SBNation.com User Community: Phil Mitten https://www.sbnation.com/users/Phil%20Mitten Posts made by Phil Mitten on SBNation.com JT Rock - C (2024) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jt-rock Phil Mitten Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:55:42 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/JT-Rock-at-Lincoln-282342/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/JT-Rock-46127562/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (C)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2024/jt-rock-278622" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (C)<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/south-dakota-rankings/2024-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #1 player in SD in 2024</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: August 5, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: X-star (0.9xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (# C/# overall/# SD); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="K3KNcz">2020-21: Freshman (Lincoln)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="x01fPA">Wisconsin is in early with another rising sophomore, this time a 7-footer offered only by Iowa State and nearby South Dakota State. With native son and assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft leading the recruitment, the Badgers look to be a good fit for Jeffrey “JT” Rock’s skillset early on. His shooting range is a plus as is his fluidity, both of which helped him impress with SD Attack on the AAU circuit last summer. Being so young, Rock has plenty of time to fill out his frame considerably.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very excited and humbled to receive an offer from the University of Wisconsin! Huge thanks to Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/GregGard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregGard</a>, Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/krabbenhoftjoe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@krabbenhoftjoe</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BadgerMBB</a> for a great visit! ⚪ <a href="https://t.co/VtLeSKFlWn">pic.twitter.com/VtLeSKFlWn</a></p>— JT_Rock35 (@JTRock12) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTRock12/status/1450654165089259530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="q9zyFE"><small><em>Offered Oct. 17, 2021</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>9/29: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fiowa-state%2Fbbmen-recruiting%2F2021%2F09%2F29%2Fiowa-state-cyclones-mens-basketball-sets-visits-milan-momcilovic-jt-rock%2F5914736001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjt-rock" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Iowa State men’s basketball set to host two visitors at Cyclones vs. Kansas football</a> (Des Moines Register)<br>6/21: <a href="http://tchoops.blogspot.com/2021/06/2021-mbca-camp-thoughts.html">2021 MBCA Camp Thoughts</a> (Twin Cities Hoops Czar)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="XhAo3j">Highlights: <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/south-dakota/sioux-falls/lincoln-high-school16/jt-rock">2021 Highlights</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15955950/jt-rock"><small>Highlights on HUDL</small></a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule</p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JTRock12">@JTRock12</a></p> <p id="MuscCz"></p> John Blackwell https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/john-blackwell Phil Mitten Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:14:48 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/John-Blackwell-at-Brother-Rice-281057/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/John-Blackwell-46125427/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (CG)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2023/john-blackwell-279173" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (SG)<br>ESPN: NR<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/michigan/rankings/2023-rankings" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #5 player in Michigan in 2023</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Sept. 14, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em>; #7 player in MI in 2023 by Prep Hoops</p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2021-22: Junior (Br. Rice)<br>2020-21: Sophomore (Br. Rice)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Blackwell is part of a loaded Brother Rice program in the Detroit suburbs who also plays with two of his acclaimed teammates for The Family on the Nike EYBL circuit. He’ll need to improve his ballhandling to be viewed as a true lead guard in the future. Blackwell holds a VCU offer in addition to <a href="https://basketball.thedzone.com/players/john-b-blackwell">a handful</a> of MAC and Horizon League offers at the moment, but has been in touch with both Michigan and <a href="https://twitter.com/coachrickp1/status/1404864177181708293">Michigan State</a>. He received his offer form Wisconsin during an official visit on the weekend of the Eastern Michigan football game.