Ten Juniors Ready to Break Out in 2021
Ten class of 2021 prospects who may not have put up huge numbers last season, but are ready to break out during the 2019-20 season… Grant Asman – F – Kimberly This could be one of the major surprises in …
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Continue ReadingTen class of 2021 prospects who may not have put up huge numbers last season, but are ready to break out during the 2019-20 season…
Grant Asman – F – Kimberly
This could be one of the major surprises in the state next season. Asman didn’t get much time on the varsity as a sophomore, but now up to 6-foot-9, the junior forward looks to be developing into a mismatch nightmare. Asman can shoot and handle the ball offensively. He’ll play with his back to the basket or on the perimeter. Look for Asman to form a nice 1-2 punch with Rockhurst commit Jake Buchanan next season.
Carter Capstran – PF – Franklin
Franklin has flown under the radar, winning 19 games last season and 22 the year before that. The Sabres graduate Zak Klug, now at Lake Forest, and their leader Jacob Vonderwell. Capstran, who averaged 12.7 points per game as a sophomore, is a skilled big man who can deliver 1-on-1 on the block. Capstran is also expanding his range and showcases a soft touch from 12-15 feet and can score going away from the basket.
Hayden Doyle – G – Brookfield East
Brookfield East is a developmental program. Guys often pay their dues for 2-3 years and almost always seem to get better. Doyle is next up for the Spartans and fits their blue collar culture. Doyle averaged 9.4 points per game as a sophomore for East, who won 20 games last season. Losing Riley Le Tourneau (21.5 ppg), the Spartans will need to Doyle to help fill the void.
Isaiah Hoyt – G – Union Grove
One of the better two-way players in the 2021 class, Hoyt has transferred from The Prairie School to Union Grove where he’ll unequivocally be the star. Doyle takes pride in locking his man down and causes a lot of havoc with his anticipation and ability to play the passing lanes. After a 9-15 record last season, Union Grove should welcome Hoyt with open arms.
Max Kunnert – SG – Brookfield Academy
With one of the deepest teams in the state, Brookfield Academy features a balanced scoring attack. Kunnert was third on the team in scoring as a sophomore and hit some big time shots for a 20-win ball club. A skilled sniper who can create off the bounce, Kunnert had a breakout travel season with the Wisconsin Sharks and elevated his stock in a big way.
John Lovelace – W – Wauwatosa East
The Red Raiders are primed to be one of the state’s most improved teams. A big reason why? John Lovelace, who came into his own over the summer and displayed star potential. A 6-foot-5 wing who can score in a variety of ways and impact a game defensively, Lovelace may be one of the more difficult players to match up with next season. After averaged 10.8 points per game as a sophomore, look for Lovelace to significantly improve those numbers in 2019-20.
Cade Meyer – F – Monroe
Meyer averaged about 11 points per game as a sophomore. If his play over July was any indication, Meyer is in store for a huge 2019-20 campaign. We elevated Meyer to No. 2 in our class of 2021 player rankings, a lot of which is based on potential right now, but the 6-foot-8 forward has a budding versatile skill set that’s hard to ignore. Factor in his Division 2 state high jump championship in track and field, that makes Meyer the most intriguing prospect in 2021 not named Patrick Baldwin Jr.
Owen Meyer – PG – Germantown
Germantown may not have some of the star power as other teams in the Greater Metro, but they’ve hung around with some tough, high-IQ players. Meyer is no exception. While he wasn’t a huge factor for the Warhawks last season, Meyer proved to be one of the state’s most improved players during the travel season. Meyer will be one of the focal points for Germantown, who loses its top four scorers from 2018-19.
Ben Nau – G – Brookfield Central
The Lancers will have a new backcourt, headlined by Nau next season. As a sophomore, Nau averaged 9.3 points per game for Central, who won the Division 1 state championship. The 6-foot-1 combo guard is a deadly 3-point shooter and the best charge-taker in the state. Like his older brother, Cole, now at Hillsdale, Nau gives 100 percent energy to both ends of the floor.
Lance Nelson – G – Monona Grove
From one Nelson to another, Lance may be taking over the reigns of Monona Grove next season. His older brother, Caden, led the team in scoring in 2018-19 and the Silver Eagles also lose Sam Hepp, leaving big shoes to fill. Nelson averaged just over two points per game as a sophomore, but showed some exciting flashes at the Prep Hoops Hard Work Finals.