This is just a quick recap of the state games done primarily from memory.
Division One
Unfortunately the hyped match up of Sun Prairie vs Oshkosh North never happened. In my opinion kind of dropped the ball on their end. Sun Prairie really need to go through Jalen Johnson on every possession and the foul trouble of Marlon Ruffin didn't help things. Looking at the stats after the fact Marty Strey took the most shots of anyone on the team and that just can't happen if your Sun Prairie. Brookfield East did their part though. Patrick Cartier showed he is the top post player in the state and some hot shooting from freshmen Hayden Doyle was a huge factor. In the other game Oshkosh North appeared to be running Hamilton out of the gym and then went into cruise control and nearly let Hamilton back into the game. I know Haliburton is the top ranked player on the team but, honestly in my mind Quincy Anderson was the most impressive player for North on the weekend. Anderson has tremendously approved since last year when he was a top reserve and is an elite athlete. Freshmen Patrick Baldwin is right behind Washington freshmen Michael Foster for the top freshmen in all the land. Like Foster Baldwin is a guard in a posts body.
The final was a bit of a sleeper with Oshkosh North pretty much handling the game from the get go. Easts guards really couldn't handle the 1-3-1 trapping zone of North and they couldn't get Cartier much for touches in the paint.
Division Two
Westoha Central kind of surprised me but, all the attention went to Kaukauna and Jordan McCabe. McCabe didn't play a great game as he had a few too many turnovers in my mind. Central was led by numerous juniors and I wouldn't be surprised to see them make a run at state next year. Kaukauna didn't shoot the ball very well but, the did their thing on the glass to get the win. The second game was filled with loads of talent in La Crosse Central and Milwaukee Washington. Central took the early lead behind their talented sophomore class but, in the end it was the experience of Washington that willed them back into the game. Some hot shooting from Jordan Dinsmore sealed the deal.
In the final despite the tremendous play of Deontay Long and Michael Foster Washington just couldn't put Kaukauna away. Some late clutch shooting from McCabe and company got them back in the lead and McCabe hit the shot late to get the win. This was probably the most exciting game overall at least in my mind with all the talent.
Division Three
Game one was a pair of very evenly match teams in Valders and Kettle Moraine Lutheran. I honestly knew nothing about Valders and paid most of my attention to Kettle Moraine Lutheran as they were the favorite in my mind having come out of the toughest sectional in the southeast. Big man Zachary Zulliger had a very good game as his perimeter team mates struggled a bit before Solomon Zarling got things going late in the game. I'll be honest I didn't notice much of Valders but, this game went to overtime and the only bucket scored was scored right at the end at the perfect time to give Valders the win. Game two wasn't nearly as well played game. I really think that it was East Troy that caused the poor play. I think that East Troy was in over their heads at state but, they were a very scrapping team that caused this game to be alittle ugly at time. Super soph AJ Vukovich was impressive but, I didn't see a lot more out of this East Troy team. Peter Brookshaw was his normal impressive self while fellow score Parker Nielsen struggled.
The final was nearly a one on one game with Brookshaw and Kyle Tuma of Valders. In the end Tuma hit the three to give Valders the lead with 10 seconds left but, that was too much time for Brookshaw who hit the game winner as time expired.
Division Four
This was basically Manitowoc Roncalli putting on a show. Despite having no one taller then 6'1 Roncalli played tremendous defense, moved well without the ball, and hitting the threes. Unfortunately for Pardeeville they were never really in this game and their top player Nicholas Henke turned his ankle early in the first half. The second game I thought would be better but, the bigs of Marathon really took it to the bigs of Clear Lake. Kind of an ugly game but, Marathon took control late and cruised.
In the final Marathon's size gave Roncalli problems early on as Marathon had the lead with about 10 minutes left in the game and then all heck broke loose. Roncalli turned up the pressure which led to turnovers and even when Roncalli didn't press Marathon's guards seemed flustered which led to a win for Roncalli of 20 plus. Chambi Lambert for Roncalli really put on a show scoring at will. Lambert used his quickness and cross over to drive the lane and then the threes were money whether he was spotted up over coming off the screen.