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to say that I have received a offer from the University Of Wisconsin! <a href="https://t.co/MYgqkyThF0">pic.twitter.com/MYgqkyThF0</a></p>— johnblackwell (@_Johnblackwell1) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Johnblackwell1/status/1436884224842346499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="2I1Eb9"><small><em>Offered on September 11, 2021</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>7/25: <a href="https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2021/07/25/prep-notebook-brother-rice-quartet-raising-their-game-in-offseason/">Brother Rice quartet raising their game in offseason</a> (The Oakland Press)<br>6/21: <a href="https://mgoblog.com/content/hoops-recruiting-first-look-2023-guards">Hoops Recruiting, The First Look: 2023 Guards</a> (MGoBlog)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="w8oCJ8">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YQcMrVf41g">John Blackwell (2023/Brother Rice) - Game Highlights vs Orchard Lake St Mary’s</a> (2.27.21)<br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13809569/Johnathan-Blackwell/highlights"><small>More highlights @ HUDL</small></a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | Detroit Free Press</p> <p id="1HLDtQ">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_Johnblackwell1">@_Johnblackwell1</a></p> <p id="b3FjOB"></p> Basketball Recruiting Archive: 2021 https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2021 Phil Mitten Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:05:10 -0400 <p align="right" style="font-size: 85%;" id="YNhcZw"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/scholarship-grid">Go to Scholarship Grid &amp; Depth Chart &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/historical-recruiting-calendar">Go to Historical Recruiting Calendar &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball">Go to Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</a></p> <div class="read-more" id="V4z9VY"> <strong>Jump to</strong>: Class of 2021 <strong>|</strong> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2020">2020</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2019">2019</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2018">2018</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2017">2017</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2016">2016</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2015">2015</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2014">2014</a> <a basketball-recruiting-archive-2014href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2013">2013</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2012">2012</a> </div> <p id="FjaoTb"><a target="_blank" href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/11561983/classof2021.0.png"><img alt="Class of 2021" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/11561983/classof2021.0.png"></a></p> <div id="zmT3t8"> <p><strong>Players signed: 4</strong><br><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/chris-hodges"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/chris-hodges">Chris Hodges</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>PF | Schaumburg, Ill.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/chucky-hepburn"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/chucky-hepburn">Chucky Hepburn</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>PG | Bellevue, Neb.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/matthew-mors"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/matthew-mors">Matthew Mors</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>SF | Yankton, S.D.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/markus-ilver"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/markus-ilver">Markus Ilver</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>SF | Tallin, Estonia</em></p> </div> <p style="font-size: 75%;" id="MaR7gp"><strong>Offered:</strong><br>SG: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/max-christie" target="_blank">Max Christie</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/max-christie"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/7/21316076/max-christie-michigan-state-rolling-meadows" target="_blank">Michigan St.</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/julian-roper">Julian Roper</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/julian-roper"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/05/04/orchard-lake-st-marys-guard-julian-roper-commits-northwestern/3079516001/" target="_blank">Northwestern</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/louis-lesmond">Louis Lesmond</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/louis-lesmond"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/13/21290226/louis-lesmond-harvard-niles-notre-dame-basketball" target="_blank">Harvard</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/isaiah-barnes">Isaiah Barnes</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/isaiah-barnes"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Article/michigan-wolverines-basketball-recruiting-isaiah-barnes-commitment-juwan-howard-148501239/" target="_blank">Michigan</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/hunter-sallis">Hunter Sallis</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/hunter-sallis"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Gonzaga-basketball-5-star-Hunter-Sallis-commits-to-Bulldogs-163099271/" target="_blank">Gonzaga</a>}</em>, <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/lucas-taylor">Lucas Taylor</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/lucas-taylor"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<s><a target="_blank" href="https://www.si.com/college/recruiting/basketball/lucas-taylor-commits-to-clemson-brad-brownell-tigers-heritage">Clemson</a></s>/<a href="https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2021/04/05/lucas-taylor-wake-forest-commit-2021-heritage-clemson-basketball/7083295002/" target="_blank">Wake Forest</a>}</em><br>SF: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/patrick-baldwin">Patrick Baldwin, Jr.