Sunday, January 6, 2013

3rd Round Player Rankings

I haven't seen a ton of games since my last player rankings but, I did see a full day of the WBBY shootout which allowed me to see 16 teams in one day. A few of the teams I had seen before but, many of the teams I was seeing for the first time.


1. Bronson Koenig 6'3 senior Lacrosse Aquinas- A player that truly makes his team mates better and is the ultimate star point guard in that he can score and pass the ball extremely well. Honestly I could see him being the starting point guard right now for Wisconsin.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Michael Conway 6'6 senior Lacrosse Aquinas- Really gets over shadowed by his team mate Koenig but, this kid can do it all to. Hits the spot up threes, rebounds very well, handles the ball, and showed he can drive to the rim and finish with the monster dunk.
11. Diamond Stone 6'9 sophomore  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.
12. 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.
13. Nate Dodge 6'3 senior East Troy- An ultimate team player in that he is now playing in the post on defense and is doing a great job rebounding the ball. One of the top shooters in the state and is the ultimate competitor.
14. 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.
15. Steven Minzlaff 6'4 senior Bay Port- Another Mr. Everything. As he is forced to play in the post just because he is the tallest guy on the team. Did a very nice job playing defense against bigger players and then turns around and runs the point for Bay Port setting the offense up and then going to the post where he does a great job posting up and then going back outside shooting threes or driving to the hoop.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Brett Prahl 6'9 senior East Troy- A big man that moves extremely well and has the ability to come out and guard smaller players on the perimeter. Runs the floor very well and really does a nice job of sealing off his defender.
20.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.
21.Terrance Garner 6'4 senior Oak Creek- Just a very smooth player whether he's outside or in the most. Moves well without the ball, has a real nice touch, and can really shoot the threes.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Nathan Tanguay 6'4 senior Mukwonago- I'll be honest doesn't look like the greatest player but, he can really score in the post with a variety of post moves. Can also step out and hit the spot up three.
25. Alex Prahl 6'9 senior East Troy- Does everything the same as his brother but, just isn't quite as aggressive as Brett.

Top Seniors
1. Bronson Koenig 6'3 Lacrosse Aquinas
2. Duane Wilson Jr 6'3 Whitefish Bay Dominican
3. Deonte Burton 6'6 Milwaukee Vincent
4. Matt Thomas 6'4 Onalaska
5. Nick Fuller 6'7 Sun Prairie
6. Jamaar McKay 6'4 Milwaukee Washington
7. MJ Delmore 5'11 Wisconsin Dells
8. Michael Conway 6'6 Lacrosse Aquinas
9. Nate Dodge 6'3 East Troy
10. Steven Minzlaff 6'4 Bay Port

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. Robert Harris 6'9 Milwaukee Riverside- A big man that runs the floor extremely well and can finish with the dunk. Is also a very good shot blocker.
6. Nick Kar 6'4 Milwaukee Marquette- Just seems like a very smart player and runs the floor very well as well. A solid shooter from the outside and rebounds well.
7. Alex Medenwaldt 5'11 Oak Cree- Moves very very well without the ball in his hands and is a tremendous shooter.
8. Daymeann Stewart 5'10 Saint Thomas More- Lightning quick point guard that can really get to the rim and score in a variety of ways and has quick hands on defense.
9. Ricky Finco 5'9 Arrowhead- Ultra quick guard that can really shoot the three point shot.
10. Tyler Lindquist 6'6 Madison Memorial- Just a battler on the glass and a hard worker. Solid free throw shooter.

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. Steffan Brown 6'0 Wauwatosa West- Very tough lead guard that distributes the ball very well and can also score on his own.
7. Anthony Carver 6'3 Wisconsin Lutheran- High energy player that plays around the rim and is a great leaper.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Shareef Smith 5'10 Madison Memorial - A very heady player that always is in  control and is an exceptional three point shooter.

Top Freshmen
1. Danya Kingsby 5'11 Milwaukee Hamilton- Plays like an upper class men and is a tremendous outside shooter.
2. Harrison Cleary 5'9 Oak Creek- Little guy that can really get to the hoop and finish around the rim. Handles the ball well.
3. Kaj Davis 6'7 Racine Park- Very raw player. Moves very well for a guy his size.
4. Jerad Swan 6'0 Milwaukee Marquette- Solid defensive player, that can get to the rim and score.
5. Deang Deang 6'2 Madison East- Looked tentative but, appeared to be a very heady player.
6. Justin Growel 6'3 East Troy- Didn't play a ton but, seems like a very heady player and a solid defender.
7. Brian Wilman 6'4 Arrowhead- Don't remember him but, he played and scored on a very good Arrowhead team.
8. Bobby Hambright 5'9 Milwaukee Riverside- Don't remember him either but, he played in the game.  
9. Pennis McGowan 5'9 Racine Park- Started as freshmen must mean something.
10. Courtland Cuevas 6'5 Madison Memorial- Barely saw the court but, he did play

There are my new rankings. Once again I'm not sure how much I will be attending games in the next week or saw so my post will probably be few again but, hopefully after this week I will be back to attending games.



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