Class of 2022 Rankings Update: Breaking Down the Top 10
Prep Hoops Wisconsin recently updated our class of 2022 rankings following the AAU travel season. Here’s a breakdown of the new top 10… 1. Tre White – G – Milwaukee Washington (Mac Irvin Fire) I don’t even want to know…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Wisconsin recently updated our class of 2022 rankings following the AAU travel season. Here’s a breakdown of the new top 10…
1. Tre White – G – Milwaukee Washington (Mac Irvin Fire)
I don’t even want to know what White would do if he was playing at the 15U level. Even amongst the 16U competition, this is a man amongst boys. Assuming he stays at Milwaukee Washington, White is going to be in store for a monster sophomore season with Michael Foster and Chianti Clay heading to Hillcrest Prep. The Kansas commit has skill, he’s got power, he’s got athleticism. 1-on-1, there aren’t going to be many defenders who can stop White in the state of Wisconsin.
2. Jeffery Brazziel – SF – Milwaukee Madison (Wisconsin Playground Club)
Credit Brazziel for not resting on his laurels in July. He knows he’s got special ability to get to the rim just about whenever he wants, but the Milwaukee Madison standout developed his jumper quite a bit and was able to add to his arsenal over the summer. There’s zero doubt that Brazziel is a big time scorer and is also underrated as a facilitator in the open floor, but he can still help his stock a ton by doing the little things — rebounding, defending and stopping people, and playing with a motor/doing to the dirty work. He’s also a kid that’s not even close to filling out and considering he’s already playing above the rim with ease, might be the most athletic player in this class when all is said and done.
3. Leon Bond – F – Wauwatosa East (JH1 Elite)
This is going to be an interesting battle between Bond and Brazziel for the No. 2 spot. Bond just flew up the charts in July with some outstanding individual performances and the scary part is, he’s still got a ton of upside left. Bond is a little bit of a tweener at 6-5, but he plays his tail off every minute he’s on the floor. Bond needs to work on his perimeter game, but he handles the ball very well for his size and can go coast-to-coast. An athletic and explosive forward, Bond can slash and play with his back to the basket. Defensively he gets the job done as a rebounder and rim protector. If that jumper comes along…watch out.
4. Jack Rose – SG – Westosha Central (Wisconsin Playground Club)
Rose had a phenomenal summer and established himself as a top five prospect in this state. He doesn’t have the physical tools that the guys ahead of him do, but I trust Rose as a prospect. The Westosha Central guard might have the best motor in this class. He’s deadly as a shooter from all areas of the floor, but also wants to be a glue guy and make hustle plays. Against some of the top talent regionally and nationally, Rose showed he could not only hang, but score effectively. Whichever college Rose ends up at, he’ll find his way on the floor.
5. Steven Clay – SF – Menomonee Falls (Phenom University)
Clay’s best days are still ahead of him. He’s still coming into his own, but Clay can do some special things. A plus-length wing who can shoot from the outside and create mid-range shots, Clay can generate a lot of different looks. At 6-foot-5, defenders have a hard time affecting him jumper. He’s still very raw physically and athletically, but once Clay starts growing into his body, his stock will take off quickly.
6. Maximus Nelson – PF – Appleton North (Wisconsin Playground Club)
A stretch forward who can drain 3-pointers at a high rate, Nelson is arguably the top big man in Wisconsin’s 2022 class. Nelson made a name for himself early with his outside shooting ability at 6-foot-8. Next, in his development, Nelson needs to be a force on the block and improve his footwork. He’s got somewhat of a face-up game from mid-range as well. Post prospects tend to come along later in their careers and Nelson has a good foundation to work with.
7. Seth Trimble – PG – Menomonee Falls (Phenom University)
Liked what Trimble showed during EYBL Dallas in the spring. Against some good athletes, Trimble was able to control the pace and create offense for his team. He’s only about 5-foot-9 right now, but Trimble can play above the rim and break down defenders off the dribble. A solid lead guard who can drive and dish, Trimble is the type of player that makes others around him better.
8. Amari Jedkins – SF – Racine Case (Wisconsin Rap)
A lot of upside on this kid and now we’re eager to see if his skills will catch up. The 6-foot-4 forward is very athletic and long. In transition, Jedkins can do some special things. Defensively, his physical abilities come into play as well. Jedkins protects the rim and plays the passing lanes at a high level. Athletically, Jedkins is as impressive as any player in the state. If his all-around offensive skillset develops, he’ll be a top five prospect no problem.
9. Armani Jones – PG – Milwaukee Academy of Science (Phenom University)
Jones is going to put a lot of pressure on the guys ahead of him on this list, mainly six through eight. His height is going to scare some people off and once he gets to the 16U and 17U level, we’ll have a better idea of how it may affect his game, but this kid can absolutely go. A dangerous shooter with speed on the ball, Jones is one of the tougher defensive assignments in the state.
10. Christopher Morgan – G – Kaukauna (Grassroots Sizzle)
We’ll get to focus on Morgan more during the high school season as we haven’t come across him much since the spring. Morgan has the makings of a terrific playmaking guard, able to score and facilitate at a high level. He’s got nice size (6-2) and his physical makeup suggests that he could definitely take off athletically in the next year or so.
Also considered: Marshawn Robinson, Luke Haertle, Ashton Janowski