Division Five
Bangor Bangor Bangor. They dominated as a team in every which way. The best player was McDonnell Central's 6'5 Hayden Baughman but, the best team by far was Bangor. Bangor star Luke Reader didn't have a great game scoring wise but, he really did make his team mates better finding them wide open in the lane and drawing the attention to himself to free team mates. Also props to Caleb Miendema who really showed his athletic ability at 6'6 and came back from a pretty badly turned ankle.
Well the season has ended and I'm already looking forward to next years season. Also debating if this blog will continue or if it was just be my love of basketball on its own, as I feel that my content has dropped a lot this year.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
Top Dunks and Scoring
Well this will be my top dunks of the year and the top scorers that I saw. I will do a state recap in the coming days.
Top Dunks
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Anthony Washington 6'3 sophomore Madison East vs Waunakee March 8
This dunk pretty much sealed a sectional semi final game. East had spread the floor with the five out and Washington took advantage driving past the 6'6 Nate Carter and the lane opened up for a monster two handed jam. I thought he might rip down the entire back board as the entire thing shook to the ceiling.
3. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
4. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
5. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
6. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
7. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
8. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
9. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Brookfield East March 16
Johnson grabbed the offensive rebound went the length of the court and the East defense parted and Johnson went to the hoop throwing down the monster one handed dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 35 points Kyle Tuma 6'5 senior Valders vs Prescott March 17
7. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs East Troy March 15
9. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
Chombi Lambert 5'9 junior Roncalli vs Pardeeville Marh 15
Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Milwaukee Washington March 17
12. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
Tyrese Haliburton 6'6 senior Oshkosh North vs Brookfield East March 17
16. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
18. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Madison East March 8
Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Valders March 17
23. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
Mason Steffen 6'4 senior Waunakee vs Madison East March 8
Top Dunks
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Anthony Washington 6'3 sophomore Madison East vs Waunakee March 8
This dunk pretty much sealed a sectional semi final game. East had spread the floor with the five out and Washington took advantage driving past the 6'6 Nate Carter and the lane opened up for a monster two handed jam. I thought he might rip down the entire back board as the entire thing shook to the ceiling.
3. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
4. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
5. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
6. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
7. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
8. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
9. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Brookfield East March 16
Johnson grabbed the offensive rebound went the length of the court and the East defense parted and Johnson went to the hoop throwing down the monster one handed dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 35 points Kyle Tuma 6'5 senior Valders vs Prescott March 17
7. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs East Troy March 15
9. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
Chombi Lambert 5'9 junior Roncalli vs Pardeeville Marh 15
Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Milwaukee Washington March 17
12. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
Tyrese Haliburton 6'6 senior Oshkosh North vs Brookfield East March 17
16. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
18. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Madison East March 8
Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Valders March 17
23. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
Mason Steffen 6'4 senior Waunakee vs Madison East March 8
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Sectional Recap
I'm been a little delayed on this so I will have to do a quick recap of the three sectional games I saw this weekend. Took in one sectional final Thursday in Middleton and then a pair of finals Saturday.
Madison East 76 Waunakee 71
East was just flat out quicker and more athletic then Waunakee in this one. Waunakee's two stars Mitch Listau and Mason Steffen held their own just fine but, the other guys were just over matched in this one. 6'6 senior Nate Carter had a handful of big blocks for Waunakee but, late in the game East went to a five out and just let their guards go one on one with the big man. Steffen was huge in the first half as the style of play in this game really worked to his advantage as he was able to play with the freedom to drive the lane and score. On the other side Listau struggled to score in the first half but, in the second half he got things going starting out with getting to the free throw line where he doesn't miss.
For East it really was a team effort as five guys scored in double digits headlined by Earl Lewis who dropped 19. It seemed everyone was hitting their shots from the outside. Star Keshawn Justice didn't have the greatest game but, everyone else picked him up. Big props to Anthony Washington who had a monster dunk having driven past Waunakee big man Carter. Washington nearly brought the rim down and got the crowd pumped up. In the end the East team was too much for Listau and Steffen.
Pardeeville 62 Mineral Point 61
I was lucky to get into this game. The game was sold out and thankfully I found someone I knew with an extra ticket and ended up standing the whole game without a program so I had a hard time following the game. In the first half it was all the two young stars of Mineral Point in freshmen Brayden Dailey and sophomore Isaac Lindsey. Dailey and Lindsey scored all but, two points in the first half and they were hitting everything from the outside. With 3:30 left in the game Mineral Point was up 13 and then everything collapsed. Both Lindsey and Dailey decided to force some wild shots and as a team they struggled from the line and allowed Pardeeville to get back in the game. In the end Pardeeville hit a free throw with 0.7 seconds left after Mineral Point had to tie it up.
