Prospect Profile: Jack Rose
Jack Rose put his name on the map after scoring 7.2 points as a freshman on a Westosha Central team that was one win away from making the trip to Madison. Rose then turned to the AAU season, where he…
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Continue ReadingJack Rose put his name on the map after scoring 7.2 points as a freshman on a Westosha Central team that was one win away from making the trip to Madison. Rose then turned to the AAU season, where he had a stellar spring and summer while donning WPC’s famous purple and white color combo. Now, as Rose prepares for his sophomore season, his potential is impossible to gauge.
As a freshman, Rose was happy to work on the deck as Jaeden Zackery and other seniors steered the ship. The 6-foot-4 guard will not have that luxury as a sophomore. The Falcons will lose 11 seniors from last year’s squad — including Zackery — who was one of Wisconsin’s best in 2019.
“This year I look to take on more of a leadership role. I learned a lot last year playing with some great upperclassmen and look to help my team build on some great accomplishments from the past few seasons,” said Rose.
Rose’s first year in high school was just the kindling for what would later be a fire that has been ignited with lighter fluid. He did some nice things in the winter and spring — but Rose dominated during the summer. He was one of the toughest players to stop when he had the ball in his hands and was vexing when it was his opponents chance with the rock.
“I really like the direction WPC is headed. We continue to make a name for ourselves everywhere we go and compete. We didn’t finish the year off the way we wanted, but I feel confident that we will build on where we left off. I felt great knowing that I could go out there and showcase my talent against some of the best teams in the country. I feel my game is continuing to evolve and WPC has given me a great opportunity to show what I can do.”
Rose’s great summer has even paved the way for some interest from college programs. He recently made the trip to Madison, Wisconsin to go on an unofficial visit to UW. The guard also told Prep Hoops Wisconsin that UW-Green Bay watched him play during the UAA Finals in July.
Instead of just dousing his fire with more lighter fluid — which could prove to be just a short-term spark — Rose will hope to toss some wood into the inferno. This lumber is not easy to come by as it takes a lot of hard work to chop down a tree. This does not phase the sophomore.