It has been two weeks since my last rankings and there has been lots of very good games since that time. It has been the two weeks because the first week was a holiday week and there was only three days of games. Well here are my rankings . . .
Division One
King lost to Vincent and fall to #7. Brookfield Central lost to Sussex Hamilton and drop to #8. De Pere lost to Pulaski and drop to #9. Mukwonago lost to Arrowhead and fall to #12.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee Hamilton
3. Madison Memorial
4. Sun Prairie
5. Milwaukee Vincent
6. Sussex Hamilton
7. Milwaukee King
8. Brookfield Central
9. De Pere
10. Arrowhead
11. Neenah
12. Mukwonago
13. Milwaukee Marquette
14. Stevens Point
15. Oshkosh North
Division Two
Wilmot lost to Brookfield East and drop to #8. Whitefish Bay lost to Nicolet and fall to #9. Catholic Memorial lost to Pulaski and drop to #10. Wauwatosa East lost to Brookfield Central and Milwaukee Marquette which both are very tough games but, being 7-6 I just couldn't keep them in the rankings. Plymouth lost to Kaukana and Slinger lost to Wisconsin Lutheran dropping them to 14 and 15. West De Pere is the new team to the rankings.
1. Seymour
2. Onalaska
3. Pulaski
4. Rice Lake
5. Wisconsin Lutheran
6. Rhinelander
7. Lacrosse Central
8. Wilmont
9. Whitefish Bay
10. Catholic Memorial
11. Waunakee
12. Ashwaubenon
13. West De Pere
14. Plymouth
15. Slinger
Division Three
Wrightstown was upset by Reedsville and falls to #8 well fellow conference member Roncalli lost to Brillion, who comes into the rankings at 12, and Chilton, following to #13. Dodgeville lost to Mt Horeb. GET lost to Onalaska and Onalaska Luther but, still hung on to the 15 spot. BW lost to Durand and Lake Mills lost to Edgewood and Lodi both teams drop out mostly because they were the bottom two teams and they lost. Once again D3 continues to be one of the toughest divisions overall.
1. Lodi
2. Wisconsin Dells
3. Little Chute
4. East Troy
5. Marshall
6. Lacrosse Aquinas
7. Peshtigo
8. Wrightstown
9. Brown Deer
10. Somerset
11. Durand
12. Brillion
13. Roncalli
14. Dodgeville
15. GET
Division Four
Southwestern lost to Cuba City bad and St. Mary's Springs lost to Laconia bad dropping them to #7 and #8. Amherst lost to Shiocton and dropped to 15. Colfax lost to Elk Mound and fall out of the rankings because they were ranked 15 and lost.
1. Aburndale
2. Cuba City
3. Laconia
4. Dominican
5. Brookfield Academy
6. Elk Mound
7. Southwestern
8. St. Mary's Springs
9. Shiocton
10. Marathon
11. Fall Creek
12. Augusta
13. Wild Rose
14. Onalaska Luther
15. Amherst
Division Five
Cassville lost to River Ridge and fell to #6. Central Wisconsin Christian lost to St. Mary's Springs a tough lose and drop to 11. Prentice lost to Thorp and Aburndale and Barneveld lost to Fall River and Black Hawk, causing both to fall from the rankings. The two new teams to the rankings are Black Hawk and Elmwood.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Suring
5. Drummond
6. Cassville
7. Royal
8. Potosi
9. Monticello
10. Luck
11. Central Wisconsin Christian
12. Wisconsin Valley Lutheran
13. North Crawford
14. Black Hawk
15. Elmwood
Well these are my new two week rankings. I attended the Iowa vs Wisconsin border battle yesterday so I will hopefully get the chance to do a write up on that tomorrow.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
My Team Rankings
These rankings will be based solely on the teams that I have seen and how they looked when I actually saw them play. I'm only taken into account what I have actually seen in person and not on what has happened in other games. I will be putting in ( ) how many times I have actually seen a particular team play. I have my state wide rankings which are based on who teams have played and who they have beaten or lost to and this will be based solely on my eye test. I will continue to rank all the teams I have seen play and also allows me to see how many teams and games I have actually seen.
1. Milwaukee Vincent (2) Team that has a ton of athletes, great size, and have a legit D1 talent in Deonte Burton along with some possible scholarship player.
2. Lacrosse Aquinas (1) Bronson Koenig makes this team go. Koenig makes everyone on his team better and everyone on this team knows their role.
3. Whitefish Bay Dominican (2) Have two big time D1 players in Wilson and Stone. The best of the team is so so but, these guys are so good it doesn't matter.
6. Milwaukee Hamilton (1) Looney has possibly the best talent in the state and David Burrel is a talented side kick. Foul trouble good dome this team though.
7. Wisconsin Lutheran (1) Love this team. They sub like a hockey team 5 in, 5 out. Their top 10 is as good as any teams.
8. Arrowhead (1) Very well coached team that pushes the tempo but, also plays some great defense as well. Have a talented top 10.