For Pardeeville Nicholas Henke was huge scoring particularly hitting a pair of huge threes late and he was the go to scorer all game long but, it was really Jonathan Kamrath that was the key. Kamrath was the one moving the ball to set up team mates and just seemed to always do the little things leading to baskets.
Sun Prairie 82 Madison East 58
This one made sure to get their super early to assure a seat and it was packed. It was an entertaining game but, unfortunately this game was over early. Sun Prairie lived up to the hype and what I thought they could be all year long. Jalen Johnson is the real deal and will be the best player in the state next year and may well be the best right now. Marlon Ruffin is an elite athlete and is a big time scorer that can get his at any time. East just didn't have the talented to match Sun Prairie and those outside shots just weren't falling for them tonight. This team could very well be a state champion but, it will be a great game if they meet Oshkosh North in the final.
Madison East 76 Waunakee 71
East was just flat out quicker and more athletic then Waunakee in this one. Waunakee's two stars Mitch Listau and Mason Steffen held their own just fine but, the other guys were just over matched in this one. 6'6 senior Nate Carter had a handful of big blocks for Waunakee but, late in the game East went to a five out and just let their guards go one on one with the big man. Steffen was huge in the first half as the style of play in this game really worked to his advantage as he was able to play with the freedom to drive the lane and score. On the other side Listau struggled to score in the first half but, in the second half he got things going starting out with getting to the free throw line where he doesn't miss.
For East it really was a team effort as five guys scored in double digits headlined by Earl Lewis who dropped 19. It seemed everyone was hitting their shots from the outside. Star Keshawn Justice didn't have the greatest game but, everyone else picked him up. Big props to Anthony Washington who had a monster dunk having driven past Waunakee big man Carter. Washington nearly brought the rim down and got the crowd pumped up. In the end the East team was too much for Listau and Steffen.
Pardeeville 62 Mineral Point 61
I was lucky to get into this game. The game was sold out and thankfully I found someone I knew with an extra ticket and ended up standing the whole game without a program so I had a hard time following the game. In the first half it was all the two young stars of Mineral Point in freshmen Brayden Dailey and sophomore Isaac Lindsey. Dailey and Lindsey scored all but, two points in the first half and they were hitting everything from the outside. With 3:30 left in the game Mineral Point was up 13 and then everything collapsed. Both Lindsey and Dailey decided to force some wild shots and as a team they struggled from the line and allowed Pardeeville to get back in the game. In the end Pardeeville hit a free throw with 0.7 seconds left after Mineral Point had to tie it up.
For Pardeeville Nicholas Henke was huge scoring particularly hitting a pair of huge threes late and he was the go to scorer all game long but, it was really Jonathan Kamrath that was the key. Kamrath was the one moving the ball to set up team mates and just seemed to always do the little things leading to baskets.
