First Round Player Rankings

Since I had my team rankings a few days ago it seemed time to do my player rankings as well. I've waited longer then normal to do the player rankings so I'm bound to forget someone I saw play or rank players that I have seen recently higher then the players that I saw earlier in the year. Again my rankings will be based solely on the games that I saw the particular player play despite the fact that I may of seen the player play a year ago. I prefer to rank players on their current performance and not on past. Class rankings will be based solely on the state of Wisconsin but, overall rankings will include out of state players. Well here are my rankings.

Overall Rankings
1. Austin Armga 6'3 senior Waupun- Most impressive scorer I've seen this year. Nearly impossible to stay in front of and when he gets inside the free throw line he's going to score.
2. Nimrod Hillard 6'0 junior Madison East- One of the best ball handlers in the state and can get where ever he wants with the dribble and can finish in a variety of ways at the rim. Doesn't miss free throws and can knock down the three.
3. Tre Edwards 6'1 senior Racine Park- Another guard that finishes at the rim extremely well and in a variety of ways. Also has very very quick hands and uses them effectively to pick off passes.
4. Vander Blue 6'3 senior Madison Memorial- Can absolutely take over a game at any time. Handles the ball exceptionally well, makes the big three point shots, hits his free throws, and can jump out of the gym.
5. Jordan Noskowiak 6'3 junior Sun Prairie- If he gets his feet set the shot is going to go down. Along with his shooting is a great athlete and does a little bit of everything.
6. Marquis Mason 6'4 senior Madison East- One of the few guys on the list that can take over a game without even taking a shot. Great rebounder and dunker and may be the best shot blocker in the state.
7. Keith Sconiers 6'3 senior Oak Lawn Richards IL- Is very good with the ball in his hands. Loves to get out and run and can stop on a dime and hit the jumper or the three point shot.
8. Josh Gasser 6'4 senior Port Washington- Another kid that can do a little bit of everything and can take over a game without scoring. Runs the point, is one of the top rebounders on the team, and does average 20 plus points a game when he does score.
9. Tre Creamer 6'2 senior Madison Memorial- Has really formed a great 1 2 punch with Vander Blue. Can slash to the rim and score anytime he wants and this year he is finally starting to knock down the three point shot. Is the vocal leader for this team.
10. Trevor Jorgenson 6'7 junior Lacrosse Logan- Big man with an extremely soft touch around the rim. Very solid get that uses his size to dominate the boards.
11. Brett Meinecke 6'2 senior Sussex Hamiliton- Very heading point guard that really looks for his teammates and keeps the offense balanced. Knocks down the three and can get to the rim and score.
12. Sam Karls 6'4 senior Verona- Great defender that guards some of the best players in the state night in and night out. Loves to get physical on the inside and battle for rebounds. Good jumper and can knock down the three if given the open look.
13. Ryan Solberg 6'6 senior Waukesha West- Tall long player with a very nice outside shot and runs the court very well.
14. Justin Ward 6'4 senior Wisconsin Dells- Long lanky player that shoots the three very well but, also handles the ball pretty well and can driver to the hoop and score.
15. Johnny Coenen 5'8 junior Appleton East- Ultimate pass first point guard and I love these type of players. Despite his size is able to get his shot at anytime and does a great job of setting up his teammates.
16. Andrew Schwoerer 6'4 senior Valders- Big man that controls the offensive and defensive boards. He runs the court very well and has soft hands and very nice footwork for a big man.
17. Derrick Cook 6'0 senior Milwaukee South- Big time scorer that doesn't dominate the ball and picks his time to score. Despite being only six foot does a great job of battling on the inside with far bigger players.
18. Nate Gibson 6'9 senior Wisconsin Dells- Another big man with a soft touch around the rim and can finish with his left or right hand and shoots free throws very well.
19. Isaih Bridges 5'8 senior Racine Park- Another undersized guard that can get his shot off at any time and is a big time scorer.
20. Adonis Bailey 6'3 senior Oak Lawn Richards- Superior athlete that can jump out of the gym. Was in foul trouble much of the game I saw but, could tell the skills and ability is all there.
21. Matt Ropel 6'2 senior Verona- Great spot up shorter that when given the open look the shot is gonna drop and is automatic from the free throw line.
22. Ian Joyce 6'6 junior Middleton- Gets position on the inside at will and is able to get the easy buckets and score. Also runs the court very well.
23. Brian Krohn 6'2 senior Sussex Hamiliton- Undersized guy that isn't afraid to go to the inside and score and knocked down the three from the outside.
24. Mark Kowalke 6'6 junior Baraboo- Great rebounder and can hit the outside shot when given room.
25. Derek Madson 6'3 senior Valders- Guy that can do it all. Run the point or play of the inside.

