17U Players to Watch: Rock Spring Classic
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Breaking down the top prospects to watch at the 17U level during the Rock Spring Classic this weekend… Gabe Ascher Gabe Ascher 5'8" | PG Wautoma | 2022 State WI – 2022 – PG – Wisconsin Blizzard Ivory Coming…
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Gabe Ascher Gabe Ascher 5'8" | PG Wautoma | 2022 State WI – 2022 – PG – Wisconsin Blizzard Ivory
Coming off a big season for Wautoma. Averaged nearly 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists per game. Undersized guard with explosive scoring ability. Just constantly moving with and without the ball, putting tons of pressure on a defense. More of an outside shooter, but can hit gaps and get to the rim on defensive breakdowns.
Jeffery Brazziel Jeffery Brazziel 6'4" | SF Martin Luther | 2022 #159 Nation AZ – 2022 – SF – Wisconsin Playground Club
After being ineligible due to WIAA transfer rules, Brazziel makes his much anticipated return to the hardwood. Currently the top ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2022 class, Brazziel is a silky smooth, athletic slasher with a rapidly improving outside game. Brazziel holds offers from Marquette, Maryland, TCU, Arizona State, Auburn, Georgetown, and TCU.
Josiah Butler Josiah Butler 6'3" | CG Fox Valley Lutheran | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SG – Wisconsin Crusaders
A scoring assassin, Butler averaged 20 points, 4.6 rebounds, and nearly three assists per game as a junior. More athletic than he looks, crafty on the ball, and can get into high percentage areas consistently. Should be playing for Division 2 offers over the next several months.
Tayshawn Bridges Tayshawn Bridges 6'2" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2024 #86 Nation GA – 2024 – G – Power 5
The No. 1 ranked player in the 2024 class, Bridges already holds offers from Maryland, Auburn, Florida State, and Iowa. A scoring machine who’s very physically and athletically advanced for his age, Bridges is a high-flyer with killer instinct scoring ability.
Jack Campion Jack Campion 5'10" | PG Milton | 2022 State WI – 2022 – PG – Wisconsin Playground Club
Lightning in a bottle, Campion is the fastest in the state with the ball in his hands. Averaged 23 points, seven assists, and five rebounds per game. Nearly unstoppable to defend with his blow-by ability paired with in-the-gym range as a 3-point shooter. Likely a mid-major prospect at the next level.
Jordan Hibner Jordan Hibner 6'3" | SG Monona Grove | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SG – Wisconsin Academy
Averaged 12.4 points per game as a junior. Unique guard with size (6-3) who can score with his back to the basket and falling away from the rim in the mid-range.
Armani Jones Armani Jones 5'8" | PG Brown Deer | 2022 State WI – 2022 – PG – Wisconsin Rap
Undersized, but fast and fearless guard. Averaged 13 points for a very deep Brown Deer squad last season. Very confident scorer in isolation settings, able to size people up and score from all three levels.
Quinton Lomack Quinton Lomack 6'1" | CG Madison La Follette | 2024 WI – 2024 – G – Power 5
Currently a top 10 prospect in the class of 2024, Lomack played up at 17U last summer. Didn’t get a freshman season at Madison La Follette due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A strong, athletic guard who will relentlessly attack the rim.
Maximus Nelson Maximus Nelson 6'7" | PF Appleton North | 2022 State #236 Nation WI – 2022 – F – Wisconsin Playground Club
Stretch forward who can fill it up from 3-point range. Holds offers from UW-Milwaukee, Toledo, and SIUE. Averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds last season. Deadly pick n’ pop weapon with also some intriguing above the rim athleticism.
Owen Pawlikowski Owen Pawlikowski 6'3" | SG Kimberly | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SG – Wisconsin Crusaders
Sleeper that Division 2 programs should covet heavily. Broke out last summer and averaged nine points per game for the Papermakers, next to three other college prospects and a handful of seniors. Athletic wing who can shoot it from the outside, defend at a high level, and attack the rim.
Greyson Pritzl Greyson Pritzl 6'3" | SG West Allis Central | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SG – Wisconsin Rap Anthony
Averaged 17 points per game as a junior. Sniper that plays with a lot of swagger and never loses confidence as a shooter. Gritty guard that plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to put his body on the line.
