2020 Rankings Update: Biggest Risers
The class of 2020 rankings are currently in the process of being finalized. Before the top 100 officially comes out, here are the players who saw the biggest jump in their stock during the 2018-19 season… 4. Carter Gilmore (Arrowhead)…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2020 rankings are currently in the process of being finalized. Before the top 100 officially comes out, here are the players who saw the biggest jump in their stock during the 2018-19 season…
4. Carter Gilmore (Arrowhead)
Previously: 10
Only six spots higher than when we last updated the rankings, but moving up six spots when you’re already a top 10 prospect is pretty significant. What gave Gilmore an edge was his versatility and ability to be a triple-double threat. A guy that can go out and get you 20, 15, and 10, Gilmore is becoming very intriguing to high major programs. Even if he’s not a star at the next level, Gilmore has glue-guy potential as somebody who prides himself on doing the little things to help a team win.
No. 10 Jacob Ognacevic (Sheboygan Lutheran)
Previously: No. 22
Want to see how he performs in the EYBL before we go too high, but Ognacevic has a very intriguing skillset. The 6-foot-7 forward can stretch the floor from 3-point range, take bigs off the dribble, score with his back to the basket, and attack the offensive glass. Playing in Division 5, it’s always tough to tell if his output will translate to the travel circuit, but there’s a lot to like about this high-upside, budding post prospect.
No. 20 Alex Huibregtse (Grafton)
Previously: No. 47
The Grafton guard has been outstanding and better than expected this season. Developing into a go-to scorer, Huibgretse has played well against top competition in the North Shore and shown the ability to put the Black Hawks on his back. Averaging better than 20 ppg this season, Huibregtse looks like a sure-fire Division 2 prospect with still quite a bit of upside once he grows into his body and starts filling out.
No. 22 Declan Ciurlik (Homestead)
Previously: No. 38
He’s not going to wow college programs with size or athletic ability. In fact, he’s very unconventional as a 6-foot-3 power forward, but he’s averaging 16 points and three assists per game next to Ryan Waddell. You want to pick apart his measurables? Fine, but you can’t argue with the production. A skilled, high-IQ forward, Ciurlik finds different ways to be successful with a deep offensive skillset and a blue collar mentality on the floor.
No. 32 Aidan Flynn (Marquette)
Previously: NR
A guy that burst onto our radar late in the season, Flynn is a very intriguing combo forward. Flynn is averaging nearly 18 points, six rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season for Marquette. The 6-foot-5 lefty is an excellent slasher from the high post and finishes well against contact. Able to handle the ball like a guard and play in transition, Flynn’s stock could go even higher with a strong travel season.
No. 35 Nolan Dahmen (Kettle Moraine)
Previously: 73
Dahmen is averaging nearly 15 points per game alongside Iowa State commit Nate Jenkins. A big body with a budding offensive game, Dahmen showed some terrific flashes at the WBY Shootout. Dahmen can shoot the ball consistently from 12-15 feet and also has the frame to dominate on the interior.
No. 44 Ben Probst (Madison La Follette)
Previously: 80
Probst is a coach’s dream. Anything you need, the junior guard will deliver. Probst makes his biggest impact while doing the dirty work. There isn’t a job on the floor too small for him. Add that to his 14.7 points per game and tendency to hit shots in clutch moments and Probst’s stock continues to rise.
No. 53 Jordan Majeed (Beloit Turner)
Previously: 84
Majeed led Beloit Turner to a 14-7 regular season record and a runner-up finish in the quietly strong Rock Valley Conference that had six teams win at least 11 league games. A high scoring guard, Majeed put up 17.6 ppg to go along with 3.5 apg. A deadly shooter that creates on and off the ball, Majeed is always in attack mode and possesses a killer instinct offensively.
No. 55 Malik Abdul-Wahid
Previously: 75
Will be interesting to see what Abdul-Wahid does next season when the roster clears out for him and David Joplin. A high-upside energy player, Abdul-Wahid does a great job on the offensive glass and can serve as a defensive stopper in certain matchups. Abdul-Wahid runs the floor well in transition and at 6-foot-5 can play either forward position.
No. 56 Alex Leach (Brookfield Academy)
Previously: NR
In a year, Leach could be a top 40 prospect, if not higher. The junior forward has great size (6-7) and mobility with that size. An intimidating post presence, Leach does have a soft touch with the basketball. He’ll step out and shoot the ball a little bit and can do some intriguing things on the block. Still raw skill-wise, Leach needs to keep developing, but the athletic measurables are there to be a terrific talent in this state.
No. 57 Santana Lomibao (Manitowoc Lutheran)
Previously: NR
Lomibao is very intriguing as an athletic wing that can play above the rim. The 6-foot-3 junior can rip from the wing and get to the rim with ease. He’s also a reliable 3-point shooter and serves as a floor spacer, especially in the corners. Lomibao averaged nearly 14 ppg next to the high-scoring Trey Zastrow while playing in a very good Big East Conference, featuring some of the best small school talent in the state.
No. 66 Joey Immekus (Martin Luther)
Previously: NR
Maybe the best shooter in the state that you haven’t heard of. Everyone knows about the terrific trio of Martin Luther, but Immekus has been huge in some key games for the Spartans this season. A deadly 3-point shooter, Immekus’ spot-up ability has been a great x-factor for Martin Luther this season. Immekus also perhaps has the best pump fake in the state, constantly getting defenders up in the air.
No. 67 Shilo Bowles (West Allis Central)
Previously: NR
A long, athletic forward with good upside, Bowles helped West Allis Central go 18-3 and win the Woodland West Conference. Averaging 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season, Bowles is a coast-to-coast threat in transition and a handful to keep off the glass. A tough matchup because of his size (6-7) and length, Bowles needs some skill development, but is effective as an energy and effort player.