2021-22 Season Preview: Woodland East
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Looking ahead to the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Woodland East Conference… PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH 1. Whitnall 2. Brown Deer 3. Milwaukee Lutheran 4. South Milwaukee 5. Greenfield 6. Shorewood 7. Cudahy…
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Continue ReadingLooking ahead to the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Woodland East Conference…
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
1. Whitnall
2. Brown Deer
3. Milwaukee Lutheran
4. South Milwaukee
5. Greenfield
6. Shorewood
7. Cudahy
THE FAVORITE — Whitnall
Most of the league is going through a substantial roster turnover. Whitnall is not. Danilo Jovanovich Danilo Jovanovich 6'6" | PF Whitnall | 2022 State WI (22.0 ppg) is the leading returning scorer in the league. He’ll have a strong supporting cast in John Pitta John Pitta 6'0" | CG Whitnall | 2022 State WI , Ethan Thomas Ethan Thomas 6'7" | PF Whitnall | 2023 State WI , Austin Herro Austin Herro 6'2" | CG Whitnall | 2023 State WI , and Myles Herro Myles Herro 6'2" | PG Whitnall | 2025 State #237 Nation WI . The Falcons are a sneaky contender to reach the state tournament.
TOP CONTENDER – Brown Deer
The Falcons lose four of their top five scorers from last season, but do return Armani Jones Armani Jones 5'8" | PG Brown Deer | 2022 State WI (12.8 ppg). An explosive scorer with lightning-quick handles, Jones will be in the hunt for Player of the Year Contention. Brown Deer will need to establish some depth, starting with junior guard Jamar Lampley Jamar Lampley 5'10" | CG Brown Deer | 2023 State WI , who contributed around six points per game to a senior-laden group last season.
DARK HORSE – Milwaukee Lutheran
Think there’s a large drop off after the top two teams going into the season, but Milwaukee Lutheran has a lot of young pieces with the potential to get better as the season wears on. The Knights have had a couple guys that have stood out in fall league action. We’ll see if they can put it together when things get real.
PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE
First Team
G Armani Jones Armani Jones 5'8" | PG Brown Deer | 2022 State WI – Sr. (Brown Deer)
G John Pitta John Pitta 6'0" | CG Whitnall | 2022 State WI – Sr. (Whitnall)
G Isaiah Allen Isaiah Allen 6'4" | CG Milwaukee Lutheran | 2024 State WI – So. (Milwaukee Lutheran)
G Anthony Carter Anthony Carter 6'0" | PG Greenfield | 2023 State WI – Jr. (Greenfield)
G Jacob Dunham Jacob Dunham 6'4" | SG South Milwaukee | 2023 State WI – Jr. (South Milwaukee)
F Danilo Jovanovich Danilo Jovanovich 6'6" | PF Whitnall | 2022 State WI – Sr. (Whitnall)
Second Team
G Donald Chapman – Jr. (Milwaukee Lutheran)
G Jamar Lampley Jamar Lampley 5'10" | CG Brown Deer | 2023 State WI – Jr. (Brown Deer)
G Myles Herro Myles Herro 6'2" | PG Whitnall | 2025 State #237 Nation WI – Fr. (Whitnall)
G Hakeem Salem – Sr. (Greenfield)
G Austin Herro Austin Herro 6'2" | CG Whitnall | 2023 State WI – Jr. (Whitnall)
F Jack Trost – Sr. (Shorewood)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Danilo Jovanovich Danilo Jovanovich 6'6" | PF Whitnall | 2022 State WI
The Miami (FL) commit averaged 22.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 68.4 percent from the field. The 6-foot-8 lefty is a dangerous matchup problem with inside-out scoring ability and versatility.
BREAKOUT PLAYER – John Pitta John Pitta 6'0" | CG Whitnall | 2022 State WI
Pitta averaged just shy of 10 points per game as a junior. Coming off a big summer, the senior guard has shown to be an electric uptempo scorer. Pitta is playing really well off the ball this fall and thriving around point guards with a strong feel for the game. Think that’s just going to make Pitta’s numbers and efficiency increase. If Jovanovich is having an off night, Pitta can definitely carry the load offensively.
SURPRISE PLAYER – Isaiah Allen Isaiah Allen 6'4" | CG Milwaukee Lutheran | 2024 State WI
Milwaukee Lutheran loses its top four scorers from last season. That’ll give Allen a chance to grab the keys to the car. As a freshman, Allen averaged around four points per game. The 6-foot-3 guard is a little advanced physically, can handle the point duties, shoot it from the outside, and finish against contact at the rim.