With the July "live" evaluation period set to take off tomorrow, today is a perfect day to take a look at some of the top 2010 and 2011 prospects in the state of Wisconsin who stand to and/or should collect a lot of attention this month as coaches take aim on the recruiting trail for prospects across the country:
TEN WISCONSIN 2010 PROSPECTS TO WATCH
(Note: Listed in alphabetical order)
6-3 SG - Vander Blue - Madison Memorial - Milwaukee Spartans Grassroots
Early July 2009 Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
One of the premiere talents left on the board in the 2010 class is already generating interest from schools in the Pac 10, Big East, Big 12, SEC, and the Big Ten. Explosively athleticism combined with solid skills and a lethal perimeter stroke have Blue at the top of host of high major programs boards as a must see talent in the 2010 class this July. Bottom line is Blue is the real deal and schools from across the country are lining up in bunches with interest since he re-opened his recruitment this spring.
6-5 SF - Flavien Davis - Wisconsin Lutheran - Wisconsin Scholars Grassroots
Early July 2009 Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
After collecting a state ship earlier this spring, Davis has turned in a number of solid efforts but none bigger than an M.V.P. type performance alongside Steve McWhorter to capture the 2009 NY2LA Sports Invitational 17U championship in May. At 6-5 with a lethal mid range game and an almost 7 foot wingspan, Davis stands to collect a lot of looks this July with strong performances on the travel circuit.
6-3 PG - Andy Fox - Arrowhead - Wisconsin Swing Shaw Grassroots
Early July Schedule
2009 Kentucky Hoopfest - July 9-12, 2009 - Louisville, Kentucky
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
While McWhorter may be a sleeper, Fox is easily the most underrated prospect in the state of Wisconsin for the 2010 class. Excellent instincts, solid handles, can get to the cup, and the ability to stroke the basketball, Fox can impact a game as a playmaker or as a perimeter shooter. While certain politics have worked hard to keep Fox below the radar, Fox doesn't duck any competition and can match up with any 2010 PG in the state of Wisconsin and more than hold his own. His 35+ performance this spring in the Swish & Dish Spring Warm-Up and a monster showing in a Regional final loss at the WIAA state tournament were just a sample of Fox can bring to the table. With the ability to take over games from the outside, by playmaking, or by attacking the rim, Fox could see his stock soar with a strong showing this July. Anyone mid major program in the country looking for a floor general who knows how to play should take a look at this young Wisconsin talent.
6-3 PG - Josh Gasser - Port Washington - Wisconsin Swing Selk Grassroots
Early July 2009 Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Arguably the top PG on the board in the 2010 class for the state of Wisconsin, Gasser can score it in bunches and has excellent instincts, solid floor leadership, and the ability to make big plays on both ends of the floor. A lights out perimeter shooter who can hit the mid range and create, Gasser is one of the most underrated floor generals in the 2010 class regionally and nationally and an excellent perimeter talent who knows how to play.
6-4 SG - Troy Huff - Brookfield Academy - Playground Elite
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
A sharpshooting perimeter talent, Huff has turned in his best spring to date with a number of strong showings including a breakout performance at the 2009 Sabes Invitational in Minnesota. Equipped with a lethal perimeter stroke, Huff has showed a high level of consistency in hitting his perimeter jumper and blended that with an improved ability to attack the rim and finish in traffic. The young talent recently grabbed an offer from Montana and heads into July playing his best basketball of his young career looking to grab more interest with strong showings.
6-4 G - Chim Kadima - Milwaukee Lutheran - Milwaukee Spartans Grassroots
Early July 2009 Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
An excellent perimeter shooting talent, Kadima has played the combo guard spot the past few years but his upside and potential is higher as a straight SG given his ability to catch and shoot the basketball, his mid range stroke, etc. Solid instincts and court awareness, Kadima could see attention from a host of schools with a strong showing this July.