Sun Prairie 82 Madison East 58
This one made sure to get their super early to assure a seat and it was packed. It was an entertaining game but, unfortunately this game was over early. Sun Prairie lived up to the hype and what I thought they could be all year long. Jalen Johnson is the real deal and will be the best player in the state next year and may well be the best right now. Marlon Ruffin is an elite athlete and is a big time scorer that can get his at any time. East just didn't have the talented to match Sun Prairie and those outside shots just weren't falling for them tonight. This team could very well be a state champion but, it will be a great game if they meet Oshkosh North in the final.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Top Dunks and Scorers
Top Dunks
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
3. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
4. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
5. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
6. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
7. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
8. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
9. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stoughton January 13
Maybe it's because he is an 8th grader but, he really had a great dunk. The guard drove the lane and found him on the left block and he threw down a power dunk over the Stoughton defender.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Madison East December 21
Johnson caught the ball in transition one dribble to cut back to the middle to the court from the left side and threw it down over an East defender. This was very much a Giannis type dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
7. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
8. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
Brandon Merfeld 5'11 junior La Crosse Aquinas vs Wisconsin Heights March 2
12. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
14. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
17. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
20. 26 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Sun Prairie December 21
Mason Peterson 6'3 senior Baraboo vs Wisconsin Dells December 5
Keyron Gouveia 6'0 senior Milwaukee Messmer vs New Berlin West February 10
23. 25 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Minneapolis DeLaSalle January 6
Keaton Ferris 5'10 sophomore Kaukauna vs Minnepolis North January 27
Craig Steele 6'4 senior Portage vs Reedsburg February 27
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
3. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
4. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
5. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
6. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
7. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
8. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
9. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stoughton January 13
Maybe it's because he is an 8th grader but, he really had a great dunk. The guard drove the lane and found him on the left block and he threw down a power dunk over the Stoughton defender.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Madison East December 21
Johnson caught the ball in transition one dribble to cut back to the middle to the court from the left side and threw it down over an East defender. This was very much a Giannis type dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
7. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
8. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
Brandon Merfeld 5'11 junior La Crosse Aquinas vs Wisconsin Heights March 2
12. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
14. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
17. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
20. 26 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Sun Prairie December 21
Mason Peterson 6'3 senior Baraboo vs Wisconsin Dells December 5
Keyron Gouveia 6'0 senior Milwaukee Messmer vs New Berlin West February 10
23. 25 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Minneapolis DeLaSalle January 6
Keaton Ferris 5'10 sophomore Kaukauna vs Minnepolis North January 27
Craig Steele 6'4 senior Portage vs Reedsburg February 27
Sunday, March 4, 2018
La Follette over Memorial
This game was totally going to be about tempo. If it was an up and down game then it was going to favor La Follette if it was a slow paced game it would favor Memorial. Well I guess you can say it was up tempo or at least La Follette was playing uptempo and Memorial was playing a slow down game and that didn't work out. La Follette just came out and ran Memorial out of the gym. La Follette was trapping and getting their hands on everything which led to fast break and transition buckets where they are at their best. Despite Memorial having a huge height advantage it was La Follette who dominated the glass, grabbing long rebounds off the long shots.
If the first half I think Memorial just got over whelmed right off the bat. In warm ups and during the anthem I thought the La Follette guys looked a little jittery and alittle too pumped but, that correlated in to them jumping out to a early lead. It really seemed like a team effort as everyone was getting steals, rebounds, and knocking down shots. La Follette's two top scoring guards 5'9 junior Donnell Gray and 5'10 senior Anthony West didn't even combine to break 10 points. If I had said those two would combine that little I would of thought there is no way they won this game. Memorial got back into it behind some hotting shooting from 6'5 junior Ian Brown but, then Memorial seemed to get stuck on seven points. La Follette ended up doubling up Memorial in the first half 32-16.
I didn't mention it earlier but, foul trouble really limited Memorial as well and many people would probably blame the refs for this but, really it was the style of play. La Follette was just to quick for Memorial and even when Memorial tried to go to a zone La Follette did a nice job of pulling the ball out and stretching the Memorial defense allowing them to get driving lanes. On the other side Memorial just wasn't quick enough to drive past the La Follette defenders who were in their face all game and didn't force the contact like La Follette did. In the end La Follette was just quicker and more athletic then Memorial.
Top Players
Donneil Gray 5'9 junior Madison La Follette- Didn't have a huge scoring night but, really did a great job of running the offense. Really controlled La Follette's offense and knew when to push it or pull it out. Had a couple real nice finished in the lane but, excelled at driving and kicking to open shooters.
Kierre Washington 6'2 senior Madison La Follette- Really did a nice job of battling on the inside even though he was giving up a few inches and was able to use that mismatch to his advantage on the offensive end.
Nate Seward 6'2 senior Madison La Follette- Like Washington did a nice job of battling in the post against bigger Memorial players. Showed a nice little offensive game driving to the rim as well which I hadn't seen earlier.
Isaiah Stewart 5'10 sophomore Madison La Follette- Really the MVP tonight coming off the bench. Hitting some huge threes from the corners, showcased a nice floater in the lane, and like everyone else did a nice job of rebounding.
Ian Brown 6'5 junior Madison Memorial- Really the only guy that showed much on the offensive end. Hit some outside shots and showed some nice moves driving to the lane. Showed the aggression I wish I would of seen all year.