</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/patrick-baldwin"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-schools%2F2021%2F05%2F12%2Fpatrick-baldwin-jr-announces-commitment-uwm-basketball%2F6915642002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbasketball-recruiting-archive-2021" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Milwaukee</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/bryce-hopkins">Bryce Hopkins</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/bryce-hopkins"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<s><a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Louisville-Cardinals-basketball-recruiting-de-commitment-Bryce-Hopkins-top-40-150043481/" target="_blank">Louisville</a></s>/<a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2020/10/26/kentucky-basketball-recruiting-bryce-hopkins-commits-2021-class/5802938002/" target="_blank">Kentucky</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/james-graham">James Graham III</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/james-graham"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-mens-basketball-commit-graham-2021-20200819-jkciq3wssfhk7djs6jxyajzc4u-story.html" target="_blank">Maryland</a>}</em><br>C: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jackson-grant">Jackson Grant</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jackson-grant"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/olympias-four-center-jackson-grant-commits-to-uw-huskies/" target="_blank">Washington</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/logan-duncomb">Logan Duncomb</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/logan-duncomb"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Findiana%2F2020%2F04%2F07%2Fcincinnati-big-man-logan-duncomb-commits-iu-basketball%2F2961468001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbasketball-recruiting-archive-2021" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Indiana</a>}</em></p> <div id="idn4Us"><p style="font-size: 75%;"><strong>Others recruited:</strong><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jadin-Johnson-46057556/" target="_blank">Jadin Johnson</a> <em>{<a href="https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/millard-north-point-guard-jadin-johnson-commits-to-old-dominion/article_d71844ad-363b-5511-8c3d-c4c60155deca.html" target="_blank">Old Dominion</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Josh-OGarro-46094966/" target="_blank">Josh O'Garro</a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/college/oklahoma/Article/Josh-OGarro-OU-Basketball-Commits-2020-Oklahoma-Sooners-Hoops-Lon-Kruger-Recruits-149963243/" target="_blank">reclassified to '20</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/David-Joplin-46050550/" target="_blank">David Joplin</a> <em>{<s><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-schools%2F2020%2F08%2F16%2Fbrookfield-centrals-david-joplin-commits-play-basketball-texas%2F5596823002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbasketball-recruiting-archive-2021" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Texas</a></s>/<a href="https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/not-much-more-you-can-ask-for-former-state-champion-david-joplin-signs-with-marquette-basketball" target="_blank">Marquette</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/player/andrew-morgan-46101001/" target="_blank">Andrew Morgan</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/basketball/6726019-Waseca-big-man-with-a-Big-Ten-basketball-offer-chose-Bison-because-program-fit-me-the-most#:~:text=The%206%2Dfoot%2D9%20power,a%20Big%20Ten%20Conference%20member.&amp;text=Morgan%20said%20NDSU%2C%20Iowa%20and,were%20his%20top%20three%20choices." target="_blank">North Dakota St.</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Treyton-Thompson-46057675/" target="_blank">Treyton Thompson</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/basketball/4802226-Alexandrias-Thompson-commits-to-Gopher-basketball-program" target="_blank">Minnesota</a>}</em></p></div> <p style="font-size: 75%;" id="QZ9K25"><strong>Other top prep players in Wisconsin:</strong><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Mike-Foster-46048914/" target="_blank">Michael Foster</a> <em>{<strike><a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/elite-2021-forward-michael-foster-decommits-from-arizona-state" target="_blank">Arizona St.</a></strike>/<a href="https://www.nba.com/news/5-star-prospect-michael-foster-jr-signs-with-nba-g-league-ignite" target="_blank">G League</a>}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Tyrese-Hunter-46086033/" target="_blank">Tyrese Hunter</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amestrib.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2020/08/04/four-star-guard-tyrese-hunter-commits-to-iowa-state/42143955/">Iowa State}</a></em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amestrib.