Senior Rankings
1. Austin Armga 6'3 Waupun
2. Tre Edwards 6'1 Racine Park
3. Vander Blue 6'3 Madison Memorial
4. Marquis Mason 6'4 Madison East
5. Josh Gasser 6'4 Port Washington
6. Tre Creamer 6'2 Madison Memorial
7. Brett Meinecke 6'2 Sussex Hamiliton
8. Sam Karls 6'4 Verona
9. Ryan Solberg 6'6 Waukesha West
10. Justin Ward 6'4 Wisconsin Dells

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Andrew Schroewer 6'4 Valders
Derrick Cook 6'0 Milwaukee South
Nate Gibson 6'9 Wisconsin Dells

Junior Rankings
1. Nimrod Hillard 6'0 Madison East
2. Jordan Noskowiak 6'3 Sun Prairie
3. Trevor Jorgenson 6'7 Lacrosse Logan
4. Johnny Coenen 5'8 Appleton East
5. Ian Joyce 6'6 Middleton
6. Mark Kowalke 6'6 Baraboo
7. Shane Kenndey 6'2 Port Washington- Great defender that does all the little things to make his team go.
8. Caleb Zeegers 6'2 Appleton East- Good three point shooter that is very tough when he gets hot.
9. Chris Hawkins 6'4 Sun Prairie- Athletic big man that rebounds well and can go to the outside and knock down the shots.
10. Tre Burnette 6'4 Madison Memorial- Athletic freak that can really go to the rim and rebound. Handles the ball fairly well and can knock down the three.

Sophomore Rankings
1.Sean McGann 6'3 Baraboo- Great athlete that can get to the rim and score. Also handles the ball very nicely.
2.Sam Mader 6'7 Appleton East- Big man that prefers to play like a guard handling the ball and shooting three but, can go to the inside and rebound.
3. Jamar Morris 6'4 Madison Memorial- Jumps out of the gym and absolutely dominates the inside at times.
4.Taron Edwards 5'10 Racine Park- Very ugly shot but, never seems to miss.
5. Vince Kube 6'2 Lacrosse Logan- Another athletic player that can shoot the mid range jump shot or get to the rim.
6. Sawyer Mosely 5'10 Port Washington- Handles the ball very well and is always looking for his teammates.
7. Rudy Bentley JR 5'7 Madison East- Another guy with great handles that can get anywhere he wants and isn't afraid to go up against bigger defenders.
8. Deion Jackson Body 5'8 Shorewood- Is a pretty solid outside shooter and handles the ball fairly well.
9.Brandon Hagenow 5'10 Sussex Hamiliton- Just a solid all around player that doesn't do much wrong and is a pretty good shooter.
10. Ryan Gerritson 6'3 Waupun- Long kid that can shoot and battle for the boards on the inside.

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Deonte Tidmore 5'2 Milwaukee South

Freshmen Rankings
1. Brendan Ortiz 5'11 Madison Memorial- Heady point guard that runs the Spartans offensive really well and has a very nice shooting touch from the outside.
2. Nick Fuller 6'4 Sun Prairie- Guy that rebounds really well for a freshmen and shoots the spot up three pointer very well.
3. Austin Malone-Mitchell 5'8 Shorewood- Plays with lots of confidence and has a nice midrange game and can really put the ball in the hoop.
4. Shane Wimann 6'2 Wisconsin Dells- Looks like an upper classmen and plays like one too. Great rebounder and shoots the three well.
5. MJ Delmore 5'8 Wisconsin Dells- Very good point guard that does a nice job running the show, really looks to set teammates up, and shoots the three real well.
6. Alex Najeib 5'9 Shorewood- Really athletic kid that can do what he wants on the court. Does take some bad shots at times.
7. Brad Kenote 6'0 Rhinelander- Right now a hustler that doesn't look to shoot much but, has a nice shot and some pretty good ball handling.


There are my rankings about a third of the way through the season. They will probably change a bit before the end of the year and I can guarantee that a few of those guys will be moving up the more that I see them play.