Top Division One Prospects to Watch in Each Sectional
Prep Hoops Wisconsin looks at each division one sectional to find the most impactful prospetcs. Sectional One: Zion Turner, DC Everest – Turner and Everest are the loose gravel on this years road the Kohl Center. They’re no diamond in…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Wisconsin looks at each division one sectional to find the most impactful prospetcs.
Sectional One:
Zion Turner, DC Everest – Turner and Everest are the loose gravel on this years road the Kohl Center. They’re no diamond in the rough, but with Turner scoring 21.8 ppg, they could cause Neenah to slip up in the first round.
Max Klesmit, Neenah – Klesmit’s scoring extravaganza is predicated on doing things within the offense. It’s not uncommon, particularly at the high school level, to see superstars muck up the offense when they stick to the ball, pass and stand, or any other fundamentally taboo offensive motions. Klesmit moves and cuts to get himself open and drives or shoots when the defense gives him the space to score. That playstyle, along with smart shots and incredibly efficient shooting numbers, has been the catalyst for a 41 and 45 point game. He’s going to be the key for Neenah, who could slice through a weak sectional if Klesmit plays well.
Levi Nienhaus-Borchert, Kimberly – Borchert doesn’t need to score to affect the game, heck, he doesn’t even need to touch it. He’s kind of a diva on the court, constantly demanding attention in the post, and if he doesn’t get it, he will go for 20 or 30 points. You have to deal with him on defense, there always needs to be one or two people guarding him. The problem is when he does attract two defenders, that creates enough space for open shots. And on a team like Kimberly with Reed Miller and Jake Buchanan, one more open guy can mean lots more easy offense.
Keyser Helterbrand, Hudson – Hudson as a three seed is a picture many are trying to paint with without any color. It’s a stretch to put them over Neenah, but Helterbrand can quiet any outside noise if he keeps cranking out wins. With Helterbrand at the helm of this team scoring 15 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists a night, Hudson could be the surprise roster coming of this bracket.
Sectional Two:
Patrick Baldwin Jr., Sussex Hamilton – C’mon, there’s not much more you can say about the nations top sophomore. Pure shooting stroke, NBA caliber size, and an intuitive ability to dominate the floor.
Joshua Nicklous, Green Bay Preble – Preble is dependent on Nicklous for almost everything from an offensive standpoint. He leads the team in scoring at 20.2 ppg, he’s their best shooter from beyond the arc, and rebounds the ball very well. Assuming their role players provide as they have all season and Nicklous continues on his scoring tear, Preble could escape the first round with a win.
Ryan Waddell, Homestead – Homestead has been overlooked all year, as has Waddell. He’s scoring 19.7 ppg and dominating at the high school level. Look for Waddell to make Homestead, and himself, a household name this March.
Sectional Three:
Nobal Days, Racine Park – Days has been mustering up just 11.9 points a night, not the gaudy numbers we’ve come to expect from a top five senior in Wisconsin. If Days can flip that magical playoff switch, Park can be hosting the golden ball in March.
Anthony Washington, Madison East – East embodies every overused “team basketball” mantra ever, but you have to point to Washington as the guy who has been there all year, and chances are that he will be engineering their March run. Washington is a strong and lengthy guard that, because of his body type, plays much like a forward. He’s shown occasional flashes of an all-around game as well, as there’s been some hot shooting and great facilitating all year.
Sectional Four:
David Skogman, Waukesha West – Skogman has no comps to his game, at least in the fourth sectional, which means there won’t be many teams that can successfully guard him. But, his most impactful trait will be rebounding and blocking shots. Waukesha already has a throng of scorers on the roster, if Skogman can dominate the trenches, then they could likely be snipping nylon in the Kohl Center,
Jacob Fierst, West Allis Central – Fierst has averaged 21.3 ppg this season for a very hot West Allis team. Look for him to be more aggressive on offense this March.
Nate Jenkins, Kettle Moraine – Jenkins’ forte is attacking the rim and dicing up defenses using his frame. At 6’2, 200 pounds, Jenkins’ size allowed him to score 18.1 ppg this season while carrying Kettle Moraine to the fourth seed in their sectional.