9. East Troy (1)- Have great size with the Pahl twins and obvious have three D1 athletes in the Pahls and Nathan Dodge.
10. Milwaukee Riverside (1) Tons of athletes on this team and have some great size.
11. Milwaukee Marquette (2) Very disciplined team, that is extremely unselfish and they don't care who the leading scorer is on any given night.
12. Mukwonago (1) These guys look like a football team and use that strength by pounding the ball into the inside. Very patient on offense and play great D.
13. Onalaska (2) Matt Thomas is possibly the best player in the state and the team works everything through him. Play a very solid zone defense.
14. Wauwatosa East (2) Very disciplined and have a pair of lead guards in Nate Moore and Anthony Carroll that keep things under control
15. Milwaukee Washington (2) Team with a ton of athletes but, just couldn't seem to put it together when I saw them. Jamaar McKay is a great talent but, he does everything one on one and it just makes it so difficult for him at times.
16. Homestead (2) A big team that is very patient and like to look into the post and then spot up from the outside. Don't have a guy that can really take it upon themselves and score.
17. Wisconsin Dells (1) A very good starting five that loves to push the tempo but, get nothing from the bench and severely lack height.
18. Wauwatosa West (1) Honestly I liked this team and felt like they have potential but, they are extremely young and not much height besides a big man that doesn't seem to like to hustle much.
19. Bay Port (1) Steve Minzlaff is a tremendous talent but, just didn't see much else for players or size.
20. Madison West (2) Malik Clements is a D1 player and they have some nice size on the inside but, at times become stagnant and depended on the deep ball too much.
21. Oak Creek (1) Very small undersized team and their one big man prefers to play outside.
22. Milwaukee St Thomas More (1) Another very small team and I just don't see a legit guy that can carry them.
23. Madison Lafollette (2) Have some talent but, not sure what the problem is that they just can't put it all together.
24. Middleton (1) Derek Rongstad is a very good player but, their just isn't much else.
25. Madison East (1) Size like always is their problem.
26. Oconomowoc (1) Just not a good team. Apparently have a D1 talent in TJ Schlundt but, they don't run much for him and don't have much size.
27. Plymouth (1) Maybe it was just the team they were playing but, just didn't look good at all. Lots of turnovers, couldn't handle the pressure.
28. Racine Park (1) Very young team that just didn't do anything right in the game I saw.
1. Milwaukee Vincent (2) Team that has a ton of athletes, great size, and have a legit D1 talent in Deonte Burton along with some possible scholarship player.
2. Lacrosse Aquinas (1) Bronson Koenig makes this team go. Koenig makes everyone on his team better and everyone on this team knows their role.
3. Whitefish Bay Dominican (2) Have two big time D1 players in Wilson and Stone. The best of the team is so so but, these guys are so good it doesn't matter.
6. Milwaukee Hamilton (1) Looney has possibly the best talent in the state and David Burrel is a talented side kick. Foul trouble good dome this team though.
7. Wisconsin Lutheran (1) Love this team. They sub like a hockey team 5 in, 5 out. Their top 10 is as good as any teams.
8. Arrowhead (1) Very well coached team that pushes the tempo but, also plays some great defense as well. Have a talented top 10.
9. East Troy (1)- Have great size with the Pahl twins and obvious have three D1 athletes in the Pahls and Nathan Dodge.
10. Milwaukee Riverside (1) Tons of athletes on this team and have some great size.
11. Milwaukee Marquette (2) Very disciplined team, that is extremely unselfish and they don't care who the leading scorer is on any given night.
12. Mukwonago (1) These guys look like a football team and use that strength by pounding the ball into the inside. Very patient on offense and play great D.
13. Onalaska (2) Matt Thomas is possibly the best player in the state and the team works everything through him. Play a very solid zone defense.
14. Wauwatosa East (2) Very disciplined and have a pair of lead guards in Nate Moore and Anthony Carroll that keep things under control
15. Milwaukee Washington (2) Team with a ton of athletes but, just couldn't seem to put it together when I saw them. Jamaar McKay is a great talent but, he does everything one on one and it just makes it so difficult for him at times.
16. Homestead (2) A big team that is very patient and like to look into the post and then spot up from the outside. Don't have a guy that can really take it upon themselves and score.
17. Wisconsin Dells (1) A very good starting five that loves to push the tempo but, get nothing from the bench and severely lack height.
18. Wauwatosa West (1) Honestly I liked this team and felt like they have potential but, they are extremely young and not much height besides a big man that doesn't seem to like to hustle much.
19. Bay Port (1) Steve Minzlaff is a tremendous talent but, just didn't see much else for players or size.
20. Madison West (2) Malik Clements is a D1 player and they have some nice size on the inside but, at times become stagnant and depended on the deep ball too much.
21. Oak Creek (1) Very small undersized team and their one big man prefers to play outside.
22. Milwaukee St Thomas More (1) Another very small team and I just don't see a legit guy that can carry them.
23. Madison Lafollette (2) Have some talent but, not sure what the problem is that they just can't put it all together.
24. Middleton (1) Derek Rongstad is a very good player but, their just isn't much else.
25. Madison East (1) Size like always is their problem.
26. Oconomowoc (1) Just not a good team. Apparently have a D1 talent in TJ Schlundt but, they don't run much for him and don't have much size.
