Player Rankings

I have now seen a handful of games this year and thought it was time to do my rankings of the players that I have seen. These rankings are based only on the players I have actually seen play and only based on the game that I saw. Even though I may know and believe a certain player may be better then another but, had a bad game the game that I saw they will be ranked lower then what they truly are. I just don't feel that it is right to rank a player on games you haven't seen. I will have my overall player rankings and then by class. I haven't seen a ton of games but, feel that its easier to do the rankings gradually throughout the year then when I've seen a ton of games and trying to remember a certain game from a month ago. Rankings for class only includes players from Wisconsin.

Rankings
1. Nick Noskowiak 6'3 senior Sun Prairie- Hands down the best player I've seen so far this year. One of the best shooters off the dribble I've ever seen and really does a nice job of controlling his teams offense.

2. Diamantae Freeman 6'5 senior Milwaukee King- Tremendous leaper that can jump out of the gym and runs the court very well. Has a very nice post game with his back to the basket.

3. Darold Thomas 6'1 senior Madison La Follette- Just a bulldog of a lead guard and is built like a running back. Very strong with the ball and when his shot is falling can make any shot he takes from the outside or driving to the rim.

4. Sam Kerr 5'11 junior Sun Prairie- Probably get a lot of disagreement on this since he doesn't start but, I really like Kerr. Very smooth player that can really handle the ball and doesn't miss from three point range.

5. Deang Deang 6'3 junior Madison East- Everything you want in a point guard. Handles the ball well, can get to the rim and elevate and finish, and can shoot the three. More of a pass first point guard but, has the ability to score when he wants to.

6. JT Ruffin 6'6 senior Sun Prairie- A stretch four at the high school level that can step back and hit the three and can also help handle the ball as well. Strong rebounder on the inside.

7. Quinten Shere 6'0 senior Madison La Follette- Kid that can just put the ball in the hoop. Takes the ball hard to the hoop and has a nice floater he can finish with and can also hit the spot up three from the outside.

8. De'Shawn Burks 6'2 senior Madison East- Really strong with the ball on the inside and is a smart player. Just has a nack for finishing around the rim.

9. Jordan Poole 6'2 sophomore Milwaukee King- Another very smooth player that always seems to be under control. Shot wasn't falling in the game I saw but, it is a pretty shot, handles the ball very well and can get to the rim and finish.

10. Henry Houden 6'3 senior Madison Memorial- Total glue guy that can do a little bit of everything. He can score but, doesn't need to, to make his impact on the game. Rebounds well and plays some pretty good defense.

11. Jake Ferguson 6'4 sophomore Madison Memorial- Very athletic big guy that runs the court well and seems to be a pretty smart player. Has a nice mid range jump shot as well.

12. Markyse Goad 6'3 senior Blue Eye MO- Superior athlete that didn't have a great game but, showed some flashes. Can get to the rim and finish with his quickness and elevation, is a willing passer, and can sky to get rebounds.

13. Marquis Turner 6'1 senior Milwaukee King- Another heady player that just seems to find the openings in the defense. Good rebounder and a solid midrange shooter.

14. Garrett George 6'2 senior Blue Eye MO- Sharpshooter from the outside, can help run the point, and is a very good rebounder.

15. Shareef Smith 5'10 senior Madison Memorial- Solid point guard that is as clutch as they come. When the game is near the end he's at his best. Can get his shot off at anytime and can get to the rim and finish.

Seniors 
1. Nick Noskowiak 6'3 Sun Prairie
2. Diamantee Freeman 6'5 Milwaukee King
3. Darold Thomas 6'1 Madison La Follette
4. JT Ruffin 6'6 Sun Prairie
5. Quinten Shere 6'0 Madison La Follette
6. De'Shawn Burks 6'2 Madison East
7. Henry Houden 6'3 Madison Memorial
8. Marquis Turner 6'1 Milwaukee King
9. Shareef Smith 5'10 Madison Memorial
10. Joe Binyoti 6'2 Milwaukee King- Didn't have a great game when I saw him but, solid pass first point guard that rarely turns the ball over. Doesn't miss from free throw line.

Juniors
1. Sam Kerr 5'11 Sun Prairie
2. Deang Deang 6'3 Madison East
3. Rod Johnson 6'4 Sun Prairie- Sharpshooter from the outside, uses his length to play great defense, and to finish at the rim.
4. Deshawn Black 6'5 Sun Prairie- Has a lot of bounce and rebounds extremely well.
5. Sam Morrow 6'4 Milwaukee King- Solid rebounder that can finish well around the rim.  
6. Tre'vone Irby 5'10 Madison East- Hard nosed guard that can shoot the ball and attacks the rim very hard.
7. Deandre Hill-Stanton 6'3 Milwaukee King- Banger on the inside that is a good rebounder.
8. Tyrail Trussel 6'0 Milwaukee King- Strong player that plays very good defense.
9. Jason Weah 6'1 Madison Memorial- Very very good defensive player.
10. Travell Ewing 6'2 Madison La Follette- High energy player that can rebound pretty well.

Sophomores
1. Jordan Poole 6'2 Milwaukee King
2. Jake Ferguson 6'4 Madison Memorial
3. Kenny Jones 5'11 Madison East- Another hard nosed guard. Can shoot the three or get to the rim.
4. Nate Verstegen 6'5 Sun Prairie- Hasn't played great this year but, is a solid rebounder and does a great job of getting position on the inside.
5. Ben Hauser 6'2 Sun Prairie- Solid defensive player and can knock down the spot up three.
6. Cameron Cractic 5'11 Madison East- Quick guard that can handle the ball very well.
7. Royce Buckner 5'9 Milwaukee King- Another quick guard and is a solid defender.
8. Billy Wilson 5'11 Madison Memorial- Shooting isn't there yet but, is a very solid passer.
9. Elias Sobah 5'10 Madison La Follette- Don't remember much but, played a decent amount and is pretty quick.
10. Matt Caropreso 6'4 Madison Memorial- Saw limit minutes but, appeared to be a pretty good rebounder.

Freshmen
1. Keshawn Justice 6'4 Madison East- Only freshmen I've seen play but, showed some very good things and he is a starter. Moves very well for a big kid, playing like a guard. Had good elevation rebounding and blocking some shots.

As you can probably tell by my rankings haven't seen much for juniors this year and most of the teams I've seen have been senior dominated. This seems to be true throughout the state as the junior class doesn't seem to be as strong as past classes but, the sophomore class has some very good talent and the freshmen class may be even better. The anomaly may be Stevens Point who has the top two juniors in the state.