down on the block. He’s solid as a rim protector as well. Asman is one of the top post prospects in the state and has perhaps the best ceiling among those as well.
No. 20 Carter Lancaster (Wisconsin Swing/Darlington)
Previous: 29
Lancaster’s stock was aided in July as he became the leader of a team that didn’t have Brayden Dailey (Mineral Point) and Grant Flory (Neenah). At that point, we got to see Lancaster elevate his game and he definitely didn’t shrink. A good all-around athlete with a high motor, Lancaster has a good blend of skill and physical tools. A versatile wing that can slash, post, and dish, if Lancaster can improve his jump shooting consistency there’s not a lot stopping him from shooting up this list even more next summer.
No. 23 Kobe Johnson (Phenom University/Nicolet)
Previous: N/R
A year or two from now, it might be really hard to keep Johnson out of the top 15, if not higher. A budding guard prospect who’s steadily getting better and better, Johnson opened eyes with his play in July. A 6-foot-1 point guard who probably still has a lot of growing left to do, Johnson improved as much as anybody from the start of spring to the end of summer. Johnson’s active hands and long arms make him a pest defensively. On the other end, he’s got terrific vision and passing ability, but is now growing more comfortable as a scorer, not just knocking down open shots, but taking defenders off the bounce and making things happen.
No. 27 Isaiah Hoyt (Wisconsin Sharks/The Prairie School)
Previous: N/R
The Prairie School is losing some key seniors from last season. We’re wondering if Hoyt will be able to help soften that blow. Hoyt played in 23 games as a freshman, averaging 3.0 points per game. An athletic, high-energy guard, Hoyt manufactures points in a lot of different ways and also gets after it defensively.
No. 31 Brennan Timm (Wisconsin RAP/West Bend West)
Previous: N/R
A skilled, smooth wing/forward that can get to the rack, we thought Timm was a complimentary piece to Schmelling and Jadon Melvin (Hartford). The more we watched, the more we found out that this is a prospect who can stand on his own and carry the attack as well.The 6-foot-2 sophomore has good size and strength around the basket. He can stretch the floor a little bit as well from 3-point range, but we were most impressed with the attack ability. Last season, Timm posted 5.0 ppg as a freshman for West Bend West.
No. 35 Dustin Beauprey (Randolph Boys Club/Mountain Top Christian Academy)
Previous: N/R
We need to see Beauprey in some high level contests before it’s clear what type of prospect he is. Right now, he stands in the mid 30’s, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him finish much higher. A skilled floor general with terrific handles that can create some high level shots, Beauprey is a hidden gem in the state as Mountain Top Christian Academy isn’t part of the WIAA.
No. 40 Jayden Jackson (Young Lions/Whitefish Bay)
Previous: N/R
Jackson has a pretty good ceiling. A two-way wing with a high IQ, Jackson averaged 12.3 points per game as a freshman for Whitefish Bay. The 6-foot-2 can score in a variety of ways. He doesn’t over-complicate the game and just takes what the defense gives him. Jackson also has the potential to be a really good defender as well.