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2020/08/04/four-star-guard-tyrese-hunter-commits-to-iowa-state/42143955/"><br> </a><a href="https://247sports.com/player/brandin-podziemski-46102373/" target="_blank">Brandin Podziemski</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.si.com/college/illinois/recruiting/brandin-podziemski-wisconsin-2021-mr-basketball-picks-illinois-april-13-2021" target="_blank">Illinois</a>}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/player/kobe-johnson-46058937/" target="_blank">Kobe Johnson</a> <em>{USC}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Cade-Meyer-46085463/" target="_blank">Cade Meyer</a> <em>{<a href="https://twitter.com/WisconsinPGC/status/1296114748401082368" target="_blank">Green Bay</a>}</em></p> <table width="100%" bordercolor="#b40001" border="0" id="ePTt2u"><tbody><tr class="p5"><td style="background-color: #ffe4e1;" class="p5"> <strong>Legend:</strong><br><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png"><em> player has prospect profile page<br><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> star rating according to 247Sports Composite rankings</em> </td></tr></tbody></table> Josh Dix - G (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/josh-dix Phil Mitten Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:02:21 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Josh-Dix-at-Abraham-Lincoln-252357/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/player/josh-dix-46093946/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 89 (#24 SG)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/josh-dix-259260" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (SG)<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/iowa/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #1 player in 2022 in Iowa</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: August 6, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: X-star (0.9xxx) by 24/7 Composite (# SG/# overall/# IA); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Fsports-awards%2F2021%2F03%2F25%2Fiowa-high-school-basketball-all-iowa-boys-basketball-team-sports-awards-tamin-lipsey%2F4664488001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">All-Iowa Elite Team (Des Moines Register)</a><br>2021 <a href="https://iowasportswriters.com/2021/03/16/devries-named-mr-iowa-basketball-ipswa-announces-2021-all-state-basketball-team/">First Team All-State - Class 4A (IPSWA)</a><br>2021 <a href="https://www.missouririverconf.org/images/files/b7_file130_24401.pdf">First Team All-Conference (MRAC)</a><br>2020 <a href="https://www.missouririverconf.org/images/files/b7_file130_24401.pdf">First Team All-Conference (MRAC)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2021: Adidas 3SSB (OSA)<br>2020-21: 19.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.3 bpg, 54.5% FG, 37.8% 3PT | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Frecruiting%2F2021%2F04%2F29%2Fjosh-dix-basketball-recruiting-drake-iowa-purdue-wake-forest-creighton-council-bluffs-lincoln%2F7382869002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Junior (Lincoln)</a><br>2019-20: 17.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 52.5% FG, 39.3% 3PT <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Frecruiting%2F2021%2F04%2F29%2Fjosh-dix-basketball-recruiting-drake-iowa-purdue-wake-forest-creighton-council-bluffs-lincoln%2F7382869002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sophomore (Lincoln)</a><br>2018-19: 10.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg | <a href="https://ia.varsitybound.com/sports/boysbasketball/2018-19/cblincoln/varsity/Stats?competitor=athlete&amp;range=season&amp;block=per">Freshman (Lincoln)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Iowa</h4></div> <p id="x01fPA">Holding offers from Iowa, Wake Forest, Drake, Minnesota, Purdue, Northern Iowa, Colorado State, and now Wisconsin, Josh Dix is a well-rounded two-guard with great size and shooting ability. Regarded as the first- or second-ranked player in Iowa’s 2022 high school class, Dix had great things to say about UW and the program’s consistency after his official visit on August 5. He has also taken an unofficial visit to Iowa and an official to Wake. Dix is on a fast timeline for commitment, too. He <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Badgers-enter-the-race-for-Josh-Dix-168769045/">told Badger247’s Evan Flood ($)</a> he planned to choose a college before the high school season tips off and he did. Dix made an official stop to Iowa for a football game the first weekend of September and <a href="https://www.goiowaawesome.com/caring-is-creepy/2021/09/5419/caring-is-creepy-2022-have-a-seat-josh-dix">made up his mind</a>, rendering plans to return to Madison the following weekend irrelevant. Wisconsin, as well as Utah, were among Dix’s <a href="https://twitter.com/J0shDix/status/1430336795628146690">five finalists</a> announced in late August.</p> <p id="Yfke6A">Though considered by some outlets as a Hawkeye lean, Dix has as many connections to the state of Nebraska as he does to Hawkeye state. Hailing from Council Bluffs in western Iowa, his Abraham Lincoln squad has dominated the Missouri River Athletic Conference for the past two seasons,<a href="https://www.missouririverconf.org/images/files/b7_file130_24401.pdf"> going 28-0</a> in league play. Dix has competed against Badger freshman Chucky Hepburn and runs with the Omaha Sports Academy (OSA) Crusaders on the Adidas travel circuit.