27. Plymouth (1) Maybe it was just the team they were playing but, just didn't look good at all. Lots of turnovers, couldn't handle the pressure.
28. Racine Park (1) Very young team that just didn't do anything right in the game I saw.
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.
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.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Week Five/Six Rankings
It has actually been two weeks since my last rankings but, with the bad weather cancelling games and the holiday there has only been about a weeks worth of games. With the holiday season there were some great games which will effect the rankings greatly.
Division One
Milwaukee Vincent lost to De Pere and drop to #8. King lost to a nationally ranked team from Las Vegas which you can hardly penalize them for and they moved to the three spot. Neenah lost to Homestead and fall to #12. Arrowhead lost badly to Germantown but, who doesn't so they only dropped one spot. Appleton West lost to Oshkosh North and Racine Case who also lost to Oshkosh North who takes their spot in the rankings along with an undefeated Stevens Point.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee Hamilton
3. Milwaukee King
4. Brookfield Central
5. Madison Memorial
6. De Pere
7. Sun Prairie
8. Milwaukee Vincent
9. Mukwonago
10. Sussex Hamilton
11. Arrowhead
12. Neenah
13. Milwaukee Marquette
14. Stevens Point
15. Oshkosh North
Division Two
Once again D2 proves to be the most up and down division with seven of the top 10 teams losing. Rice Lake lost to Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids and dropped them down to #5. Waunakee lost to Seymour, Madison East, and Sussex Hamilton and fell all the way to #12. Plymouth lost to Milwaukee Marquette and Ashwaubenon dropping them to#13. Onalaska lost to Lacrosse Aquinas but, because of other teams losing they actually jumped up to #2.Whitefish Bay lost to Dominican but, they were another team that moved up despite losing. Wisconsin Lutheran dropped only one spot after losing to Kaukauna. Tosa East lost to Onalaska and Bay Port falling to #11. Ashwaubenon lost to Slinger but, still managed to hang on to the 15 spot while Slinger checked in at 14 after Eisenhower lost to Brown Deer.
1. Seymour
2. Onalaska
3. Pulaski
4. Wilmont
5. Rice Lake
6. Whitefish Bay
7. Wisconsin Lutheran
8. Waukesha Catholic Memorial
9. Rhinelander
10. Lacrosse Central
11. Wauwatosa East
12. Waunakee
13 Plymouth
14. Slinger
15. Ashwaubenon
Division Three
Little Chute lost to Whitefish Bay which isn't a bad lose so they only drop to #3. East Troy had two good loses to Little Chute and Germantown and fall only one spot to #4. Brown Deer lost to Milwaukee Hamilton, Neenah, and Pewaukee all very good teams and hang on to the 12 spot. GET lost to Aquinas and Arcadia and drop to the 11 spot. Wrightstown lost to Chilton but, actually moved up because the teams ahead of them lost too. Peshtigo lost to Luxemburg-Casco staying at the same spot at #9. Somerset lost to Tartan of Minnesota but, being that there an out of state team I won't hold it against them. Oostburg lost to Milwaukee Pius and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Lake Mills at 15.
1. Lodi
2. Wisconsin Dells
3. Little Chute
4. East Troy
5. Marshall
6. Wrightstown
7. Roncalli
8. Lacrosse Aquinas
9. Peshtigo
10. Dodgeville
11. GET
12. Brown Deer
13. Somerset
14. Baldwin-Woodville
15. Lake Mills
Division Four
Finally had to drop Dominican as they lost their third game of the year to Aquinas. Brookfield Academy lost to New Berline Eisenhower and drop to #7. Marathon lost to Aburndale and fall to #10. Necedah lost to Nekoosa and Montello and fall out of the rankings with Young Coggs Prep who lost to three teams from the City Conference. Colfax lost to Elmwood but, hang on to the #15 spot and are jumped by Augusta and Wild Rose.
1. Aburndale
2. Southwestern
3. St. Mary's Springs
4. Cuba City
5. Laconia
6. Dominican
7. Brookfield Academy
8. Elk Mound
9. Shiocton
10. Marathon
11. Amherst
12. Fall Creek
13. Augusta
14. Wild Rose
15. Colfax
Division Five
Drummond lost to Green Bay NEW Lutheran and Peshtigo two top teams so they only fell to #6. Royal lost to Waupaca and Mauston and fall to the eight spot. Barneveld lost to Evansville and Belleville and fall down to 12. Almond Bancroft lost to Wisconsin Valley Lutheran and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Wisconsin Valley at 14. North Crawford lost to Viroqua and hang on to the 15 spot. MAOS lost to Milwaukee Madison and Cambridge, falling out of the rankings and are replaced by Luck at 13.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Suring
5. Cassville
6. Drummond
7. Central Wisconsin Christian
8. Royal
9. Potosi
10. Prentice
11. Monticello
12. Barneveld
13. Luck
14. Wisconsin Valley Lutheran
15. North Crawford
There are my rankings for the past two weeks and now I probably won't have new rankings for another two weeks as there is another holiday week with limited games.
