Class of 2024 Rankings: Revealing the Top 15
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A lot can/will change by the end of the summer with the class of 2024 player rankings, however following the 2020-21 season, here’s a look at our early top 10 in the freshman class… 1. Tayshawn Bridges Tayshawn…
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Continue ReadingA lot can/will change by the end of the summer with the class of 2024 player rankings, however following the 2020-21 season, here’s a look at our early top 10 in the freshman class…
1. Tayshawn Bridges Tayshawn Bridges 6'2" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2024 #86 Nation GA – SG – N/A
Not sure where he’s headed next season, as we’re still waiting on his next move. The touted freshman guard had a fantastic partial season for Brookfield East, averaging around 21 points per game for one of the state’s top teams. An explosive isolation scorer who can get downhill, attack the rim aggressively, and shoot the rock from the outside, Bridges is a bonafide stud in the 2024 class, already holding scholarship offers from Auburn, Iowa, Florida State, Maryland, and more.
2. Nacir Beamon Nacir Beamon 6'2" | SG Nicolet | 2024 State WI – PG – Martin Luther
Beamon is another sure-fire high major prospect in 2024. He led a young Martin Luther squad in scoring this season at 17.5 points per game and also dished out three assists per contest. A strong, explosive guard, Beamon has an advanced frame at 6-foot-2. Beamon constantly puts pressure on defenses with his ability to attack the rim and pull up off the dribble. He’s more than just an athlete as well, able to make high-IQ plays for his teammates.
3. Nick Janowski Nick Janowski 6'3" | SG Pewaukee | 2024 State #126 Nation WI – W – Pewaukee
Came off the bench and scored in double figures for Pewaukee, who won the Division 2 state title. Janowski is a very natural scorer that oozes confidence. The 6-foot-3 freshman can score from all three levels, play and defend multiple positions, and drill shots with a hand in his face on and off the ball.
2024 wing Nick Janowski Nick Janowski 6'3" | SG Pewaukee | 2024 State #126 Nation WI scored 19 points off the bench for @PewaukeeHoops in their Division 2 Sectional Semifinal win over Brown Deer.@nick_janowski12 pic.twitter.com/VB405JN4Ja
— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) February 26, 2021
4. Amari McCottry Amari McCottry 6'5" | SF St. Thomas More | 2024 State #304 Nation WI – F – St. Thomas More
Had a huge freshman season, posting 17.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. A high-upside, 6-foot-5 forward with length and athleticism, McCottry can get coast-to-coast in transition. A potential mismatch problem, McCottry handles the ball on the fast break and can shoot in the mid-range. Has the potential to continuously expand his game to the perimeter and looks like he’ll grow quite a bit over the next few years.
5. Cole Hansen Cole Hansen 6'4" | SG Legacy Early College | 2024 State SC – SG – Sun Prairie
Started on varsity for Sun Prairie, which isn’t easy to do. A skilled, knockdown shooter, Hansen averaged 7.2 points per game for the Cardinals, who were mostly made up of upperclassmen. Has a prototypical shooting guard game and scores it very well and efficiently in the mid-range. If he makes gains athletically, could be in the running for a top three spot.
2024 shooting guard Cole Hansen Cole Hansen 6'4" | SG Legacy Early College | 2024 State SC (Sun Prairie) is a walking bucket.@ColeHansenHoops @WisconsinPGC pic.twitter.com/Wgkc6SksQG
— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) October 13, 2020
6. Quinton Lomack Quinton Lomack 6'1" | CG Madison La Follette | 2024 WI – PG – Madison La Follette
The Lancers bypassed the 2020-21 season, but Lomack showcased his skills throughout last summer, including in some 17U games. A physically and athletically advanced prospect, Lomack has blow-by ability on the ball and relishes contact at the rim.
7. Will Murray Will Murray 6'7" | SF Darlington | 2024 State WI – SF – Darlington
A guy that I think might be most underrated in this top 10, Murray has some serious mismatch nightmare potential. The 6-foot-6 freshman can play on the wing or in the post. He’s a bouncy, plus length prospect that can handle and shoot the ball. Really like his rip-and-go ability when he catches in the high post. On a senior-laden team, Murray 9.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Redbirds.
8. Michael McNabb Michael McNabb 6'4" | CG Grafton | 2024 State WI – SF – Grafton
McNabb averaged 12.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while playing alongside a Division 1 prospect. He’s got good size for a freshman at 6-foot-3 and can play above the rim if he gets a clear lane to the rim. Looks very deceptive athletically, especially when he’s going to his right hand. Shot release needs to speed up, but that’s not uncharacteristic for freshmen and he did shoot about 35 percent from the outside.