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin! <a href="https://t.co/iHcdctASRH">pic.twitter.com/iHcdctASRH</a></p>— Josh Dix (@J0shDix) <a href="https://twitter.com/J0shDix/status/1423388291924209676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="q9zyFE"><small><em>Offered August 5, 2021</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>9/11: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Frecruiting%2F2021%2F09%2F11%2Fjosh-dix-heres-why-im-committing-iowa-basketball-hawkeyes-drake-wisconsin-wake-forest-utah%2F8261653002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Josh Dix: Here’s why I’m committing to Iowa basketball</a> (Des Moines Register)<br>7/27: <a href="https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/bbmen-recruiting/2021/07/27/iowa-basketball-recruiting-josh-dix-schedules-official-visit-council-bluffs-lincoln-fran-mccaffery/5388554001/">Iowa basketball schedules September official visit with Josh Dix</a> (HawkCentral.com)<br>6/21: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Frecruiting%2F2021%2F06%2F21%2Fiowa-basketball-recruiting-josh-dix-shine-front-division-i-coaches-minnesota-pryce-sandfort%2F7762933002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Josh Dix’s big weekend, other observations on Iowa hoopsters from basketball showcase</a> (Des Moines Register)<br>6/8: <a href="https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2021/6/8/22522593/iowa-basketball-recruiting-3-star-sg-josh-dix-officially-visits-hawkeyes-2022-bhgp">3-Star SG Josh Dix [Un]Officially Visits Hawkeyes</a> (Black Heart Gold Pants)<br>6/2: <a href="https://nebpreps.com/josh-dix-ready-to-hit-the-road/">Josh Dix Ready To Hit The Road</a> (NebPreps.com)<br>4/29: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Frecruiting%2F2021%2F04%2F29%2Fjosh-dix-basketball-recruiting-drake-iowa-purdue-wake-forest-creighton-council-bluffs-lincoln%2F7382869002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Is C.B. Lincoln guard Josh Dix poised for a recruiting explosion?</a> (Des Moines Register)</p> <p id="EJAOdN"><strong>2020</strong><br>6/19: <a href="https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/plus/council-bluffs-a-l-s-josh-dix-has-one-offer-but-lots-of-interest-including/article_a64dc087-e773-59e0-b07b-29c8e4340def.html">Council Bluffs A.L.’s Josh Dix has one offer but lots of interest, including Creighton and UNO</a> (Omaha World-Herald)<br>2/15: <a href="https://nonpareilonline.com/sports/high-school/a-l-wins-its-nd-straight-game-against-council-bluffs/article_2c193213-8ec6-51de-9174-478c3b155fa3.html">A.L. wins its 32nd straight game against Council Bluffs schools</a> (The Daily Nonpareil)<br>2/8: <a href="https://nonpareilonline.com/sports/high-school/lynx-claim-mrc-crown-with-big-win-over-sioux-city/article_b33678ca-ee53-5bef-9dd2-a398a986494e.html">Lynx claim MRC crown with big win over Sioux City East</a> (The Daily Nonpareil)<br>1/21: <a href="https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/plus/with-division-i-offer-council-bluffs-abraham-lincolns-josh-dix-stands-out-in-2022-class/article_16b64e70-3d80-5f8d-842f-91d87e91f906.html">With Division I offer, Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln’s Josh Dix stands out in 2022 class</a> (Omaha World-Herald)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="8pPStJ">News Feature: <a href="https://www.ketv.com/article/just-joshin-around-als-dix-making-most-of-offseason-opportunities/37071820">Just Joshin’ around: AL’s Dix making most of offseason opportunities - KETV</a> (7/19/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12103188/605dde44ab923306805347fd">Josh Dix 2022</a> (4/25/21)<br>News Feature: <a href="https://www.wowt.com/2021/02/05/athlete-of-the-week-abraham-lincolns-josh-dix/">Athlete of the Week: Abraham Lincoln’s Josh Dix</a> (2/4/21)<br>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fUifX6ut8&amp;t=197s">Millard North 85, Abraham Lincoln 78</a> (1/5/21)<br>Interview: <a href="https://www.kmaland.com/sports/winter-2020-21-names-to-know-josh-dix-abraham-lincoln/article_bae016de-34b2-11eb-8c23-f3015c16bbd7.html">Winter 2020-21 Names to Know: Josh Dix, Abraham Lincoln</a> (12/2/20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12103188/5ebdf46864df620080a4151f">Sophomore Season Highlights</a> (5/15/20)<br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12103188/Josh-Dix/highlights"><small>More HUDL highlights</small></a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | <a href="https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/">Omaha World-Herald</a> | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school-insider%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjosh-dix" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Des Moines Register</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/J0shDix">@J0shDix</a></p> <p id="g6DWM2"></p> Cooper Koch - F (2024) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/cooper-koch Phil Mitten Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:22:18 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Cooper-Koch-at-Peoria-Notre-Dame-273533/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Cooper-Koch-46114810/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (SF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2024/cooper-koch-272908" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (PF)<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2024-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: N/A</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: August 5, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: X-star (0.9xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (# SG/# overall/# IL); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="K3KNcz">2020-21: Freshman (Notre Dame)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="x01fPA">Koch is an Iowa legacy recruit holding an early Hawkeye offer, so this is ambitious attempt from Greg Gard and Co. However, Dean Oliver was a college teammate of Cooper’s father, J.R., for two seasons, giving the Badgers somewhat of an in. Koch is a <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Recruiting-Cooper-Koch-Tom-Lacher--165377001/">high IQ player</a> with good shooting and passing skills who is likely to add several inches to his current 6’7” frame. The majority of the Big Ten will be interested in this kid, starting with new offers from Purdue <a href="https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-hoosiers-offer-class-of-2024-forward-cooper-koch/">and Indiana</a>.