Prep Hoops Midwest Classic: 17U Prospects to Watch
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The Prep Hoops Circuit returns to Appleton this weekend. Here’s a look at many of the top players to watch in the 17U Division of the Midwest Classic… Nate Abel Nate Abel 6'1" | PG Beaver Dam | 2021 State…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit returns to Appleton this weekend. Here’s a look at many of the top players to watch in the 17U Division of the Midwest Classic…
Nate Abel Nate Abel 6'1" | PG Beaver Dam | 2021 State WI – 2021 – PG – Wisconsin Crusaders
One of the best pure point guards at the 17U level, Abel is receiving a lot of Division 2 interest with some D1 programs also staying in constant contact. A playmaking point guard who can create for others, but also seek out his own offense, Abel is coming off a strong junior season for Beaver Dam. He ranks No. 40 in the class of 2021 rankings.
Dustin Beauprey Dustin Beauprey 6'3" | PG Mt Top Christian | 2021 State WI – 2021 – PG – Wisconsin Crusaders
The No. 31 ranked rising senior, Beauprey is still one of the best-kept secrets in the state. While he plays for little-known Mountain Top Christian Academy, Beauprey has backed up his monster numbers on the AAU circuit and is a strong Division 2 prospect. With an intriguing blend of skill and explosiveness on the ball, Beauprey has the ability to dictate the flow of the game and flat out take over offensively when needed.
Josh Crubaugh Josh Crubaugh 6'4" | SF New Berlin Eisenhawer | 2021 State WI – 2021 – W – JH1 Elite
One of the top shooters in this weekend’s field, Crubaugh can torch teams from beyond the arc. The 6-foot-3 wing has a clean stroke and can knock down shots with a hand in his face. Crubaugh has started to improve in other areas as well, including his open floor game, ability to attack the rim, and his defensive impact.
Brayden Dailey Brayden Dailey 6'6" | SF Cuba City | 2021 State WI – 2021 – SF – Iowa Mavericks
Dailey has Division 1 offers from Western Illinois, Toledo, Missouri State, UW-Green Bay, and UW-Milwaukee. A sniper with bounce, Dailey is a deadly shooter, but also an above the rim athlete. The Cuba City wing can score effectively from all three levels and has started to pack on muscle on what used to be a lanky frame. A solid mid-major prospect, Dailey has been one of the top scorers in the state of Wisconsin for three years.
Hayden Doyle Hayden Doyle 6'0" | CG Brookfield East | 2021 State WI – 2021 – G – Wisconsin Playground Club
A blue collar guard that brings toughness and leadership to the floor, Doyle prides himself on doing the dirty work and extra things that coaches love. That doesn’t mean he can’t score. Doyle is a knockdown shooter from all areas of the floor and has a knack for hitting the big shots. Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan have both offered the Brookfield East star.
Gerald Gittens Gerald Gittens 6'0" | PG St. John's Military Academy | 2020 State WI – 2020 – PG – Wisconsin Rap
Gittens is going to attend prep school next season where he’ll have a chance to earn Division 1 offers. The former SJNMA standout is a sure-fire Division 2 prospect right now. Gittens excels at getting downhill going to the rim and living in the paint. He’s consistently improved his jumper and floor general skills. Also one of the better athletes in Wisconsin’s 2020 class, there’s a lot for schools to work with here.
James Graham James Graham 6'9" | SF Nicolet | 2021 #59 Nation WI – 2021 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
After a huge off-season on the recruiting trail, Graham has backed it up on the court. The likes of Michigan State, Oregon, Maryland, Florida State, Marquette, Indiana, Memphis, Butler, Georgetown, Xavier, and Wisconsin are all vying for Graham’s services. A promising 6-foot-9 wing who can shoot the rock, Graham is one of the top isolation scorers in the country.
Jayden Jackson Jayden Jackson 6'2" | SG Whitefish Bay | 2021 State WI – 2021 – SG – ABC Young Lions Black
A Division 1 football and basketball prospect, Jackson is still weighing his options. South Alabama has offered on the hardwood and there’s a handful of other mid-majors interested at this time. A blue-collar guard that can score, defend, and rebound, Jackson is a blue collar two-guard who can contribute almost across the board. A natural scorer, Jackson has long arms, skills to create his own shot, and plenty of athleticism to attack the cup.
