Sleepers That Stood Out: 2019-20 Season
Without grassroots tournaments or spring workouts to satisfy our usual basketball diet, Prep Hoops Wisconsin picks out seven prospects who displayed high upside and a noticeable statistical presence last season. Jasin Sinani Jasin Sinani 6'3" | SG Oak Creek |…
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Continue ReadingWithout grassroots tournaments or spring workouts to satisfy our usual basketball diet, Prep Hoops Wisconsin picks out seven prospects who displayed high upside and a noticeable statistical presence last season.
Jasin Sinani
Jasin
Sinani
6'3" | SG
Oak Creek | 2021
State
WI
– Oak Creek – 2021:
With Oak Creek losing five of its top seven scorers going into the season, Sinani entered a wide open offensive system with all the intangibles needed to be the leading scorer. He would finish averaging 17.4 points per game while flaunting his smooth, flick jump shot that went hand-in-hand with his honed pull-up ability and overall fluidity.
Ben Jelacic
Ben
Jelacic
6'4" | PF
Dominican | 2020
State
WI
– Dominican – 2020:
In his last high school game, Jelacic dropped 33 points on four threes along with nine rebounds. That along with averaging a double-double on the season could be tempting for colleges seeking a 6’5” stat-stuffer.
Joah Filardo
Joah
Filardo
6'1" | CG
Mineral Point | 2022
State
WI
– Mineral Point – 2022:
Filardo stepped up in the absence of
Isaac Lindsey
Isaac
Lindsey
6'3" | SG
Mineral Point | 2020
State
#318
Nation
WI
this season. The stocky, score-first guard posted 20.1 points per game and 4.7 rebounds, senior-leader-esque numbers in only his sophomore season. Colleges should take an early swipe at the guard with the potential shown this season.
Michael Casper – Merrill – 2020:
Casper fills out the lengthy shooter mold. He had his hands all over Merrill’s stat sheet, leading them in points, rebounds, and assists. He demanded attention from well beyond the arc, but when the defense sagged off, he was liable to break records with his shooting (he broke the single-game scoring record with 45 points this past season).
Jeremiah Burke
Jeremiah
Burke
6'5" | PF
Saint Francis | 2021
State
WI
– Saint Francis – 2021:
As a bouncy, volatile scorer on the Prep Hoops Circuit, Burke was trending upward into his junior year at St. Francis. He upped his points per game to 16.6, and as one of the taller, more athletic players on the floor, he was on highlight-watch with his ability to rise and finish above the rim.
Mason Dopirak – Manitowoc Lincoln – 2021:
After averaging 24.6 points per game, Dopriak went from a blip on the recruiting radar to a legitimate target ahead of his senior year. The guard attacks with a low center of gravity, playing with great control and quickness. Converting on over 50 percent of his shots from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc helped him develop a reputation of efficiency as well.
Jalen Keago
Jalen
Keago
6'6" | SF
Oshkosh North | 2021
State
WI
– Oshkosh North – 2021:
The versatile forward blossomed this season as the number two option on Oshkosh North. He averaged 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, displaying touch, finesse, and a developed inside-out game. Look for the big to be the frontrunner in the FVA POTY race next season as likely the top senior in the conference.