Division One
Milwaukee Vincent lost to De Pere and drop to #8. King lost to a nationally ranked team from Las Vegas which you can hardly penalize them for and they moved to the three spot. Neenah lost to Homestead and fall to #12. Arrowhead lost badly to Germantown but, who doesn't so they only dropped one spot. Appleton West lost to Oshkosh North and Racine Case who also lost to Oshkosh North who takes their spot in the rankings along with an undefeated Stevens Point.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee Hamilton
3. Milwaukee King
4. Brookfield Central
5. Madison Memorial
6. De Pere
7. Sun Prairie
8. Milwaukee Vincent
9. Mukwonago
10. Sussex Hamilton
11. Arrowhead
12. Neenah
13. Milwaukee Marquette
14. Stevens Point
15. Oshkosh North
Division Two
Once again D2 proves to be the most up and down division with seven of the top 10 teams losing. Rice Lake lost to Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids and dropped them down to #5. Waunakee lost to Seymour, Madison East, and Sussex Hamilton and fell all the way to #12. Plymouth lost to Milwaukee Marquette and Ashwaubenon dropping them to#13. Onalaska lost to Lacrosse Aquinas but, because of other teams losing they actually jumped up to #2.Whitefish Bay lost to Dominican but, they were another team that moved up despite losing. Wisconsin Lutheran dropped only one spot after losing to Kaukauna. Tosa East lost to Onalaska and Bay Port falling to #11. Ashwaubenon lost to Slinger but, still managed to hang on to the 15 spot while Slinger checked in at 14 after Eisenhower lost to Brown Deer.
1. Seymour
2. Onalaska
3. Pulaski
4. Wilmont
5. Rice Lake
6. Whitefish Bay
7. Wisconsin Lutheran
8. Waukesha Catholic Memorial
9. Rhinelander
10. Lacrosse Central
11. Wauwatosa East
12. Waunakee
13 Plymouth
14. Slinger
15. Ashwaubenon
Division Three
Little Chute lost to Whitefish Bay which isn't a bad lose so they only drop to #3. East Troy had two good loses to Little Chute and Germantown and fall only one spot to #4. Brown Deer lost to Milwaukee Hamilton, Neenah, and Pewaukee all very good teams and hang on to the 12 spot. GET lost to Aquinas and Arcadia and drop to the 11 spot. Wrightstown lost to Chilton but, actually moved up because the teams ahead of them lost too. Peshtigo lost to Luxemburg-Casco staying at the same spot at #9. Somerset lost to Tartan of Minnesota but, being that there an out of state team I won't hold it against them. Oostburg lost to Milwaukee Pius and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Lake Mills at 15.
1. Lodi
2. Wisconsin Dells
3. Little Chute
4. East Troy
5. Marshall
6. Wrightstown
7. Roncalli
8. Lacrosse Aquinas
9. Peshtigo
10. Dodgeville
11. GET
12. Brown Deer
13. Somerset
14. Baldwin-Woodville
15. Lake Mills
Division Four
Finally had to drop Dominican as they lost their third game of the year to Aquinas. Brookfield Academy lost to New Berline Eisenhower and drop to #7. Marathon lost to Aburndale and fall to #10. Necedah lost to Nekoosa and Montello and fall out of the rankings with Young Coggs Prep who lost to three teams from the City Conference. Colfax lost to Elmwood but, hang on to the #15 spot and are jumped by Augusta and Wild Rose.
1. Aburndale
2. Southwestern
3. St. Mary's Springs
4. Cuba City
5. Laconia
6. Dominican
7. Brookfield Academy
8. Elk Mound
9. Shiocton
10. Marathon
11. Amherst
12. Fall Creek
13. Augusta
14. Wild Rose
15. Colfax
Division Five
Drummond lost to Green Bay NEW Lutheran and Peshtigo two top teams so they only fell to #6. Royal lost to Waupaca and Mauston and fall to the eight spot. Barneveld lost to Evansville and Belleville and fall down to 12. Almond Bancroft lost to Wisconsin Valley Lutheran and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Wisconsin Valley at 14. North Crawford lost to Viroqua and hang on to the 15 spot. MAOS lost to Milwaukee Madison and Cambridge, falling out of the rankings and are replaced by Luck at 13.
1. Randolph
2. Clayton
3. GB NEW Lutheran
4. Suring
5. Cassville
6. Drummond
7. Central Wisconsin Christian
8. Royal
9. Potosi
10. Prentice
11. Monticello
12. Barneveld
13. Luck
14. Wisconsin Valley Lutheran
15. North Crawford
There are my rankings for the past two weeks and now I probably won't have new rankings for another two weeks as there is another holiday week with limited games.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
WBBY Shootout
This past Wednesday I checked out the first day of the WBBY Shootout. It was a long day of pretty good basketball. It has been a few days since the tournament so I'll do my best to give a recap of what I saw.
