2021-22 Season Preview: Classic Eight
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Looking ahead to the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Classic Eight Conference… PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH 1. Arrowhead 2. Catholic Memorial 3. Oconomowoc 4. Waukesha South 5. Kettle Moraine 6. Mukwonago 7. Waukesha…
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Continue ReadingLooking ahead to the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Classic Eight Conference…
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
1. Arrowhead
2. Catholic Memorial
3. Oconomowoc
4. Waukesha South
5. Kettle Moraine
6. Mukwonago
7. Waukesha West
8. Muskego
9. Waukesha North
THE FAVORITE – Arrowhead
Arrowhead was second in the league last season. Player of the Year candidate Mac Wrecke Mac Wrecke 6'5" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State #272 Nation WI (24.9 ppg) is the top returning scorer in the Classic Eight. He’ll have plenty of help with sophomore Bennett Basich Bennett Basich 6'3" | SG Arrowhead | 2024 State WI (8.6 ppg), junior Austin Villareal Austin Villareal 6'1" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State WI (3.5 ppg), and senior Jackson Raasch (4.9 ppg), who are all ready for bigger and better things in 2021-22.
TOP CONTENDER – Catholic Memorial
Two years ago, this team was very young, took their lumps, and started to climb late during the playoffs. The Crusaders didn’t have the season many expected in 2020-21, but this is a group that has now played a ton of ball together and has some of the most experience in the league. Antwan Burns-Jones Antwan Burns-Jones 6'2" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI (10.0 ppg), Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI (13.5 ppg), and Bennett McCormick Bennett McCormick 6'3" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI (13.8 ppg) are all back for their junior seasons. Fellow junior Jack Riley Jack Riley 6'0" | SF Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI (5.2) had a good summer as well.
DARK HORSE – Waukesha South
This team started playing some really good ball towards the end of last season. The Blackshirts won 11 of their final 13 games, including a victory over Arrowhead. South has four of their top five scorers back and features one of the most dangerous backcourt in the state with junior Tyran Cook Tyran Cook 6'1" | SG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI (18.2 ppg), senior Marshawn Robinson Marshawn Robinson 6'3" | SG Waukesha South | 2022 State WI (10.6 ppg), and junior Daniel Robinson Daniel Robinson 6'2" | CG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI (7.3 ppg).
PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE
First Team
G Drew Wagner Drew Wagner 5'7" | PG Kettle Moraine | 2024 WI – So. – Kettle Moraine
G Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Catholic Memorial
G Jake Fisher Jake Fisher 6'1" | CG Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – Sr. – Oconomowoc
G Tyran Cook Tyran Cook 6'1" | SG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Waukesha South
G Bennett Basich Bennett Basich 6'3" | SG Arrowhead | 2024 State WI – So. – Arrowhead
G Marshawn Robinson Marshawn Robinson 6'3" | SG Waukesha South | 2022 State WI – Sr. – Waukesha South
W Mac Wrecke Mac Wrecke 6'5" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State #272 Nation WI – Jr. – Arrowhead
W Bennett McCormick Bennett McCormick 6'3" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Catholic Memorial
Second Team
G Antwan Burns-Jones Antwan Burns-Jones 6'2" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Catholic Memorial
G Logan Arndt Logan Arndt 6'2" | SG Oconomowoc | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Oconomowoc
G Daniel Robinson Daniel Robinson 6'2" | CG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI – Jr. – Waukesha South
G Greyton Gannon – Sr. – Mukwonago
G Joey Jendusa – Sr. – Mukwonago
W Dylan Krause – Sr. – Muskego
F Greg Galloway Greg Galloway 6'2" | SF Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – Sr. – Oconomowoc
F Cal Krohn Cal Krohn 6'6" | SF Waukesha West | 2022 State WI – Sr. – Waukesha West
PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Jake Fisher Jake Fisher 6'1" | CG Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI
A do-it-all, all-around talent from the point guard position, Fisher averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists as a junior. Fisher shot 53.2 percent from the field and had two 30-point scoring efforts last season. . A skilled, high-IQ prospect, Fisher is one of the most cerebral players, not just in his class, but within the entire state.
BREAKOUT PLAYER – Bennett Basich Bennett Basich 6'3" | SG Arrowhead | 2024 State WI
Basich has had a very strong off-season. Playing big minutes for Arrowhead as a freshman, Basich has come back looking stronger, faster, and more confident. The 6-foot-2 guard is skilled and has a three-level scoring package. Averaging 8.6 ppg last season, Basich is poised to greatly increase his numbers in year two.
SURPRISE PLAYER – Logan Arndt Logan Arndt 6'2" | SG Oconomowoc | 2023 State WI
Arndt was banged up last season and didn’t make a varsity appearance. A top 30 prospect in the class of 2023, Arndt could bust onto the scene in the Classic Eight Conference. A tough, two-way guard who can create shots, make athletic plays on both ends of the ball, and win 50-50 balls, Arndt could be a big reason why Oconomowoc makes a move towards being a title contender in 2021-22.