6-7 SF - Reid Koenen - Racine Prairie - Playground Elite
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
One of the best kept secrets in the state, Koenen is a sharpshooting wing talent with range that extends beyond the arc. Raw on the physical side, Keonen is at his best shooting the basketball and has his best years in front of him. Already having turned in a solid high school season and some strong showings this spring, Koenen could collect a lot of interest with a solid July showing.
6-2 PG - Steve McWhorter - Racine St. Catherines - Wisconsin Scholars Grassroots
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
One of the true sleepers in the 2009 class, expect that to change as McWhorter takes the floor in July. Pound for pound arguably the toughest PG in the 2010 class for the state of Wisconsin, McWhorter can handle the basketball, has nice vision, and can create. Add to the mix an unstoppable ability to get to the rim and solid dribble penetration skills and its easy to see why schools in the Horizon and Missouri Valley conferences are already showing interest. With a strong July showing McWhorter stands to see his stock soar regionally.
6-6 F - Chip Rank - Cedarburg - Wisconsin Swing Selk Grassroots
Early July 2009 Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Pound for pound Rank is one of the toughest players in the 2010 class in the region. He attacks the glass, always competes, can score around the basket, and has matched up against some of the best in the Midwest and been dominant time and time again. View as a bit of a "tweener" the two sport star (i.e. Football) is a blue collar nuts and bolts type forward who you can pencil in a double double for any time he takes the floor. Bottom line is Rank makes and impact and is worth the look for anyone in the market for an aggressive forward to make an impact on both ends at the mid to high major collegiate level. Highly underrated regionally and nationally.
6-3 SG - Evan Richard - Cuba City - Wisconsin Swing Selk
Early July Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
A lights out perimeter shooter, Richard can fill it up in major fashion when he gets it going and has done so on more than one occasion over the past 12 months. Arguably one of the best pure scoring talents in the state for the 2010 class, Richard is below the radar but has the possibility of changing all that with strong showing this July. An instinctive talent, Richard can fill it up with the best of them in the state.
Others of Note:
2010 6-3 G - Trevor Haas - New London - Wisconsin Blizzard
2010 6-3 G - Austin Armga - Waupun - Randolph Boys
2010 6-6 F - Matt Craggs - Kimberly - DTA Devin Harris Superstars
2010 6-0 G - Derrick Cook - South - Milwaukee Spartans
2010 6-9 F - Kyle Kelm - Randolph - Wisconsin Swing Selk
TEN WISCONSIN 2011 PROSPECTS TO WATCH
(Note: Listed in alphabetical order)
6-6 PF - Cinmeon Bowers - Nicolet - Playground Elite
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational - Mequon, Wisconsin
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Strong powerful versatile interior talent with an excellent frame, the ability to dominate the paint, and range that extends beyond the arc. One of the most potentially physically dominant interior talents in the state, Bowers continues to generate interest from high major programs across the country and joins the likes of Harris, Winters, Cook, and Longstreet as top 100 national prospects in a loaded 2011 class for the state of Wisconsin.
6-6 G/F - Elgin Cook - Milwaukee Hamilton - DTA Devin Harris Superstars
Early July Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
One of the most explosive athletes in the 2011 class, Cook continues to generate interest from schools both regionally and nationally with a versatile still developing skill package. Blessed with nice length and sick hops, Cook attacks the glass well, can finish in transition, and isn't afraid to posterize someone in transition or half court sets if need be. Turned in a breakout performance last fall at the Breakfast of Champions league and has never looked back. Arguably has some of the best upside of any 2011 prospect in the state.
6-7 F - Darnell Harris - Milwaukee Hamilton - DTA Devin Harris Superstars
Early July Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Versatile and skilled, Harris continues to display a mid range and perimeter skill package that causes opposing problems for teams and coaches alike. With range that extends beyond the arc and a lethal mid range stroke, Harris continues to grab interest from across the country and recently secured an offer from the Big East as Providence put it on the table. With a strong July showing expect the recruitment of Harris to continue to pick up as he's another of the strong prospects in the state already on the radar both regionally and nationally.