Jack Rose Jack Rose 6'5" | SG Westosha Central | 2022 State #213 Nation WI – 2022 – SG – Wisconsin Playground Club
Holds offers from UW-Milwaukee, Toledo, and SIUE. 6-foot-5 guard that knows how to score the basketball in a variety of ways and thrives in just about any system. Averaged 21 points and six rebounds per game for Westosha Central last season.
Carter Thomas Carter Thomas 6'5" | PF Neenah | 2022 State WI – 2022 – F – Wisconsin Crusaders
Averaged 13.5 points per game for a deep and talented Neenah team. 6-foot-5 forward that can play inside and out. Does most of his damage around the rim, but is consistently expanding his game to the perimeter. Terrific post defender who protects the paint and holds his own 1-on-1 on the block.
Najashi Tolefree Najashi Tolefree 6'6" | SF West Allis Central | 2022 State WI – 2022 – F – Wisconsin Playmakers South Rob
Going to be gunning for Division 1 offers this summer, including from high-academic institutions. Led West Allis Central in points (19.1), rebounds (10.5), and assists (3.0) last season. High-motor, athletic, lengthy combo forward who creates a lot of mismatch problems. Has point forward potential as well.
Brennan Timm Brennan Timm 6'5" | SF St. Johns Northwestern Military Academy | 2021 State WI – 2021 – F – Wisconsin Rap DJ
One of the top available seniors, Timm averaged 20 points, nine rebounds, and four assists per game while playing alongside one of the top players in the state. Timm is a tweener at 6-foot-5, but just produces across the board. No role is too small for him to take on. He’ll defend the other team’s best player, make toughness plays, score inside and out, and clean the glass.
Kade Van Asten Kade Van Asten 6'4" | SF Little Chute | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SF – Wisconsin Blizzard Donaldson
Competitive wing that averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game for Little Chute.
Landon Van Calster Landon Van Calster 6'6" | SF Freedom | 2022 State WI – 2022 – SF – Team 1848
Committed to Northern Michigan. 6-foot-6 wing who can handle and shoot the basketball. Averaged 15 points and four assists per game last season.
Others: J.J. Paider J.J. Paider 6'7" | PF Neenah | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Blizzard Donaldson), Parker Prahl Parker Prahl 6'4" | SG Iola Scandanavia | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Blizzard Donaldson), (Wisconsin Blizzard Donaldson), Tyson Waldrop Tyson Waldrop 6'5" | SF Kaukauna | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Blizzard Ivory), Craig Ward Craig Ward 6'2" | CG Marshall | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Rap DJ), Jake Fisher Jake Fisher 6'1" | CG Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Rap Anthony), Nate Gapinski (Wisconsin Crusaders), Tyler Borowski Tyler Borowski 6'2" | PG Appleton East | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Zach Steigenberger Zach Steigenberger 6'0" | CG Appleton East | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Nate Forystek Nate Forystek 6'7" | PF Bay Port | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Jack Jorgensen Jack Jorgensen 6'2" | SG Depere | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Crusaders), Leon Zolicoffer-White (Wisconsin Playmakers South Rob), Marshaun Harriel Marshaun Harriel 5'11" | PG Janesville Craig | 2022 WI (Wisconsin Playmakers South Derek), Massimo Malterer Massimo Malterer 6'0" | CG Madison East | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Playmakers South Derek), Andrew Alia Andrew Alia 6'2" | SG Kenosha St. Joseph | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Luke Haertle Luke Haertle 6'2" | SG Lake Country Lutheran | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Victor Desmond Victor Desmond 6'6" | SF Onalaska | 2021 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Juok Riak Juok Riak 6'5" | PF Madison Lafollette | 2022 State WI (Wisconsin Playground Club), Ryan Sweeney Ryan Sweeney 6'2" | CG Gb East | 2022 State WI (Team 1848), Carson Sippel Carson Sippel 6'1" | CG Kaukauna | 2022 WI (Team 1848), Amillion Buggs Amillion Buggs 6'4" | SF Wausau West | 2022 State WI (Power 5), Dupree Fletcher Jr. (Power 5)