Milwaukee Marquette 63 Plymouth 45
This was kind of an ugly out of control game. Plymouth just looked absolutely terrible at times as they routinely turned the ball over and took bad shots. Marquette's stingy zone defense was the real reason for this and led to numerous fast break buckets.
Mukwonago 58 Oconomowoc 43
Oconomowoc just couldn't get anything going in this game as they missed shot after shot and settled for the outside shot way too often. Mukwonago looked like a football team on the court as they have some very solid players on their team. Muk looked to get the ball to the inside every single time down the court and used their interior strength to their advantage. Game would of been even worse but, Muk pulled their starters but, had to bring them back in when Oconomowoc left their starters in and got the game inside single digits.
Oak Creek 56 Saint Thomas More 51
Was kind of a slow boring game between two undersized teams. The difference in this one was Thomas More's inability to penetrate against the Oak Creek zone defense. Thomas More seemed happy to just sit outside and shoot threes and missed them throughout much of the game until they were able to up their defensive pressure and get back into the game. For Oak Creek 6'4 senior Terrance Garner was huge as he was able to knock down the three and get in the paint and score.
Wisconsin Lutheran 65 Wauwatosa West 49
I loved watching Lutheran play as they were extremely unselfish and didn't have a go to player just everyone did their part and had no problem making the extra pass. They subbed in five in, five out for much of the game. Have incredible depth as a team. Tosa West seems to have a very strong sophomore class but, didn't stick to their offense and ended up trying to make something out of nothing. Was an uptempo game which took their big man 6'8 junior Ricky Landers right out of the game.
Onalaska 56 Wauwatosa East 44
Another game where a zone defense took one team right out of their offense. Tosa East just looked out of sink and couldn't do anything against the 2-3 zone. 6'4 senior Matt Thomas on Onalaska was off again in this one but, got more help this game unlike the game against Milwaukee Hamilton. Thomas still had his usual big scoring game though.
Aquinas 50 Dominican 47
This game was billed as the premier match up with Aquinas's 6'3 senior Bronson Koenig going against Dominican's 6'3 senior Duane Wilson. Koenig heading to Madison and Wilson to Marquette. First half went to Koenig and second half went to Wilson. The difference was Dominican was able to get their big man 6'9 sophomore Diamond Stone involved in the first half and in the second they stopped going to him. Aquinas was able to have a strong second option in 6'6 senior Michael Conway who knocked down three pointers, mid range jumpers, and had a powerful dunk.
East Troy 52 Milwaukee Riverside 50
For the first three quarters Riverside was faster and quicker then East Troy and then in the fourth quarter they just kind of relaxed and let East Troy back in the game and some clutch three point shooting late sealed the deal. Was a very nice match up watching East Troy's 6'9 twins against the 6'8 and 6'9 big men of Riverside.
Arrowhead 68 Bay Port 43
Arrowhead was another very deep team that subbed in a lot and at times it felt like Bay Port was playing one on five as the only guy that could really do anything was 6'4 senior Steven Minzlaff who scored over half the teams points. Arrowhead really pushed the tempo and penetrate hard in their dribble drive offense and kicked the ball out to their three point shooters.
Top Players
Bronson Koenig 6'3 senior Aquinas- Really is a treat to watch a guy that truly makes his team mates better. Probably the top true point guard in the state as he zips in the quick no look passes. Has the ability to pull up for the mid range or long jump shot or get to the rim and score.
Michael Conway 6'6 senior Aquinas- Hit three three point shots in the game, had a nice step back jumper, and the power dunk. He's the guy that makes this team good and he doesn't have to count on Koenig to set him up.
Ricky Finco 5'9 sophomore Arrowhead- Really didn't have a true star but, he was the teams leading scorer with 13 but, he couldn't miss from down town and hit three threes in the second quarter to ignite his team.
Steven Minzlaff 6'4 senior Bay Port- Really more of a guard but, because of his teams lack of size has to play underneath. Does a great job of guarding the big men and basically does it all on the offensive end. Posts up, shoots the three, and brings the ball up the court.
Duane Wilson 6'3 senior Dominican- Probably the top overall athlete in the state. Jumps out of the gym and even though Koenig did a nice job on him I'm not sure if anyone can stay in front of him. Can really finish at the rim in a variety of ways.
Diamone Stone 6'9 sophomore Dominican- Just a beast of a man and has a nice soft touch. Just pounded the offensive glass, hit a mid range jumper, and players really well off of Wilson. Think if they would of went to him more they may of won their game.
Nate Dodge 6'3 senior East Troy- Unquestioned leader of this team. Plays underneath in the zone defense and racks up the rebounds, ran the point at times, and knocks down threes with anyone in the state.
Brett and Alex Prahl 6'9 seniors East Troy- I'm sure they get this a lot but, it really is hard to tell the difference between the two even with the numbers 50 and 52 on their backs. Both move extremely well for players their size and run the court. Showed the ability to D up the bigger players for Riverside as well as guard the perimeter in the zone.
Nick Klar 6'4 junior Marquette- Hit some big threes in the game and benefited from running the floor and finding his corner spot where he was extremely hot.
