2nd Round Player Rankings

I've seen a a handful more games since my last ranking of players so I figure that it's time to do another round of player rankings. I try to do my rankings as soon as I can after seeing teams play but, I can't always get the chance to do that, so it does get harder and harder to do as the season goes on. Once again my rankings are based soley of the games that I actually saw the player play. In my mind I may truly believe that a player is better then another player but, I do my best to do my rankings just on what I saw.

Overall

1. Duane Wilson 6'3 senior Whitefish Bay Dominican- Ultra quick guard that can get his shot at any time. Knocks down the three, can finish at the rim with either hand and might be the best ball handler in the state.
2. Deonte Burton 6'6 senior Milwaukee Vincent- Second time I saw him play he really came to play going head to head with Wilson. Showed he does have an outside shot along with all the intangibles he brings to the game. Rebounds extremely well, passes extremely well,blocks shots extremely well, and is a very good on the ball defender as well.
3. Matt Thomas 6'4 senior Onalaska- Moves extremely well with out the ball to get open but, also handles the ball well enough that there was nobody on the court that could stay in front of him. Has the prettiest shot and elevates extremely well which allows him to get his shot up at anytime. The shots weren't falling for him in the game I saw but, you could see that he is a shooter.
4. Nick Fuller 6'7 senior Sun Prairie- In the two games I saw his shot just wasn't falling but, did show his versatility that he could play on the perimeter or in the post. Really seems prepared to be able to play on the next level.
5. Kevin Looney 6'8 junior Milwaukee Hamilton- Didn't have a great game but, showed the ability to control the game without having to score. Blocked shots, rebounded, and did score late in the game.
6. Jamaar McKay 6'4 senior Milwaukee Washington- Extremely high energy player that really makes his team go. Can guard anyone on the court and when he gets the ball on the block he's almost impossible to stop. Tremendous leaper as well with a nice mid range jumper.
7. Nick Noskowiak 6'3 sophomore Sun Prairie- A big time shooter that can knock down shots off the dribble with the best of them. Think he could be a solid point guard but, with the team he's on he's forced to be more of a scoring point guard. Plays pretty solid defense as well.
8. MJ Delmore 5'11 senior Wisconsin Dells- Absolutely an ideal point guard and might be the best in the state. Seems like he's always scoring but, doesn't force things just takes what the defense gives him. Always, always finds the open teammate and puts them in the perfect position to score. Is an extremely good three point shooter.
9. Diamond Stone 6'9 Whitefish Bay Dominican- Was very limited in the game I saw him due to foul trouble but, when he was in the game was very impressive. Has a great game in the post with his back to the basket. Rebounds very well and of course blocks shots.
10. Malik Clements 6'3 junior Madison West- Might very well be the most improved player in the state. Does a great job coming off of screens and is immediately ready to shoot the ball and has the ability to take that ball to the hoop just as well and use his strength to finish.
11. Derek Rongstad 6'5 junior Middleton- Very smooth player that has a very nice jumper that he takes off the dribble and a good spot up three point shot. Hands down the top player on the court when I saw him play Madison Memorial.
12. Jaylen Key 6'5 sophomore Homestead- Had no idea this kid whose a sophomore tell I came home and looked him up. Has a very nice smooth mid range jumper that he takes a little to much at times. A solid rebounder and also a pretty good shot blocker as well.
13. Jester Weah 6'4 senior Madison Memorial- In my opinion is the best rebounder and leaper in the state. At times is a true beast in the paint and if the shot is missed he's going to get the rebound.
14. Nate Moore 6'2 senior Wauwatosa East- Just a very smooth player that always seems to be in control of things. Shoots the three very well and can get to the rim and finish.
15. David Burrell 6'5 junior Milwaukee Hamilton- Another tremendous leaper that loves to finish with the dunk. Loves to get out and run in the open floor and rebounds really well.
16. Anthony Carroll 6'1 senior Wauwatosa East- Almost a clone of his team mate Moore. They even both shoot lefty. Everything I said for Moore is same for Carroll.
17. Nygel Drury 6'5 senior Madison Lafollette- Doesn't do anything exceptionally well but, just does everything good. Rebounds well, shots well, and can play any position on the court.
18. Jake Laihinen 6'2 senior Homestead- A dead eye shooter from three point range but, can also drive to the hoop and finish in a variety of ways. Usually guards the other teams top offensive player and is just the total team player.
19. Tom Beres 5'11 senior Milwaukee Marquette- Super quick guard that has a very nice shot as well. Very hard worker thats always moving without the ball. Lets the game come to him and doesn't force things.
20. Emani Brathwaite 6'3 senior Madison East- Undersized to play in the post but, he makes up with it with his strength, jumping ability, and out hustling his opponent.