9. Kon II Knueppel Kon II Knueppel 6'6" | SG Wisconsin Lutheran | 2024 State #15 Nation WI – SG – Wisconsin Lutheran
Really popped as a perimeter shooter. Probably didn’t get to showcase all of his skills yet, playing for a loaded Wisconsin Lutheran squad, however, Knueppel still finished third on the team at 11 points per game. With his high, smooth release, Knueppel looked good stepping into 3-pointers and feeding off dribble penetration.
10. Tim Franks Tim Franks 6'5" | SG Homestead | 2024 State WI – SG – Homestead
Plus-length sniper with a little bit of bounce, Franks averaged 11 points per game during his freshman season. Good floor spacer who can knock down 3’s off kick-outs. Surprising ability to shoot on the move for his age and willingness to pull it in transition from beyond the arc. 3-point shooting is probably where he’ll make his living, but Franks shows flashes of being a more well-rounded scorer and is also an advantageous defender.
11. Stevie Clark Stevie Clark 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North | 2024 State #322 Nation WI – SF – Oshkosh North
Guy that might be under-ranked early as I was only able to see him against powerhouse Kimberly in a blowout game. Clark has very good positional size at 6-foot-4 and plays much bigger. He can handle and shoot the ball from the perimeter. Liked his playmaking ability in the open floor, willingness to be unselfish and create for others. Averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game for Oshkosh North. Came off as a blue-collar, competitive prospect with the potential to have an all-around skillset.
12. Drew Wagner Drew Wagner 5'7" | PG Kettle Moraine | 2024 WI – G – Kettle Moraine
Very skilled guard with in-the-gym range. Can come off screens and just rip off triples or step into them off the dribble if a defender has a hand down. Undersized (5-7), but uses it to his advantage. With his 3-point shooting ability, Wagner is going to get crowded and harassed on the perimeter. He’s quick, stays low to the ground, and has blow-by ability on the ball to make defenders pick their poison. Averaged 11 ppg on a team that went 14-7.
2024 PG Drew Wagner Drew Wagner 5'7" | PG Kettle Moraine | 2024 WI had 20 points to lead Kettle Moraine to a road win at Waukesha South.@drew23wagner pic.twitter.com/wADK7Uft8s
— Prep Hoops Wisconsin (@PrepHoops_WI) January 14, 2021
13. Willie Williams Jr. Willie Williams Jr. 6'0" | CG Racine Park | 2024 State WI – G – Racine Park
Was hurt because of the late start that Racine Park got this season and only played just four games. From a pure talent standpoint, Williams is top 10 in this class. He’s well ahead athletically and physically for his age. Had seen enough in AAU last season last summer to put him on this list.
14. Dupree Fletcher Jr. – PG – Milwaukee Carmen
Had seen Fletcher in some lower-level AAU events, but Carmen did not play during the 2020-21 season. Very creative and elusive ball handler. Fletcher is undersized, but fearless and plays with a noticeable toughness/competitive edge. If he’s anything like his dad, a former star at Evansville University, Fletcher is going to be alright.
15. Jaquan Johnson Jaquan Johnson 5'10" | PG Pius XI | 2024 State WI – PG – Pius XI
Had too big of a season to ignore. Johnson averaged 16 points next to another college guard, including a 46-point effort against Waterford. The 5-foot-8 guard also had nice performances against Whitefish Bay, West Allis Central, and Dominican.
Up Next: Bennett Basich Bennett Basich 6'3" | SG Arrowhead | 2024 State WI – SG – Arrowhead
Performed very well on a talented Arrowhead team with two bonafide scorers and often gave the Warhawks a noticeable lift. Basich averaged around nine points per game and shot almost 43 percent from 3-point range. Off the ball, always stays shot-ready and gets right into his release. Can do some things off the bounce as well, including a nice little step-back jumper. Definitely don’t think there’s much of a gap, if any, between him and say the No. 12 spot right now.
Also in contention: Derrick Johnson (Dominican), Jack Daugherty Jack Daugherty 6'8" | PF Brookfield Central | 2024 State #311 Nation WI (Brookfield Central), Aidan Konop Aidan Konop 6'2" | SG Sussex Hamilton | 2024 State WI (Sussex Hamilton)