4th Round Player Rankings

Every week the ranking of players gets harder and harder. Its difficult to remember players that I have only seen once early in the year and to remember what impressed me about them. This past week I saw five new teams so I have a decent amount of players to add to the rankings. Well here are my new rankings and I'll try to do my best.

Player Rankings
1.Marquis Mason 6'5 forward sophomore Madison East (2)- Very strong post player that can do it all. Can knock down the outside shot, runs the court well, blocks shots, and is very very strong in the post. Had a bad game against Lafollette and probably would of moved down if Cashton Craig hadn't struggled too.
2. Lucas Burns 6'6 forward senior Janesville Craig (2)- Slight edge over Cashton Craig because he does so much more then just scores. Does a great job of rebounding and passing. Really lets the game come to him and doesn't force things. Very smooth player that can really knock down the outside shot and being 6'6 doesn't hurt either.
3. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard senior Madison Lafollette (2)- Very good shooter that can really get hot. Moves very well without the ball in his hands. Forces things at times and can go cold at times from the outside. Really just a scorer doesn't rebound very well.
4. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard junior Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very good scorer that can go off at any time and has an engine that doesn't stop. Has really improve in becoming more of a point guard and not just a scorer
.5. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard junior Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Most improved player I have seen this year. Handles the ball very well and can get where he wants at anytime. Has a very good mid range jumper.
6. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward senior Laconia (1)- Kid that can jump out of the gym, that can one step and dunk. Weed is a beast on the inside that is very tough to stop and has the ability to go outside and hit the mid range jumper or three pointer. Also runs the court very well.
7. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center junior Janesville Craig (2)- Very strong inside with the ball. Really crashes the boards and does a great job getting inside position and moving without the ball.
8. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward junior Madison Edgewood (1)- Very good shooter that can also drive to the hoop and find open teammates. Doesn't look like it but, is a fairly strong player.
9. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard sophomore Madison Lafollette (1)- Didn't play the first time I saw Lafollette. Has a very good cross over that allows him to get into the lane. Has a very good floater shot and is a very strong player. Another guy that has an engine that never quits.
10. Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard junior Reedsburg (1/2)- Gets his feet set very quick, which helps him get his shot off very quick coming off the screen. A guard but, at 6'4 has the ability to go inside and can really jump.
11. Jade Royston 6'0 guard junior Wisconsin Dells (2)- Very smooth player that can hit the outside shot or penetrate and pull up for the mid range jumper. Big time scorer. Not afraid to put his team on his back.
12. Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward senior Madison West (2)- Shoots the outside shot very well from a set position and does a great job of running the court.
13. Evan VanCleave 6'0 guard senior Reedsburg (1/2)- Ultra quick guard with very good handles and goes to the hoop very strong. Also has the ability to knock down the 15 footer.
14. Michael Horton 6'2 guard senior Madison West (2)- Pass first point guard that's always looking to set up his teammates. Handles the ball very well and can knock down the three point shot.
15. Kyle Goike 6'3 forward junior Janesville Craig (2)- Very good mid range shot and goes to the hoop hard.

HM
Ryan Wenkman 5'11 guard senior Wisconsin Dells (2)
Charles Lee 5'7 guard freshmen Milwaukee Bay View (2)
Lucas Morrissey 6'3 forward senior Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Michael Hanson 6'6 forward junior Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Keegan Meier 6'3 forward junior Eau Claire Memorial (1)
Casey Balczewski 6'4 forward senior Madison Edgewood (1)
Deon Johnson 6'4 guard senior Madison West (2)


Senior Rankings
1.Lucas Burns 6'6 forward Janesville Craig
2. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard Madison Lafollette
3. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward Laconia
4. Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward Madison West
5. Evan VanCleave 6'0 guard Reedsburg
6. Michael Horton 6'2 guard Madison West
7. Ryan Wenkman 5'11 guard Wisconsin Dells (2)- Very hard nosed lead guard that uses his strength to get inside and score. Handles the ball very well and can knock down the three point shot.
8. Lucas Morrissey 6'3 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Guy that does a little bit of everything. Rebounds very well, can bring the ball up the court, and shoots a very high percentage from the line and three point range.
9. Deon Johnson 6'4 guard Madison West (2)- Very strong player that can jump outta the gym and goes to the hoop strong. Has the ability to knock down the outside shot as well.
10. Casey Balczewski 6'4 forward Madison Edgewood (1)- Strong player that battles inside. Team leader that passes the ball very well from the high post.

HM
Jon Stubbe 6'4 forward Middleton (1)
Zach Rickaway 6'3 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Michael Collins 6'3 guard Madison West (1)
Collin Cooper 6'3 forward Eau Claire Memorial (1)

Junior Rankings
1. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard Milwaukee Bay View
2. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard Lacrosse Aquinas
3. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center Janesville Craig
4. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward Madison Edgewood
5. Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard Reedsburg
6. Jade Royston 6'0 guard Wisconsin Dells
7. Kyle Goike 6'3 forward Janesville Craig
8. Michael Hanson 6'6 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Big man with a very soft touch out to the three point line. Another kid that can really jump.
9. Keegan Meier 6'3 forward Eau Claire Memorial (1)- Big time scorer that can go to the hoop strong or knock down the outside shot.
10. John Loomans 6'4 forward Portage (1)- Goes to the hoop very strong and can pull up for the 15 footer. Very aggressive player.

HM
Brenden Wittchow 6'0 guard Laconia (1)
Derek Semenas 6'3 forward Laconia (1)
Nick Bowe 6'4 forward Eau Claire Regis (1)

Sophomore Rankings
1. Marquis Mason 6'5 forward Madison East
2. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard Madison Lafollette
3. Kevin Hurd 6'0 guard Portage (1)- Does a very good job of running the offense and doesn't need much room to get his shot off.
4. Demetrius Turner 6'4 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Athletic guy that likes to run and goes to the hoop strong. Is a very strong rebounder and shot blocker.
5. Jon Dybevik 6'0 guard Madison Lafollette (2)- Handles the ball very well and goes to the hoop strong. Plays like an upper classman.
6. Jeff Hull 6'4 forward Madison East (2)- Good mid range game where he can pass or shoot the jumper. Likes to go inside and bang.
7. Jack Eaton 5'10 guard Eau Claire Regis (1)- Player with ice water veins that can knock down the big three pointers and hit the clutch free throws.
8. Robert Littleton 6'1 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)- Athletic guy that likes to run the floor and rebounds well for a guard.
9. Nate Gibson 6'9 center Wisconsin Dells (1)- Big guy that is a little raw but, shows some promise and wants the ball in the post with his back to the basket.

Freshmen Rankings
1. Charles Lee 5'7 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very quick lead guard that does a great job of getting in the lane and finding open teammates for layups.
2. Elgin Cook 6'3 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Guy that goes to the hoop and can finish strong and is also a very good rebounder.
3. Darnell Harris 6'6 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Extremely good defender that can block shots and knows when to take the charge. Also has a soft touch around the rim.
4. Samar Powell 5'6 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Hard nosed player that is not afraid to go inside and can knock down the outside shot.
5. Haki Stampely 6'0 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)- Guard that can really put his head down and score.

Well there are my new rankings. I know they aren't perfect but, those are my personal opinions of the top players that I have seen. I apologize to the players that I saw early in the year because I may not remember all the positives of your game and also to the players that just had a bad game when I saw you play. Hopefully I will get a chance to see those guys play a second time and make a more accurate judgement.