Box Score
LaFollette 63- Stewart 15 Seward 12 Washington 11 Troy Reeves 11 Gray 6 West 5 Ben Probst 3 Drekwon Smith 0 Sam Schmitt 0 Malik Cameron 0 Derek Gray 0 Jaden Nix 0 Charles Suggs 0
Memorial 40- Brown 9 Nick Caropreso 6 Elliot Grays 4 Daemiontae Bates 4 Michael Cerniglia 4 Cade Ellingson 3 Tyshawn Caldwell 2 Damajha Pollard 2 Jack Krumbach 2 Yacouba Traore Jr 2 Colin Kennedy 1 Amaree Howard 1 Adam Bergman 0 Dryden Schaefer 0 34 0 33 0 32 0
After watching this game I'd like to say La Follette has a real chance to make a run at state but, after seeing Sun Prairie play them just a week ago, I see no chance for La Follette to beat Sun Prairie. On the other side Memorial return the majority of their team and will probably be one of the top teams in D1 next year because of their size and experience.
If the first half I think Memorial just got over whelmed right off the bat. In warm ups and during the anthem I thought the La Follette guys looked a little jittery and alittle too pumped but, that correlated in to them jumping out to a early lead. It really seemed like a team effort as everyone was getting steals, rebounds, and knocking down shots. La Follette's two top scoring guards 5'9 junior Donnell Gray and 5'10 senior Anthony West didn't even combine to break 10 points. If I had said those two would combine that little I would of thought there is no way they won this game. Memorial got back into it behind some hotting shooting from 6'5 junior Ian Brown but, then Memorial seemed to get stuck on seven points. La Follette ended up doubling up Memorial in the first half 32-16.
I didn't mention it earlier but, foul trouble really limited Memorial as well and many people would probably blame the refs for this but, really it was the style of play. La Follette was just to quick for Memorial and even when Memorial tried to go to a zone La Follette did a nice job of pulling the ball out and stretching the Memorial defense allowing them to get driving lanes. On the other side Memorial just wasn't quick enough to drive past the La Follette defenders who were in their face all game and didn't force the contact like La Follette did. In the end La Follette was just quicker and more athletic then Memorial.
Top Players
Donneil Gray 5'9 junior Madison La Follette- Didn't have a huge scoring night but, really did a great job of running the offense. Really controlled La Follette's offense and knew when to push it or pull it out. Had a couple real nice finished in the lane but, excelled at driving and kicking to open shooters.
Kierre Washington 6'2 senior Madison La Follette- Really did a nice job of battling on the inside even though he was giving up a few inches and was able to use that mismatch to his advantage on the offensive end.
Nate Seward 6'2 senior Madison La Follette- Like Washington did a nice job of battling in the post against bigger Memorial players. Showed a nice little offensive game driving to the rim as well which I hadn't seen earlier.
Isaiah Stewart 5'10 sophomore Madison La Follette- Really the MVP tonight coming off the bench. Hitting some huge threes from the corners, showcased a nice floater in the lane, and like everyone else did a nice job of rebounding.
Ian Brown 6'5 junior Madison Memorial- Really the only guy that showed much on the offensive end. Hit some outside shots and showed some nice moves driving to the lane. Showed the aggression I wish I would of seen all year.
Box Score
LaFollette 63- Stewart 15 Seward 12 Washington 11 Troy Reeves 11 Gray 6 West 5 Ben Probst 3 Drekwon Smith 0 Sam Schmitt 0 Malik Cameron 0 Derek Gray 0 Jaden Nix 0 Charles Suggs 0
Memorial 40- Brown 9 Nick Caropreso 6 Elliot Grays 4 Daemiontae Bates 4 Michael Cerniglia 4 Cade Ellingson 3 Tyshawn Caldwell 2 Damajha Pollard 2 Jack Krumbach 2 Yacouba Traore Jr 2 Colin Kennedy 1 Amaree Howard 1 Adam Bergman 0 Dryden Schaefer 0 34 0 33 0 32 0
After watching this game I'd like to say La Follette has a real chance to make a run at state but, after seeing Sun Prairie play them just a week ago, I see no chance for La Follette to beat Sun Prairie. On the other side Memorial return the majority of their team and will probably be one of the top teams in D1 next year because of their size and experience.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Aquinas over Wisconsin Heights
Night two of the playoffs and there were more games to choose from but, real good games were a little sparse. I decided to go to a D4 regional game. It gave me the chance to watch Wisconsin Heights play who I had kind of curious how good they were and Aquinas who is always a threat in the playoffs because they spend the regular season playing bigger schools. This game ended up being a fairly intense game full of runs that ended they way I kind of expected.