Zac Johnson Zac Johnson 6'3" | SG River Falls | 2021 State WI – 2021 – SG – Wisconsin Playmakers Shaw
Maybe the top shooter in the state, Johnson will be pushing for Division 1 offers this summer. Michigan Tech and Winona State are already on board wit the River Falls star. Johnson absolutely cannot be left open. The lefty is extremely comfortable in the catch-and-shoot game and has consistently improved his overall athleticism and ability to attack from different areas of the floor.
Max Kunnert Max Kunnert 6'3" | SG Hillcrest Prep | 2021 State AZ – 2021 – SG – Wisconsin Sharks
A prospect that Division 2 programs need to know more about, Kunnert is the No. 32 ranked player in the class of 2021. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard had a big junior season for a loaded Brookfield Academy squad. Able to score on and off the ball and from all three levels, Kunnert has terrific upside at the next level as a guy schools can use in the catch-and-shoot game, running off screens and opening the floor, or as an extra ball handler versus pressure. Kunnert is also a high-IQ player that doesn’t get enough credit for his facilitating and drive and dish presence as well.
Adam Larson Adam Larson 6'9" | PF Fennimore | 2021 State WI – 2021 – F – Wisconsin Academy
Larson just picked up his first Division 2 offer from Southwest Minnesota State. The Fennimore product is one of the most intriguing players in his class. A 6-foot-8 forward who can light it up from 3-point range, Larson is also very long and bouncy. Larson can also handle the ball and creates a ton of mismatch problems. For the Division 2 level, you don’t see this type of upside often.
Parker Lawrence Parker Lawrence 6'0" | PG Hortonville | 2021 State WI – 2021 – PG – Wisconsin Blizzard Emery
Lawrence is a fast, athletic guard who shoots it very well off the bounce. The Hortonville standout had one of the bigger breakout seasons in the state last season and held his own in a very tough Fox Valley Association. Lawrence plays with excellent pace as well. The 5-foot-11 guard loves to push the tempo and can beat people up and down the floor consistently.
Dylan Lisitza Dylan Lisitza 6'0" | PG Wisconsin Rapids | 2021 State WI – 2021 – PG – Wisconsin Playmakers Shaw
One of the most underrated point guards in the state, Lisitza is a terrific facilitator. Lisitza can probe in high percentage areas, handle the ball in traffic, and has a great feel for his teammates. A pass-first floor general, Lisitza can also score the ball when his team needs a bucket.
Donald McHenry Donald McHenry 5'11" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2021 State WI – 2021 – PG – ABC Young Lions Black
McHenry is a break-you-down guard with smooth and explosive handles. The Milwaukee Academy of Science standout has some nice length and is at times impossible to stop in isolation. McHenry gets downhill and to the rim without over-dribbling. He’s a good enough shooter as well when defenders start to sag into the paint.
Sam Ludwig Sam Ludwig 6'2" | PG New Berlin Eisenhower | 2021 State WI – 2021 – G – JH1 Elite
A strong, versatile guard, Ludwig is a well-rounded prospect that impacts the game in a variety of ways. He can play inside-out from the guard spot and even take defenders down into the post. Ludwig has a strong frame and is able to put his shoulders down and move people en route to the paint. He uses that strength well when attacking the basket, able to finish against contact and even deliver some blows of his own.
Cael Mcgee Cael Mcgee 6'2" | CG Stoughton | 2021 State WI – 2021 – G – Wisconsin Rap
An explosive guard and high volume scorer, McGee can score big in spurts. He’s an above the rim finisher who loves to draw contact and doesn’t shy away at the rim. The Stoughton guard spaces the floor well from 3-point range, but is at his best in transition where can either push the tempo himself or run the wings.
Gavin Mcgrath Gavin Mcgrath 6'10" | C Onalaska | 2021 State WI – 2021 – C – Wisconsin Playground Club
North Dakota, IUPUI, and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville have all offered the Onalaska center. McGrath is a 6-foot-10 center who can protect the rim, rebound, and crash the offensive glass. Also an underrated 3-point shooter, McGrath has shot it consistently for a while now.
