Early Season Rundown
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With three weeks of coverage completed, what players, teams, or performances deserve an extra round of applause? Top Player: Tanner Resch Tanner Resch 6'0" | PG Hamilton | 2021 State WI – Sussex Hamilton – 2021: With Patrick Baldwin out…
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Continue ReadingWith three weeks of coverage completed, what players, teams, or performances deserve an extra round of applause?
Top Player:
Tanner Resch
Tanner
Resch
6'0" | PG
Hamilton | 2021
State
WI
– Sussex Hamilton – 2021:
With Patrick Baldwin out indefinitely, Resch had a massive pair of shoes to fill. So far, he’s performing to the tune of 30.7 points per game. Resch is spreading his wings in the most fierce conference in the state, checking all the boxes for college scouts in the process.
Top Performance:
Tanner Resch
Tanner
Resch
6'0" | PG
Hamilton | 2021
State
WI
– Sussex Hamilton – 2021:
A main reason why Resch is my top player is because of his game versus Brookfield East. He put up 49 points while going 14-14 from the free-throw line. An all-out dominant night lifted Sussex past a loaded Brookfield East squad, and it may go down as the highlight of this 2020-21 regular season.
Top Scorer: Cam Palesse – Waukesha West – 2021:
The Valpo commit isn’t coasting through his senior season. Palesse is second in the state in points per game with 35. A rock-solid frame makes for easy work in the lane. His patience has only improved over the years, as he’s one of the more poised scorers in the class. Not to forget, his mid-range game presents real problems for teams trying to pack the paint against him. He seeks out soft spots in the defense, knowing when and where to put up a sneaky pull-up.
Top Passer:
Jalen Womack
Jalen
Womack
6'2" | CG
Menasha | 2022
State
WI
– Menasha – 2022:
Womack impressed at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo, and his momentum carried into this season. Womack is dishing out eight assists per game this year. His best asset as a passer is his height and ability to see over the defense. He is great at finding guys down the court, as the extra inch he has gives him a great advantage in seeking out teammates.
Most Versatile:
David Joplin
David
Joplin
6'8" | SF
Brookfield | 2021
State
#54
Nation
WI
– Brookfield Central – 2021:
Joplin’s numbers across the board this season are incredible. He’s a sure double-double night in and night out, only with 30 points and likely more than ten boards. With his guard-forward meshed skillset and frame, he’s also a defender that picks up everywhere, meaning he can pickpocket guards or pin layup attempts.
Surprise Player:
Seth Trimble
Seth
Trimble
6'3" | PG
Menomonee Falls | 2022
State
#50
Nation
WI
– Menomonee Falls – 2022:
Everyone knew Trimble was legit before this season started. With high major offers and unmatched athleticism, he demands attention at every stage he plays on. But this season he’s taken a major step. It wouldn’t be a shock to see him scale the 2022 rankings, maybe grasping the number one spot. He’s averaging 25.8 points per game, all while maturing into a division-one shot-maker and point guard.
Surprise Player No.2:
Luke Healy
Luke
Healy
6'0" | CG
Hudson | 2021
State
WI
– Hudson – 2021:
A consistently undervalued player out of western Wisconsin that’s revving up for a huge season. He’s averaging 26.5 points and leading his team in rebounds and assists. In his first five games, he’s posted 28-point and 37-point outings.
Surprise Team/Top Team: Wauwatosa East
East was expected to at least stay afloat in a Greater Metro gauntlet, but they’ve done more than that. They have wins over Sussex Hamilton (with Patrick Baldwin), Brookfield East, and Menomonee Falls this season, each potential top 10 teams in their own right. They have four players averaging in between 14-16 points per game and chemistry that’s produced a non-stop winning machine.
Top Team No.2: Racine St. Catherines
St. Catherine’s is, again, extremely talented. Behind a backcourt duo of
Tyrese Hunter
Tyrese
Hunter
5'11" | PG
Racine St. Catherine's | 2021
State
#63
Nation
WI
and
Kamari Mcgee
Kamari
Mcgee
6'0" | PG
Racine St. Catherine's | 2021
State
WI
, they’ve diced up elite programs, minimal sweat required. They would contend in any other division in the state, and with their nearly spotless record over the past few seasons, it’s no surprise why they’re a top team.