Class of 2022 Rankings Update: Breaking Down the New Top 10
A closer look at the top 10 prospects in Wisconsin’s 2022 class after the latest rankings update… 1. Tre White (Milwaukee Washington/Mac Irvin Fire) Previous: 1 Absolutely no reason to bump White off the top line. The freshman guard…
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Continue ReadingA closer look at the top 10 prospects in Wisconsin’s 2022 class after the latest rankings update…
1. Tre White (Milwaukee Washington/Mac Irvin Fire)
Previous: 1
Absolutely no reason to bump White off the top line. The freshman guard is a stud and a beast on the hardwood. Playing up at the 16U level with Mac Irvin Fire, White was still a man amongst boys at times. An exciting finisher at the rim with three-level scoring potential, White has done nothing but cement himself at the top since the end of the high school season.
2. Jeffery Brazziel (Milwaukee Bradley Tech/Wisconsin Playground Club)
Previous: 3
Outside of White, Brazziel had the best spring and I wanted to reward that. The smooth 6-foot-4 forward makes it look so easy getting to the rim. A lefty that can play above the rim, Brazziel has the ability to go through defenders to the rim or hang and finish around them. If his jumper becomes consistent, he’ll be an absolute nightmare to defend.
3. Maximus Nelson (Appleton North/Phenom University)
Previous: 2
Nelson has some very intriguing versatility and his 3-point shooting is among the best we’ve seen from players his size at this age. The 6-foot-7 freshman is a sniper from beyond the arc and won’t miss many open looks. He’s got the tools to take defenders off the bounce and play with his back to the basket as well. The EYBL may have exposed some limitations in strength and toughness, but Nelson definitely has the physical makeup to grow in those areas.
4. Steven Clay (Menomonee Falls/Phenom University)
Previous: 5
As a shot creator, I’m not sure that Clay isn’t the best in his class. A 6-foot-5 wing who can score from all three levels, Clay’s length and shooting stroke allow him to feel comfortable with just about any type of shot. He’ll need to add weight and strength to his very raw frame, but he’s certainly got a huge upside and the basketball IQ to play at the high major level.
5. Amari Jedkins (Racine Case/Phenom University)
Previous: 4
Jedkins is somewhat of an opposite of Clay. He’s got all the athletic measurables you want. Now, are the skills going to catch up. Jedkins is a very exciting athlete in the open floor who can do a ton of damage above the rim. He’s showing signs with his jumper and post game, but right now, the 6-foot-6 freshman is just scratching the surface of his potential.
6. Jack Rose (Westosha Central/Wisconsin Playground Club)
Previous: 12
This is a very deep class. We’re at No. 6 and still talking about potential high major players. Rose may not blow anybody away with above the rim ability or outside shooting, but he’s extremely solid across the board and will impress colleges with his work ethic out on the floor. The 6-foot-3 wing does have an advanced mid-range game and the want-to to be a lockdown defender. He also often just plays harder than everyone else on the floor and is a prospect I think you can trust is going to get the most out of his talent.
7. Seth Trimble (Menomonee Falls/Phenom University)
Previous: 6
A smart, high-IQ floor general, Trimble’s value goes well beyond points and assists. Trimble just has a very high tendency to make the right basketball plays. When it’s his time to take over, Trimble can definitely do that offensively. The younger brother of former North Carolina wing J.P. Tokoto, Trimble definitely inherited his brother’s hops as well, able to protect the rim and dunk the ball at just 5-foot-11.
8. Armani Jones (Milwaukee Academy of Science/Phenom University)
Previous: 7
Jones’ size is always going to be the knock and question mark about his game. The Milwaukee Academy of Science guard can put up huge numbers and score in flurries, but will schools overlook his 5-foot-8 frame? Based on what we’ve seen in the EYBL and some high-level high school matchups, it’s not a huge concern yet. Jones is quick and skilled enough on the ball to still create his own shot and replicate some of those scoring outbursts he put up as a freshman.
9. Christopher Morgan (Ashwaubenon/Grassroots Sizzle)
Previous: 11
I haven’t had a ton of chances to see Morgan yet, but he certainly looks like a top 10 prospect. Morgan has the makings of a terrific playmaking guard, able to score and facilitate at a high level. He’s got good size (6-2) and his physical makeup suggests that he could definitely take off athletically in the next year or so.
10. Terryon Brumby (Racine Case/Wisconsin Rise)
Previous: 8
Brumby has had a very strong spring and cemented his status as a top 10 prospect. A high scoring guard who’s terrific in isolation situations, Brumby is constantly in attack mode and able to carry a team on his back. He’s been a little tough to gauge just because we’ve only seen him once in high school and in some under the radar matchups on the AAU circuit, but if he holds his own against some of the better teams in the Midwest this summer, Brumby is only going to go up in the next rankings update.