Ravonn Posey 6'8 senior Riverside- A very very big man that has a nice touch around the rim. Doesn't get off the floor much but, was able to use his size and score against the big men of East Troy.
Nathan Tanguay 6'4 senior Mukwonago- I didn't expect it from this kid but, he can really score in the paint with a wide variety of post moves and can step out and hit the three point shot as well.
Terrence Garner 6'4 senior Oak Creek- Just a real smooth player that can really stroke it from the outside and can also go inside and score as well.
Alex Medenwaldt 5'11 junior Oak Creek- Kid that moves extremely well without the ball and can get his feet extremely quickly and knock down the open shot.
Matt Thomas 6'4 senior Onalaska- Really nothing more I can say about Thomas. Moves very well without the ball and is a great shooter. Can also score posting up.
Daymeann Stewart 5'10 junior Saint Thomas More- Didn't have a great game but, was able to his points late and get his team back into the game. Has a very quick release getting off his shot from downtown and has quick hands and can really finish at the rim.
Steffan Brown 6'0 sophomore Wauwatosa West- Really liked his game as he really looks like a confident point guard and seems like he can get his shot at any time. His team really looked to him late in the game.
Deiondre Cunningham 6'0 senior Wisconsin Lutheran- Just seemed like big time scorer. Could hit the three point shot and was able to drive to the rim and score too.
Well there is my quick synopsis of a great day of basketball and hopefully I'll be able to make it down to Milwaukee to catch another Shootout next year.
Milwaukee Marquette 63 Plymouth 45
This was kind of an ugly out of control game. Plymouth just looked absolutely terrible at times as they routinely turned the ball over and took bad shots. Marquette's stingy zone defense was the real reason for this and led to numerous fast break buckets.
Mukwonago 58 Oconomowoc 43
Oconomowoc just couldn't get anything going in this game as they missed shot after shot and settled for the outside shot way too often. Mukwonago looked like a football team on the court as they have some very solid players on their team. Muk looked to get the ball to the inside every single time down the court and used their interior strength to their advantage. Game would of been even worse but, Muk pulled their starters but, had to bring them back in when Oconomowoc left their starters in and got the game inside single digits.
Oak Creek 56 Saint Thomas More 51
Was kind of a slow boring game between two undersized teams. The difference in this one was Thomas More's inability to penetrate against the Oak Creek zone defense. Thomas More seemed happy to just sit outside and shoot threes and missed them throughout much of the game until they were able to up their defensive pressure and get back into the game. For Oak Creek 6'4 senior Terrance Garner was huge as he was able to knock down the three and get in the paint and score.
Wisconsin Lutheran 65 Wauwatosa West 49
I loved watching Lutheran play as they were extremely unselfish and didn't have a go to player just everyone did their part and had no problem making the extra pass. They subbed in five in, five out for much of the game. Have incredible depth as a team. Tosa West seems to have a very strong sophomore class but, didn't stick to their offense and ended up trying to make something out of nothing. Was an uptempo game which took their big man 6'8 junior Ricky Landers right out of the game.
Onalaska 56 Wauwatosa East 44
Another game where a zone defense took one team right out of their offense. Tosa East just looked out of sink and couldn't do anything against the 2-3 zone. 6'4 senior Matt Thomas on Onalaska was off again in this one but, got more help this game unlike the game against Milwaukee Hamilton. Thomas still had his usual big scoring game though.
Aquinas 50 Dominican 47
This game was billed as the premier match up with Aquinas's 6'3 senior Bronson Koenig going against Dominican's 6'3 senior Duane Wilson. Koenig heading to Madison and Wilson to Marquette. First half went to Koenig and second half went to Wilson. The difference was Dominican was able to get their big man 6'9 sophomore Diamond Stone involved in the first half and in the second they stopped going to him. Aquinas was able to have a strong second option in 6'6 senior Michael Conway who knocked down three pointers, mid range jumpers, and had a powerful dunk.
East Troy 52 Milwaukee Riverside 50
For the first three quarters Riverside was faster and quicker then East Troy and then in the fourth quarter they just kind of relaxed and let East Troy back in the game and some clutch three point shooting late sealed the deal. Was a very nice match up watching East Troy's 6'9 twins against the 6'8 and 6'9 big men of Riverside.
Arrowhead 68 Bay Port 43
Arrowhead was another very deep team that subbed in a lot and at times it felt like Bay Port was playing one on five as the only guy that could really do anything was 6'4 senior Steven Minzlaff who scored over half the teams points. Arrowhead really pushed the tempo and penetrate hard in their dribble drive offense and kicked the ball out to their three point shooters.
Top Players
Bronson Koenig 6'3 senior Aquinas- Really is a treat to watch a guy that truly makes his team mates better. Probably the top true point guard in the state as he zips in the quick no look passes. Has the ability to pull up for the mid range or long jump shot or get to the rim and score.
Michael Conway 6'6 senior Aquinas- Hit three three point shots in the game, had a nice step back jumper, and the power dunk. He's the guy that makes this team good and he doesn't have to count on Koenig to set him up.
