Five teams that will be better than expected in 2020-21
Five teams who lose a number of key seniors from last season, but won’t fall off as much as expected in 2020-21… Catholic Memorial 2018-19 Record: 11-14 Projected Starting Lineup G Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial…
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Continue ReadingFive teams who lose a number of key seniors from last season, but won’t fall off as much as expected in 2020-21…
Catholic Memorial
2018-19 Record: 11-14
Projected Starting Lineup
G Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – So.
G Jackson Green Jackson Green 5'11" | CG Madison Memorial | 2023 WI – So.
G Antwan Burns-Jones Antwan Burns-Jones 6'2" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – So.
W Bennett McCormick Bennett McCormick 6'3" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – So.
F Alex Oechsner – Sr.
The Crusaders lose their top seven scorers from last season, but there’s a lot of young talent waiting in the wings. This is a group that got hot in the playoffs and pulled off some big upsets last season. The sophomore core also plays AAU together and should be able to hit the ground running this winter…
La Crosse Central
2019-20 Record: 20-5
Projected Starting Lineup
G Devon Fielding Devon Fielding 6'1" | PG La Crosse Central | 2022 State WI – Jr.
G Colin Adams – Jr.
W Porter Pretasky – Sr.
W Noah Compan Noah Compan 6'5" | SF La Crosse Central | 2022 State WI – Jr.
F W Bennett Fried Bennett Fried 6'6" | SF La Crosse Central | 2023 State WI – Jr.
The Red Raiders have their work cut out for them, trying to replace Jordan and Johnny Davis Johnny Davis 6'4" | SG La Crosse Central | 2020 State #97 Nation WI , now at Wisconsin, and Terrance Thompson Terrance Thompson 6'8" | PF La Crosse Central | 2020 State #332 Nation WI , now at UW-Green Bay. However, Fielding and Compan both got valuable experience over the last two seasons. Fried is poised for a breakout sophomore season as well. Despite all the losses, this is a team that can still contend in the Mississippi Valley.
Wauwatosa West
2019-20 Record: 16-8
Projected Starting Lineup:
G Colin Hardrick Colin Hardrick 6'3" | CG Wauwatosa West | 2022 State WI – So.
G Terrance McLendon – Jr.
W Nicholas Barton – Jr.
F Nicholas Cavosi – Sr.
F Alec White – Sr.
The Trojans were one of the surprise teams in the state last season. Tosa West will have to replace their top three scorers, but have some leftover depth ready to emerge. Hardrick likely takes over the scoring load. McLendon and White have both paid their dues in this program as well and can help keep the Trojans relevant in a very tough conference.
Waukesha South
2019-20 Record: 3-19
Projected Starting Lineup
G Tyran Cook – So.
G Daniel Robinson Daniel Robinson 6'2" | CG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI – So.
G Marshawn Robinson Marshawn Robinson 6'3" | SG Waukesha South | 2022 State WI – Jr.
W Collin Molisee – Sr.
F Tommy Glenn – Jr.
The Blackshirts have been very young over the last two years and taken their lumps. They certainly won’t have a ton of senior leadership, but should take a substantial step forward. Waukesha South gets their top five scorers back. The Robinson brothers are also some of the bigger sleeper prospects in their respective classes.
Milwaukee Academy of Science
2019-20: Record: 20-3
Projected Starting Lineup
G Albert Harrell – So.
G Donald McHenry Donald McHenry 5'11" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2021 State WI – Sr.
W Damien Brookshire – Jr.
F Emmanuel Stoffel – Jr.
F Leon Zollicoffer-White – Jr.
Even without their two Division 1 players, the Novas should be very competitive. McHenry is one of the best-kept secrets in the state and a top 30 prospect in 2021. Zollicoffer-White is also a highly intriguing player with massive upside.