Division Three Preseason Rankings

Coming in line D3 are my next preseason rankings. I feel like I know D3 a little more then D2 so I can give a more accurate predictions here. The top teams this year were mostly sectional finalist a year ago that bring back a lot. I'll be honest though the last couple teams ranked are really based on past history of certain schools.


1. Ripon- Have one of the best junior classes in the state led by two of the best in 6'3 point guard Luke Loewe and 6'7 Bennett Vander Plas who averaged a double double a year ago. Throw in 6'2 junior Eddie Muench who averaged 11 points a game a year ago.

2. GET- A pair of four year senior starters return in 6'3 Nick Wagner and 6'4 Lucas Scherr. Wagner is headed to Northern Illinois and Scherr will be playing at the next level if he chooses. They bring back two other starters from a team that won 19 games a year ago.

3. Brown Deer- Two time defending state champs lost a lot but, they always bring a good team and will be battle tested throughout the year. Coach Appleby has only been there four years but, he's making a name for himself quickly. 6'5 senior Taurus Adams is back after average 12 points a game last year and seven boards. 5'10 senior Craig Schimenz is also back for his third year of varsity.

4. Marshall- Went 18-5 a year ago and bring back four starters led by 6'3 senior point guard Adam Link who averaged 16 points a year ago. Also back is 6'5 junior Adam Wehking that averaged a double double last year and 6'5 senior Andy Lutz who averaged 11 points and six rebounds himself. This team can really shoot the three which can hurt a team at times if they fall in love with it.

5. Lake Mills- Another 18 win team a year ago and lost only one player from their top eight players. 6'6 senior Simon Lensmire is a double double guy and junior guards 5'11 Brady Wagner and 5'10 Alex Ranney will have a year more of experience.

6. Brookfield Academy- Four starters back from a 20 win team led by Northern Michigan recruit 6'1 senior point guard Ryan Clarey who averaged 21 points a game a year ago and on the inside they have 6'5 senior Joseph Lemon who averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds a game a year ago.

7. Appleton Xavier- State team a year ago they have a pair of double digit scorers returning in 5'11 senior Sam Burkart and 6'1 senior Sam Simons. Height be a concern but, they didn't have much height a year ago.

8. Evansville- Five starters back from last years team that won 16 games. 6'0 junior Brennen Banks averaged 21 points a game last year and 6'6 senior Kyle Rutkowski is a double double guy averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds last year.

9. Lakeside Lutheran- They may of only went .500 a year ago but, they bring back four starters and have 6'3 senior Mason DeNoyer who averaged 18 points a game last year. DeNoyer is joined by his cousin 6'1 senior Austin DeNoyer who transferred in to Lakeside Lutheran.

10. Wrightstown- Four starters back from last years team and their led by 6'3 senior Zac Haese who averaged 16 points a game a year ago.

11. Southern Door- Three double digit scorers are back from a 19 win team. 6'3 senior Mitchell Gerend (13 pts), 6'4 senior Trevor Hawkey (12 pts), and 5'10 junior Nick LeCaptain (12 pts) are returners.

12. Waupun- Always one of the best teams in D3, led by 6'1 senior Jordan McGinnis who averaged 13 points a game last year and 6'7 senior Colton Homan who has had a big summer and should hopefully carry that into the school season.

13. Prescott- 7'0 junior Owen Hamilton should have a huge year and their success will rest on him.

14. Roncalli- Not much back but, they have a very strong tradition and the Jets and always a very tough team that shoots the three well and run their offense very effectively.

15. East Troy- State team a year ago they bring back 6'4 senior Justin Growel and top returning scorer 6'3 Joe Ciracks.

As you can see there is one running theme in these top teams. They have a ton of returning talent, there were a ton of teams that had very good records last year, and there were a lot more double doubles averaged then I every thought. D3 always continues to be one of the most interesting divisions.