Ricky Finco 5'9 sophomore Arrowhead- Really didn't have a true star but, he was the teams leading scorer with 13 but, he couldn't miss from down town and hit three threes in the second quarter to ignite his team.
Steven Minzlaff 6'4 senior Bay Port- Really more of a guard but, because of his teams lack of size has to play underneath. Does a great job of guarding the big men and basically does it all on the offensive end. Posts up, shoots the three, and brings the ball up the court.
Duane Wilson 6'3 senior Dominican- Probably the top overall athlete in the state. Jumps out of the gym and even though Koenig did a nice job on him I'm not sure if anyone can stay in front of him. Can really finish at the rim in a variety of ways.
Diamone Stone 6'9 sophomore Dominican- Just a beast of a man and has a nice soft touch. Just pounded the offensive glass, hit a mid range jumper, and players really well off of Wilson. Think if they would of went to him more they may of won their game.
Nate Dodge 6'3 senior East Troy- Unquestioned leader of this team. Plays underneath in the zone defense and racks up the rebounds, ran the point at times, and knocks down threes with anyone in the state.
Brett and Alex Prahl 6'9 seniors East Troy- I'm sure they get this a lot but, it really is hard to tell the difference between the two even with the numbers 50 and 52 on their backs. Both move extremely well for players their size and run the court. Showed the ability to D up the bigger players for Riverside as well as guard the perimeter in the zone.
Nick Klar 6'4 junior Marquette- Hit some big threes in the game and benefited from running the floor and finding his corner spot where he was extremely hot.
Ravonn Posey 6'8 senior Riverside- A very very big man that has a nice touch around the rim. Doesn't get off the floor much but, was able to use his size and score against the big men of East Troy.
Nathan Tanguay 6'4 senior Mukwonago- I didn't expect it from this kid but, he can really score in the paint with a wide variety of post moves and can step out and hit the three point shot as well.
Terrence Garner 6'4 senior Oak Creek- Just a real smooth player that can really stroke it from the outside and can also go inside and score as well.
Alex Medenwaldt 5'11 junior Oak Creek- Kid that moves extremely well without the ball and can get his feet extremely quickly and knock down the open shot.
Matt Thomas 6'4 senior Onalaska- Really nothing more I can say about Thomas. Moves very well without the ball and is a great shooter. Can also score posting up.
Daymeann Stewart 5'10 junior Saint Thomas More- Didn't have a great game but, was able to his points late and get his team back into the game. Has a very quick release getting off his shot from downtown and has quick hands and can really finish at the rim.
Steffan Brown 6'0 sophomore Wauwatosa West- Really liked his game as he really looks like a confident point guard and seems like he can get his shot at any time. His team really looked to him late in the game.
Deiondre Cunningham 6'0 senior Wisconsin Lutheran- Just seemed like big time scorer. Could hit the three point shot and was able to drive to the rim and score too.
Well there is my quick synopsis of a great day of basketball and hopefully I'll be able to make it down to Milwaukee to catch another Shootout next year.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Week Four Rankings
Another week, another round of team rankings.
Division One
Sun Prairie lost to Madison Memorial and fell to the seven spot. Appleton West lost to Neenah and fall only one spot to #13 and Homestead falls out of the rankings having lost to Milwaukee Marquette who replace them in the rankings.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee Hamilton
3. Milwaukee Vincent
4. Milwaukee King
5. Brookfield Central
6. Madison Memorial
7. De Pere
8. Neenah
9. Sun Prairie
10. Mukwonago
11. Arrowhead
12. Sussex Hamilton
13. Appleton West
14. Racine Case
15. Milwaukee Marquette
Division Two
D2 continues to show that they are the most volatile division. Onalaska lost to Milwaukee Hamilton and drop to #4. Pulaski lost to Ashwaubenon who lost to GB Southwest, which knock Pulaski to #9 and Ashwaubenon to #15. Rhinelander lost to Stevens Point and drop to #12. Tosa East lost to Sussex Hamilton which doesn't hurt them much and they remain at the same spot. Pius lost twice and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Lacrosse Central at 14.
1. Rice Lake
2. Waunakee
3. Plymouth
4. Onalaska
5. Seymour
6. Wisconsin Lutheran
7. Whitefish Bay
8. Wauwatosa East
9. Pulaski
10. Wilmont
11. Waukesha Catholic Memorial
12. Rhinelander
13. New Berlin Eisenhower
14. Lacrosse Central
15. Ashwaubenon
Division Three
D3 once again proves to be the most stable division as the only change was Somerset defeated BW and Prescott and leap frogs both of them coming in at #14 and Prescott falls out of the rankings.