Early on it was clear that Aquinas's height was too much for Heights. 6'6 senior Randy Jacobson was having his way on the inside as Heights played no one over 6'2 and at times had guys guarding Jacobson that were 6'0. Jacobson did a nice job of collecting himself and finishing off the glass. It appeared that, that height would be too much early but, then Heights leading scorer 6'0 senior Grady Geishirt got things going from the outside and driving the lane. I believe Geishirt had seven straight points at one point on his way to 14 in the first half. On the other side Aquinas's leading scorer 6'1 senior Conley Malone just couldn't get anything going despite getting some very good looks at the hoop. Thankfully for Aquinas 5'11 junior Brandon Merfeld showed up hitting some big threes in the first half to pace his team and between him and Jacobson Aquinas had a 32-23 lead at half. I have to say that some foul trouble really hurt Wisconsin Heights as their starters battled that all game long.
The fouls continued for Heights in the second half as they had three starters spending time on the bench early in the second with three fouls. Merfeld continued his torrid shooting on the night and really carried Aquinas in the second half. Again it seemed like Aquinas could possibly run away but, then it was the outside shooting of junior 6'0 Shravan Parman that kept the game close. Parman hit five threes in the game and I believe four were in the second half and just about everyone was huge in this game. Late in the game Malone did get some things going drive to the hoop and finding Jacobson in the lane for some easy buckets. In the end fouls, height, and Merfeld did Wisconsin Heights in.
Top Players
Brandon Merfeld 5'11 junior Aquinas- Was the best player on the court tonight. Merfeld did a nice job running the point and he just couldn't miss from three point range. Other thing I really liked was he shut down Heights point guard Austin Wolfe and then when Wolfe was out he guard Grady Geishirt and did a pretty nice job of slowing him down.
Randy Jacobson 6'6 senior Aquinas- Really dominated the post. Did a great job of sealing off the defender and finishing at the rim with a soft touch. I swear he got every defensive rebound.
Conley Malone 6'1 senior Aquinas- Watching him he seems like too nice of a kid on the court. Struggled shooting the ball even from the free throw line but, he did a nice job of driving the lane and finding team mates. Probably led the team in assists tonight.
Gavin Wetzel 6'2 sophomore Aquinas- Didn't score much but, he really did a great job of battling on the glass and grabbing offensive rebounds.
Grady Geishirt 6'0 senior Wisconsin Heights- Shot the outside shot very well and was able to use his strength to get inside and score as well.
Shravan Parman 6'0 junior Wisconsin Heights- Hitting those five threes off the bench was huge for Heights in this game and he nearly willed them back into this game.
Box Score
Aquinas 73- Merfeld 30 Jacobson 18 Malone 17 Jacob Savoldelli 3 Nick Johnson 2 Wetzel 1 Bryce Lee 1 Jonathan Klauke 0
Wisconsin Heights 67- G Geishirt 21 Parman 15 Wolfe 9 Daniel Geishirt 6 Joan Ayala-Carpintero 5 Carson Hughes 5 Clayton Caminiti 4 Camden Brown 2 De'Shawn Barsness 0
Well it seems the story is the same every year. Aquinas gets a lower seed due to their .500 record and then they end up upsetting some good D4 teams and some how make it to sectionals and even state a few times.
Early on it was clear that Aquinas's height was too much for Heights. 6'6 senior Randy Jacobson was having his way on the inside as Heights played no one over 6'2 and at times had guys guarding Jacobson that were 6'0. Jacobson did a nice job of collecting himself and finishing off the glass. It appeared that, that height would be too much early but, then Heights leading scorer 6'0 senior Grady Geishirt got things going from the outside and driving the lane. I believe Geishirt had seven straight points at one point on his way to 14 in the first half. On the other side Aquinas's leading scorer 6'1 senior Conley Malone just couldn't get anything going despite getting some very good looks at the hoop. Thankfully for Aquinas 5'11 junior Brandon Merfeld showed up hitting some big threes in the first half to pace his team and between him and Jacobson Aquinas had a 32-23 lead at half. I have to say that some foul trouble really hurt Wisconsin Heights as their starters battled that all game long.