Top Seniors
1. Duane Wilson jr 6'3 Whitefish Bay Dominican
2. Deonte Burton 6'6 Milwaukee Vincent
3. Matt Thomas 6'4 Onalaska
4. Nick Fuller 6'7 Sun Prairie
5. Jamaar McKay 6'4 Milwaukee Washington
6. MJ Delmore 5'11 Wisconsin Dells
7. Jester Weah 6'4 Madison Memorial
8. Nate Moore 6'2 Wauwatosa East
9. Anthony Carroll 6'1 Wauwatosa East
10. Nygel Drury 6'5 Madison Lafollette


Top Juniors

1. Kevin Looney 6'8 Milwaukee Hamilton
2. Malik Clements 6'3 Madison West
3. Derek Rongstad 6'5 Middleton
4. David Burrell 6'5 Milwaukee Hamilton
5. Tyler Lindquist 6'6 Madison Memorial- Just a battler on the glass and a hard worker. Solid free throw shooter.
6. Marcus White 6'6 Milwaukee Vincent- Really think he should probably be higher but, didn't have the greatest game when I saw him. Athletic player that can do a little bit of everything. Handle the ball, shoot the three, and rebound.
7. Terrell Mc Fadden 5'11 Madison West- Solid point guard, that can also hit the three point shot.
8. Daurice Fountain 6'3 Madison Memorial- High energy player that is a very good defensive player.
9. Jack Jelacic 6'6 Whitefish Bay Dominican- Solid defensive player and a very good rebounder. Also can hit the outside shot when it's given.
10. Jerry Truss 6'3 Milwaukee Washington- Great leaper and can hit the spot up three pointer.

Top Sophomores

1. Nick Noskowiak 6'3 Sun Prairie
2. Diamond Stone 6'9 Whitefish Bay Dominican
3. Jaylen Key 6'5 Homestead
4. Malik Brown 6'0 Milwaukee Vincent- Automatic from the three point line but, also has the ability to drive to the hope and score.
5. Joseph Binyoti 6'1 Homestead- Pass first point guard that does a good job of running the offense and controlling the tempo of the game.
6. De'Shawn Burks 6'3 Madison East- A very solid player in the post with his back to the basket and can knock down the spot up jumper.
7. Darold Thomas 6'1 sophomore Madison Lafollette- Unlimited three point range which is his strongest asset and does a solid job of running the point position.
8. Shareef Smith 5'10 Madison Memorial - A very heady player thats always in control and is an exceptional three point shooter.
9. Nate Hubbard 6'0 Milwaukee Washington- Another heady guy that is smart and just knows how to play the game and shoot the three.
10. Darvell Hayes 6'6 Milwaukee Washington- Kind of a raw guy right now but, has a very nice soft touch around the hope and a good rebounder.

Top Freshmen

1. Danya Kingsby 5'11 Milwaukee Hamilton- Plays like an upper class men and is a tremendous outside shooter.
2. Kaj Davis 6'7 Racine Park- Very raw player. Moves very well for a guy his size.
3. Jerad Swan 6'0 Milwaukee Marquette- Solid defensive player, that can get to the rim and score.
4. Deang Deang 6'2 Madison East- Looked tentative but, appeared to be a very heady player.
5. Pennis McGowan 5'9 Racine Park- Started as freshmen must mean something.
6. Courtland Cuevas 6'5 Madison Memorial- Barely saw the court but, he did play.


Well like them or hate them those are my rankings. With weather, holidays, and my lack of funds I'm not sure when they next blog will be. I will probably wait an extra week to do my team rankings because with weather and holidays teams aren't playing many games right now.