5th Round of Team Rankings

I've seen three more games since the last round of rankings and saw two teams for the first time and the other three teams I saw for a third time. See these games allowed me to expand the teams that I have seen and also able to make better judgements on those teams I was seeing for the third time. Once again I will be putting in ( ) how many times I have seen each team.

Rankings
1. Madison Memorial (1)- Unless you have two or three very good guards you are not going to beat this team. Their full court pressure defense is just so tough and their an extremely athletic team, that really pounds the glass. Jeronne Maymon and Vander Blue are both legit stars that are going to be D1 college players.
2. Janesville Craig (2)- Their height and defense give Craig an advantage over every team that they play. The have four legit stars in Lucas Burns, Cooper Cullen, Jojo Pregont, and Kyle Goike. This team prefers to play a slow tempo and take their time on offense but, can just as easily play an uptempo game.
3. Madison Lafollette (2)- Really showed me something the way they handled Madison East even with their star Cashton Craig being a non-factor. Lafollette gets the edge over Bay View because they did beat them and have the experience edge. DJ Fuller appears ready to become the #2 scoring option for Lafollette and Darnell Small and Deonte Thompson have provided a low post presence that I believed they lacked.
4. Middleton (3)- Middleton is probably one of the deepest teams in the state. They play 10-12 players in their regular rotation and don't lose a thing when they go to the bench. They are a very disciplined team where everyone knows there role and does their fair share. They don't have that go to guy but, that may be an advantage so that if one player is struggling the entire team isn't struggling.
5. Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very athletic team, that is also very young. Johnnie Lacy is one of the top players in the country and this team will only get better as the year goes on. They will be able to provide pressure, forcing teams to turn the ball over and allowing for easy baskets.
6. Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Team that works very very well together. Can really push the tempo but, are just as affective in the half court set. The have a couple glue guys in Lucas Morrissey and Zach Rickaway along with Jimmy Whitehead who is really becoming the star of this team.
7. Laconia (1)- Have a very good starting five that is probably as good as anyone in the state. Kieran Weed is a real stud that can score from anywhere on the court. Their only down fall is their lack of bench depth.
8. Madison East (3)- Marquis Mason is easily one of the best players in the state and it finally appears that he will be getting some help. Look for Al Mayne to have a very good second half of the year. East success may hinge on the ability of Mayne and the other Purgolders to help Mason out in the scoring column.
9. Adams Friendship (1)- Everyone knows about Tommie Gaston but, Lance Fritz is also a very good player who can score in a hurry. Their 1-3-1 zone defense, which is a 2-3 at times is very very good which will keep them in every game.
10. Madison Edgewood (1)- Very disciplined team that's very patient on the offensive end and really plays good defense. All five players on the court really attack the glass on offense and defense. Every player on the team seems to know their roll and excepts it.
11. Madison West (2)- This team is much better then I previously thought. They are an extremely athletic team that can score in a hurry. If they keep the ball in point guard Michael Horton's hands they can beat anyone, along with remaining patience and not becoming selfish or flustered when they get down.
12. Eau Claire Regis (1)- Tall team that is another very balanced team. Like Middleton don't have a real go to player which works to their favor. In division three this team is easily a top 10 team.
13. Wisconsin Dells (3)- The biggest two man team I've seen. Jade Royston and Ryan Wenkman are two very good players but, there really isn't much else there. As of right now I don't think Dells could beat any of the teams ranked above them. This two man team will really struggle when one of the big two are struggling, unless 6'9 sophomore Nate Gibson can start producing.
14. Reedsburg (1/2)- Tyler Mazur is a really good player that can carry this team and has a very good sidekick in Evan VanCleave. I question they offense they run but, with these two great athletes they should be fine against the average teams in the state but, will struggle against top teams in their conference and division.
15. Portage (1)- A very similar team to Madison Edgewood but, with out the star that Edgewood has. Play a very good zone defense which will keep them in games and have a pretty solid point guard in Kevin Hurd who can run the offense and score.


Division 1
1. Madison Memorial- Very tough full court pressure defense. Have five extremely athletic starters.
2. Janseville Craig- Tallest team I've seen this year and have the best defense.
3. Madison Lafollette- Very athletic team, that relies on strong guard play.
4. Middleton- Very balanced, disciplined team.
5. Milwaukee Bay View- Athletic team that's very young and likes to get out and run.
6. Madison East- Great player Marquis Mason is finally getting some help.
7. Madison West- Very athletic team that lacks discipline.
8. Eau Claire Memorial (1)- Ranked simply because I've only seen eight teams in D1.

Division 2
1. Adams Friendship- 1-3-1 defense is the best around and have two big time scorers.
2.Madison Edgewood- Very disciplined team where everyone knows their role.
3. Wisconsin Dells- One of the best back courts in D2, lack interior help.
4. Reedsburg- Have two very good players in Mazur and VanCleave.
5. Portage- Very disciplined team, that lacks athleticism but, gives 100%.
6. Sauk Praire (1)- Another team ranked only because I've only seen a few D2 teams.

Division 3
1. Lacrosse Aquinas- Very well coached team that takes care of the ball and can run the court or play a half court game.
2. Laconia- Kieran Weed is a stud and they have one of the best starting fives around.
3. Eau Claire Regis- Very tall team that lack the go to star like Laconia and Aquinas.

Division 4
1. Wausau Newman (1/2)- Only D4 team I've seen so they get the nod.


Theres my 5th round of team rankings and tomorrow I will have my updated player rankings.