Antuan Nesbitt Antuan Nesbitt 6'4" | SF Racine | 2021 State WI – 2021 – G/W – Wisconsin Sharks
Nesbitt ranks No. 18 in the 2021 class and is one of the more intriguing prospects in the state. A long, 6-foot-3 guard/wing, Nesbitt plays pretty much four positions. He can act as a point guard and control the game from the top of the key. He’s comfortable working off the ball and finding soft spots in the defense. Nesbitt’s length also allows him to do some stuff on the interior as well. With a raw body, but deep skillset, Nesbitt’s best days are likely still ahead of him.
Ryan Robillard Ryan Robillard 6'3" | SG Luxemberg-Casco | 2021 State WI – 2021 – W – Wisconsin Blizzard Emery
Robillard has three-level scoring ability and is a plus-length prospect. The 6-foot-3 wing is very effective at shooting off the dribble, particularly from 12-18 feet. Robillard has a soft shooting touch and also contributes in other areas as well such as rebounding, facilitating, and on-ball defense.
Others: Cameron Palesse Cameron Palesse 6'3" | CG Waukesha West | 2021 State #249 Nation WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Cade Meyer Cade Meyer 6'8" | PF Monroe | 2021 State #237 Nation WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Kamari Mcgee Kamari Mcgee 6'0" | PG Racine St. Catherine's | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Victor Desmond Victor Desmond 6'6" | SF Onalaska | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Sam Kick Sam Kick 6'1" | PG Onalaska | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Clayton Jenny Clayton Jenny 6'1" | CG Edgerton | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Academy), Mason Martinson Mason Martinson 6'3" | SF New Glarus | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Academy), Lance Nelson Lance Nelson 6'0" | PG Monona Grove | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Academy), Kyle Yu Kyle Yu 6'5" | SF Madison Memorial | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Academy), Brennan Timm Brennan Timm 6'5" | SF St. Johns Northwestern Military Academy | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Rap), Jonah Rrindfleisch (Wisconsin Rap), Jasin Sinani Jasin Sinani 6'3" | SG Oak Creek | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Rap), Brennan Timm Brennan Timm 6'5" | SF St. Johns Northwestern Military Academy | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Rap), Isaiah Hammond Isaiah Hammond 6'3" | SG Msl | 2021 State WI (JH1 Elite), Owen Meyer Owen Meyer 6'2" | PG Germantown | 2021 State WI (JH1 Elite), Marko Rajkovic Marko Rajkovic 6'5" | SF Franklin | 2021 State WI (JH1 Elite), Jacob Dietz Jacob Dietz 6'3" | SG Neenah | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Aidan Ottery Aidan Ottery 6'5" | PF St. Mary's Springs | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Sam Haese Sam Haese 6'3" | SF Wrightstown | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Blizzard), Chevalier Emery Jr Chevalier Emery Jr 6'1" | PG Neenah | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Blizzard), Alex Singleton Alex Singleton 6'4" | PF Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI (ABC Young Lions Black), Sam Hytinen Sam Hytinen 6'3" | SF Arrowhead | 2021 State WI (ABC Young Lions Black), Jay Hinson Jay Hinson 6'3" | CG Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI (ABC Young Lions Black), Ashe Oglesby Ashe Oglesby 6'6" | PF The Prairie School | 2023 State WI (Wisconsin Sharks), Ronald Kirk Ronald Kirk 6'4" | SF Dominican | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Sharks), Kody Krekling Kody Krekling 6'3" | SG The Prairie School | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Sharks), Jameson Dougherty Jameson Dougherty 6'9" | PF River Falls | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers Shaw), Gavin Ralph Gavin Ralph 6'4" | SF Wazeka | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers Shaw), Liam Dougherty Liam Dougherty 6'9" | PF River Falls | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers Shaw), Matthew Waldera (Wisconsin Playmakers Siler), Joe Reuter Joe Reuter 6'4" | SG Chippewa Falls | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers Siler), Jadon Melvin Jadon Melvin 6'3" | SF Hartford | 2021 State WI (Chapman Basketball Academy), Najashi Tolefree Najashi Tolefree 6'6" | SF West Allis Central | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers South Rob), Cole Deptula (Wisconsin Starz Elite)