The fouls continued for Heights in the second half as they had three starters spending time on the bench early in the second with three fouls. Merfeld continued his torrid shooting on the night and really carried Aquinas in the second half. Again it seemed like Aquinas could possibly run away but, then it was the outside shooting of junior 6'0 Shravan Parman that kept the game close. Parman hit five threes in the game and I believe four were in the second half and just about everyone was huge in this game. Late in the game Malone did get some things going drive to the hoop and finding Jacobson in the lane for some easy buckets. In the end fouls, height, and Merfeld did Wisconsin Heights in.
Top Players
Brandon Merfeld 5'11 junior Aquinas- Was the best player on the court tonight. Merfeld did a nice job running the point and he just couldn't miss from three point range. Other thing I really liked was he shut down Heights point guard Austin Wolfe and then when Wolfe was out he guard Grady Geishirt and did a pretty nice job of slowing him down.
Randy Jacobson 6'6 senior Aquinas- Really dominated the post. Did a great job of sealing off the defender and finishing at the rim with a soft touch. I swear he got every defensive rebound.
Conley Malone 6'1 senior Aquinas- Watching him he seems like too nice of a kid on the court. Struggled shooting the ball even from the free throw line but, he did a nice job of driving the lane and finding team mates. Probably led the team in assists tonight.
Gavin Wetzel 6'2 sophomore Aquinas- Didn't score much but, he really did a great job of battling on the glass and grabbing offensive rebounds.
Grady Geishirt 6'0 senior Wisconsin Heights- Shot the outside shot very well and was able to use his strength to get inside and score as well.
Shravan Parman 6'0 junior Wisconsin Heights- Hitting those five threes off the bench was huge for Heights in this game and he nearly willed them back into this game.
Box Score
Aquinas 73- Merfeld 30 Jacobson 18 Malone 17 Jacob Savoldelli 3 Nick Johnson 2 Wetzel 1 Bryce Lee 1 Jonathan Klauke 0
Wisconsin Heights 67- G Geishirt 21 Parman 15 Wolfe 9 Daniel Geishirt 6 Joan Ayala-Carpintero 5 Carson Hughes 5 Clayton Caminiti 4 Camden Brown 2 De'Shawn Barsness 0
Well it seems the story is the same every year. Aquinas gets a lower seed due to their .500 record and then they end up upsetting some good D4 teams and some how make it to sectionals and even state a few times.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Top Dunks and Scoring
Top Dunks
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
3. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
4. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
5. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
6. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
7. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
8. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
9. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stoughton January 13
Maybe it's because he is an 8th grader but, he really had a great dunk. The guard drove the lane and found him on the left block and he threw down a power dunk over the Stoughton defender.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Madison East December 21
Johnson caught the ball in transition one dribble to cut back to the middle to the court from the left side and threw it down over an East defender. This was very much a Giannis type dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
7. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
8. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
11. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
13. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
16. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
19. 26 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Sun Prairie December 21
Mason Peterson 6'3 senior Baraboo vs Wisconsin Dells December 5
Keyron Gouveia 6'0 senior Milwaukee Messmer vs New Berlin West February 10
22. 25 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Minneapolis DeLaSalle January 6
Keaton Ferris 5'10 sophomore Kaukauna vs Minnepolis North January 27
Craig Steele 6'4 senior Portage vs Reedsburg February 27
25. 24 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Milwaukee Riverside December 16
Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Waunakee January 13
Marc Kjos 5'10 senior Lake City MN vs Prescott January 27
1. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison La Follette February 22
This dunk I really thought Ruffin would just lay in. He chased down a loose ball side by side with a La Follette defender and I believe the La Follette defender thought he would lay it in as well. Needless to say Ruffin through it down hard in the defenders face as the defender wound up laying on his stomach on the ground and all he could do was just smile.
2. Trej Holloman 6'2 8th grader Minneapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
Questionable if he actually finished the dunk but, that ball went in the hoop and his hand was on the rim. On a break away I thought we was just gonna lay it in but, I could see he was gathering himself to jump and 6'8 Kaukauna senior Dylan Kurey was trailing. Kurey went up to block the shot and ended up getting posterized by Holloman.
3. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
In a two point game with under three minutes left Minnehaha star Jalen Suggs drove a threw up the lay up which went long and Aligbe caught it and threw down the monster put back dunk to give them a four point leave. After the dunk Aligbe let out a Garnett type growl.
4. Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Madison Memorial February 8
This dunk was all about the momentum. In a very tight game Ruffin got the ball on the break with a trailing 6'6 sophomore Yacouba Traore Jr who made the mistake of trying to block the shot. Ruffin had the powerful one handed dunk and the foul on Traoroe. After some chawing from both sides led to a double technical and another on the Memorial bench, Ruffin sank all three free throws leading to a five point play.
5. Patrick Cartier 6'7 senior Brookfield East vs Homestead February 10
This was more about the play but, Cartier tipped the ball away on defense tracked it down and got free with a behind the back dribble and fnished it off with the powerful one handed dunk.
6. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
Within the first five minutes of the game Aligbe grabbed the offensive rebound and in one quick move went right back up and threw down the dunk and left everyone in aw right off the bat.
7. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Yes this was a breakaway but, you don't see a lot of windmill for in game dunks.
8. Terrence Thompson 6'7 sophomore La Crosse Central vs Stoughton January 30
I'm always partial to put back dunks and this one almost happened to quick to enjoy. Johnny Davis drove the lane and threw up a lay up that came off very hard but, Thompson was there for a very quick put back dunk as no one blocked him out. It was hard with authority and at a time when Stoughton was making a run.
9. Prince Aligbe 6'5 8th grader Minnehaha Academy vs Stoughton January 13
Maybe it's because he is an 8th grader but, he really had a great dunk. The guard drove the lane and found him on the left block and he threw down a power dunk over the Stoughton defender.
10. Jalen Johnson 6'8 sophomore Sun Prairie vs Madison East December 21
Johnson caught the ball in transition one dribble to cut back to the middle to the court from the left side and threw it down over an East defender. This was very much a Giannis type dunk.
Top Scorers
1. 40 points Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Minnehaha Academy January 27
2. 39 points Nasir El-Amin 6'0 junior Minnapolis North vs Kaukauna January 27
3. 38 points Brady Schipper 6'0 senior Stoughton vs Monona Grove January 12
4. 36 points Jordan McCabe 6'0 senior Kaukauna vs Minneapolis North January 27
Jalen Suggs 6'4 sophomore Minnehaha Academy vs Stevens Point January 27
6. 34 points Petey Brookshaw 6'0 senior Prescott vs Lake City MN January 27
7. 32 points Payton Dachel 6'3 senior Bloomer vs La Crosse Logan January 13
8. 30 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Nicolet January 6
Jay Gentry 6'1 senior Brown Deer vs Stoughton February 10
Desmond Polk 6'3 sophomore New Berlin West vs Milwaukee Messmer Feb 10
11. 29 points JC Butler 6'5 senoir The Prairie School vs Caledonia January 13
Cameron Cloud 6'0 senior Stevens Point Pacelli vs Spring Grove MN January 27
13. 28 points Max Beuthin 6'4 sophomore Ripon vs Lakeside Lutheran January 6
Ryan Waddell 6'0 junior Homestead vs Brookfield East February 10
Tyson Tully 6'4 senior Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
16. 27 points Marlon Ruffin 6'4 senior Sun Prairie vs Bay Port February 17
Jack Plumb 6'8 senior Bay Port vs Sun Prairie February 17
Will Fuhrmann 6'0 sophomore Reedsburg vs Portage February 27
19. 26 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Sun Prairie December 21
Mason Peterson 6'3 senior Baraboo vs Wisconsin Dells December 5
Keyron Gouveia 6'0 senior Milwaukee Messmer vs New Berlin West February 10
22. 25 points Keshawn Justice 6'6 senior Madison East vs Minneapolis DeLaSalle January 6
Keaton Ferris 5'10 sophomore Kaukauna vs Minnepolis North January 27
Craig Steele 6'4 senior Portage vs Reedsburg February 27
25. 24 points Mitch Listau 6'5 senior Waunakee vs Milwaukee Riverside December 16
Drew Blair 6'3 senior Stevens Point vs Waunakee January 13
Marc Kjos 5'10 senior Lake City MN vs Prescott January 27
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