Brookfield Central at Oshkosh West: Standouts
Brookfield Central survived a rollercoaster-type matchup on Saturday evening in the Steve Randall Shootout. In a very Brookfield Central-like way, they stormed out of the gates and into the driver’s seat. It wasn’t until late in the second half when…
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Continue ReadingBrookfield Central survived a rollercoaster-type matchup on Saturday evening in the Steve Randall Shootout.
In a very Brookfield Central-like way, they stormed out of the gates and into the driver’s seat. It wasn’t until late in the second half when a momentum spurt pulled Oshkosh West out from an over 20-point hole and within ten; although Brookfield tightened up on the defensive end and took commanding control on the glass to re-establish their lead.
The back-and-forth nature set the stage for big shot makers and impact performances, a staple in our list of standouts from tonight’s non-conference tilt.
Andrew Rohde – Brookfield Central – 2022:
Rohde may have entered the conversation of Wisconsin’s top pure shooter, regardless of class. He finished the game with 13 points, 12 of them from threes. His textbook mechanics, smooth release and college range all culminated in the matchup, giving him a memorable outing that may be looked back on fondly during the next rankings update.
Eric Radisevic – Brookfield Central – 2020:
The center led Brookfield in scoring, and for good reason. With his stark height advantage and solid frame, buckets on an undersized Oshkosh West squad came with palpable ease.
What’s next for Radisevic, though? As a first-year starter and budding prospect, scouts need to move quickly. He’s mobile, has enough endurance to play possibly the most minutes of anyone for Brookfield Central this game, and can score in bursts when used as the focal point of an offense.
Karter Thomas – Oshkosh West – 2020:
Thomas needed a few minutes to digest the looks Central gave him. Eventually, though, he picked it apart with his usual mixed bag of jumpers and drives. Thomas finished with 20 points and earned Co-MVP honors, but more importantly, nipping any worries of lingering injury in the bud.
Similar to Radisevic, Thomas deserves college looks – soon.
Malik Abdul-Wahid – Brookfield Central – 2020:
The two-handed jam was Abdul-Wahid’s go-to move against West; finishing two in transition early on and one in the half-court at a crucial point in the second half. While those swung momentum even further in Brookfield’s favor, his ability to draw contact down the stretch was his game-changing contribution.
David Joplin – Brookfield Central – 2020:
Joplin is very deserving of his spot in the top-five of 2021 prospects. His frame and athleticism were used often tonight, as he finished with 13 points on mostly paint play. If his jumper fell at the usual rate, he could’ve pushed 25 points.
Caleb Fuller – Oshkosh West – 2020: The senior filled gaps in this roster that were obvious throughout the offseason. Consistent scoring alongside Thomas, momentum harnessing solo runs on both ends of the ball and three-point shooting all cushioned the early blows dealt by Central.
Ben Nau – Brookfield Central – 2021: Nau didn’t shoot much in tonight’s game, as the guard is leaning more towards a niche as a facilitator. His passing and sense for running a highly-talented offense so smoothly aren’t given enough of a spotlight, although winning the Co-MVP was a well-deserved pat on the back.
Josh Bruggink – Brookfield Central – 2020: Bruggink is a new name with serious bench potential. He scored 11 first-half points, sunk threes consistently, and shot a high percentage. There’s not much more he could’ve done help his squad, as he was one of the more impactful guys in the matchup.