6-6 G/F - Paul Jesperson - Merrill - Wisconsin Playmakers
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
A sharpshooting perimeter talent, Jesperson can fill it up in big time fashion and is arguably the premiere shooting talent in the 2011 class for the state of Wisconsin. Instinctive, good length, and solid skills, Jesperson can take over the game when he gets it going and has a number of mid and high major programs looking in his direction as a result.
6-7 F - Chris Kading - DePere - Wisconsin Blizzard Kellet
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
One of the top sleepers in the state for the 2011 class to many, Kading has been on the radar at NY2LASports.com and 414Hoops.com after some solid showings with the Blizzard program this spring. A solid athlete, Kading makes an impact on both ends and is one of the fastest rising young talents in the state. Has a chance to see his stock explode with strong showings this July. This young man can play and makes a big time impact whenever he takes the floor.
6-1 PG - Darell Longstreet - Kenosha Tremper - Playground Elite
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
The top PG prospect available in the state of Wisconsin for the 2011 class, Longstreet has turned in his strongest spring to date and collected Big East, Pac 10, Big Ten, and ACC interest in the process. Excellent instincts, solid vision, an the ability to score the basketball are his trademarks but Longstreet continues to display solid playmaking skills as well. Another of the top 100 national Class of 2011 prospects in the state, Longstreet stands to see his stock soar with a strong July showing.
6-7 F - Phil Romback - Seymour - Bay City Hoops
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational - July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
One of the breakout performers of the past 12 months, Romback continues to elevate his status with strong performances. He brings to the table solid physical tools, nice instincts, and developing inside outside skill package that makes a major impact at times. Like his potential with hard work over the next 12-18 months and expect a number of schools to express interest if he turns in strong showings this July.
6-5 SG - Haki Stampley - Milwaukee Hamilton - DTA Devin Harris Superstars
Early July Schedule
Adidas It Takes Five July 6-8, 2009 - Cincinnati, Ohio
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 NY2LASports.com Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Another of the top sleepers regionally, Stampley has an excellent frame, nice length, and range that extends beyond the arc. With a number of solid spring performances under his belt, Stampley heads into July as one of the guys looking to get on the national radar. He can fill it up when he gets it going and with strong consistent efforts in July expect his recruiting stock to take off. Excellent potential.
6-7 F/C - Christian Williams - Nicolet - Playground Elite
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Chicago Summer Classic July 9-11, 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
2009 Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Another of the fast rising young talents in the state, Williams continues to showcase strong interior skills, a quickly developing post game and solid rebounding instincts on both ends. A big wide bodied interior talent, Williams turned in his best performance at the 2009 Sabes Invitational and continues to elevate his status as one of the 2011 prospects to keep tabs on in the state over the next 12 months.
6-5 SF - Quevyn Winters - Milwaukee Washington - Milwaukee Spartans Grassroots
Early July Schedule
2009 NY2LASports.com Next Level Invitational - Mequon, Wisconsin
2009 Summer Jam July 12-15, 2009 - Mequon, Wisconsin
Arguably the most skilled 2011 talent in the state of Wisconsin, Winters is collecting Big East, Big 12, and Big Ten interest for good reason...he knows how to play. The young City Conference standout has a lethal inside outside skill package combined with excellent instincts and a big game mentality. He wants the ball when it matters the most and he can takeover games at times. Excellent floor game for the fast rising Top 100 national 2011 prospects from Milwaukee.
Others of Note:
2011 5-10 PG - Charles Lee - Milwaukee Hamilton - DTA Devin Harris Superstars
2011 5-11 PG - Nimrod Hilliard - Madison East - Madison Spartans
2011 6-1 G - Joel Lindberg - Superior - Wisconsin Playmakers
2011 6-2 G - Kiwane Crowder - Milwaukee Hamilton - Playground Elite
2011 6-9 F - J.J. Panoske - Broadhead - Randolph Boys Club