1. Little Chute
2. Lodi
3. East Troy
4. Wisconsin Dells
5. Marshall
6. Brown Deer
7.GET
8. Wrightstown
9. Peshtigo
10. Roncalli
11. Lacrosse Aquinas
12. Dodgeville
13. Oostburg
14. Somerset
15. Baldwin-Woodville
Division Four
Dominican lost to Milwaukee Vincent which doesn't affect them at all as the continue to hang on to the #1 spot. Brookfield Academy lost to Wisconsin Lutheran which hurt them alittle as they fall to the #5 spot. Colfax lost to Elmwood and fell to #14. Pacelli lost to Amherst and Hurley lost three times and both of them fell out of the rankings. Fall Creek lost to Arcadia and dropped to #15. Amherst and Young Coggs Prep are the new teams to enter the rankings.
1. Dominican
2. Aburndale
3. Southwestern
4. St. Mary's Springs
5. Brookfield Academy
6. Cuba City
7. Laconia
8. Marathon
9. Elk Mound
10. Shiocton
11. Necedah
12. Amherst
13. Young Coggs Prep
14. Colfax
15. Fall Creek
Division Five
Suring lost to Peshtigo a top D3 team and drop to #6. Potosi lost to Cassville and dropped to #12. CWC lost to Cambria Friesland and fall to #10. Prentice lost to Medford dropping them to #13. Fall River lost twice and Whitehall lost to Eleva-Strum, taking them both out of the rankings and they are replaced by Milwaukee Academy of Science and Monticello.
1. Randolph
2. Drummond
3. Clayton
4. Royal
5. GB NEW Lutheran
6. Suring
7. Barneveld
8. Almond Bancroft
9. Cassville
10. Central Wisconsin Christian
11. North Crawford
12. Potosi
13. Prentice
14. Milwaukee Academy of Science
15. Monticello
Well there are my new rankings for this week.
Division One
Sun Prairie lost to Madison Memorial and fell to the seven spot. Appleton West lost to Neenah and fall only one spot to #13 and Homestead falls out of the rankings having lost to Milwaukee Marquette who replace them in the rankings.
1. Germantown
2. Milwaukee Hamilton
3. Milwaukee Vincent
4. Milwaukee King
5. Brookfield Central
6. Madison Memorial
7. De Pere
8. Neenah
9. Sun Prairie
10. Mukwonago
11. Arrowhead
12. Sussex Hamilton
13. Appleton West
14. Racine Case
15. Milwaukee Marquette
Division Two
D2 continues to show that they are the most volatile division. Onalaska lost to Milwaukee Hamilton and drop to #4. Pulaski lost to Ashwaubenon who lost to GB Southwest, which knock Pulaski to #9 and Ashwaubenon to #15. Rhinelander lost to Stevens Point and drop to #12. Tosa East lost to Sussex Hamilton which doesn't hurt them much and they remain at the same spot. Pius lost twice and fall out of the rankings and are replaced by Lacrosse Central at 14.
1. Rice Lake
2. Waunakee
3. Plymouth
4. Onalaska
5. Seymour
6. Wisconsin Lutheran
7. Whitefish Bay
8. Wauwatosa East
9. Pulaski
10. Wilmont
11. Waukesha Catholic Memorial
12. Rhinelander
13. New Berlin Eisenhower
14. Lacrosse Central
15. Ashwaubenon
Division Three
D3 once again proves to be the most stable division as the only change was Somerset defeated BW and Prescott and leap frogs both of them coming in at #14 and Prescott falls out of the rankings.
1. Little Chute
2. Lodi
3. East Troy
4. Wisconsin Dells
5. Marshall
6. Brown Deer
7.GET
8. Wrightstown
9. Peshtigo
10. Roncalli
11. Lacrosse Aquinas
12. Dodgeville
13. Oostburg
14. Somerset
15. Baldwin-Woodville
Division Four
Dominican lost to Milwaukee Vincent which doesn't affect them at all as the continue to hang on to the #1 spot. Brookfield Academy lost to Wisconsin Lutheran which hurt them alittle as they fall to the #5 spot. Colfax lost to Elmwood and fell to #14. Pacelli lost to Amherst and Hurley lost three times and both of them fell out of the rankings. Fall Creek lost to Arcadia and dropped to #15. Amherst and Young Coggs Prep are the new teams to enter the rankings.
1. Dominican
2. Aburndale
3. Southwestern
4. St. Mary's Springs
5. Brookfield Academy
6. Cuba City
7. Laconia
8. Marathon
9. Elk Mound
10. Shiocton
11. Necedah
12. Amherst
13. Young Coggs Prep
14. Colfax
15. Fall Creek
Division Five
Suring lost to Peshtigo a top D3 team and drop to #6. Potosi lost to Cassville and dropped to #12. CWC lost to Cambria Friesland and fall to #10. Prentice lost to Medford dropping them to #13. Fall River lost twice and Whitehall lost to Eleva-Strum, taking them both out of the rankings and they are replaced by Milwaukee Academy of Science and Monticello.
1. Randolph
2. Drummond
3. Clayton
4. Royal
5. GB NEW Lutheran
6. Suring
7. Barneveld
8. Almond Bancroft
9. Cassville
10. Central Wisconsin Christian
11. North Crawford
12. Potosi
13. Prentice
14. Milwaukee Academy of Science
15. Monticello
Well there are my new rankings for this week.
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