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulationsd to 2024 IE 6’8” forward Cooper Koch on receiving an offer from University of Wisconsin!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IEFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IEFamily</a> <a href="https://t.co/2fmGErR3d8">pic.twitter.com/2fmGErR3d8</a></p>— Indiana Elite (@IndianaElite) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianaElite/status/1422345305622786050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="q9zyFE"><small><em>Offered August 2, 2021</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>8/5: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/8/5/22610284/wisconsin-badgers-mens-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-2024-forward-cooper-koch-peoria-illinois">UW offers 2024 forward Cooper Koch</a> (B5Q)<br>7/29: <a href="https://iowa.rivals.com/news/koch-trying-to-keep-his-options-open">Koch trying to keep his options open</a> (Hawkeye Report)<br>6/26: <a href="https://iowa.rivals.com/news/koch-has-strong-bond-with-the-hawkeyes">Koch has strong bond with the Hawkeyes</a> (Hawkeye Report)<br>5/14: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Recruiting-Cooper-Koch-Tom-Lacher--165377001/">Coach Speak: New Iowa hoops 2024 offer Cooper Koch a ‘cerebral’ player</a> (Hawkeye Insider)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="XhAo3j">News Feature: <a href="https://week.com/2021/05/13/peoria-notre-dames-cooper-koch-has-iowa-scholarship-offer/">Peoria Notre Dame’s Cooper Koch has Iowa scholarship offer</a> (5/13/21)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | <a href="https://www.pjstar.com/sports/high-school/">Peoria Journal Star</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: N/A</p> <p id="wSi7QB"></p> Connor Essegian - G (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/connor-essegian Phil Mitten Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:29:30 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Connor-Essegian-at-Central-Noble-263691/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Connor-Essegian-46102978/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 86 (#35 SG) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/connor-essegian-274531" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (SG) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/248016/connor-essegian" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 78 (#56 SG) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/indiana/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #7 player in 2022 in Indiana</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Nov. 17, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.8635) by 24/7 Composite (#33 SG/#248 overall/#11 IN); 3-star/86 (#36 SG) &gt; 3-star/84 by 24/7; NR (SG) by Rivals; NR by ESPN; #7 player in IN in 2022 by Prep Hoops</em></p></div> <div id="GXNe4C"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Rankings at time of commitment: 3-star (0.8635, #33 SG/#248 overall/#11 IN) by 247Sports Composite; 3-star by 24/7, Rivals &amp; ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://apnews.com/article/sports-indiana-a1a0102f456cf9aeec783e9a174533a4">High Honorable Mention All-State (AP)</a><br>2021 <a href="https://outsidethehuddle.net/2021/03/24/ibca-names-2021-boys-basketball-all-state-teams/">Underclass All-State Supreme 15 (IBCA)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2021: 15.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg | <a href="http://inbasketballsource.com/recruiting-news/7050-wisconsin-offers-connor-essegian">Adidas 3SSB (Indiana Elite)</a><br>2020-21: 24.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.3 spg, 40% 3PT | <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/this-6-4-guard-with-a-pretty-shot-just-became-the-badgers-men-s-basketball/article_ac990244-3f05-5203-823c-f42ecfbf79f3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Junior (Central Noble)</a><br>2019-20: 24.0 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.2 spg | <a href="https://www.wane.com/high-school-sports/central-nobles-essegian-registers-record-setting-sophomore-season/">Sophomore (Central Noble)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452646/signed-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Signed LOI" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452646/signed-80.png"></a> Signed National Letter of Intent</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq"><strong>Signed on November 10, 2021</strong><br><a href="https://uwbadgers.com/news/2021/11/10/mens-basketball-wisconsin-adds-connor-essegian-on-2021-signing-day.aspx">Wisconsin signs Connor Essegian</a> (UWBadgers.com)</p> <p id="Y7Zur3"><strong>Verbally committed on September 15, 2021</strong><br><a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/connor-essegian-is-no-1-for-wisconsin-in-the-2022-class">Connor Essegian is No. 1 for Wisconsin in the 2022 class</a> (Badger Blitz)<br><a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/this-6-4-guard-with-a-pretty-shot-just-became-the-badgers-men-s-basketball/article_ac990244-3f05-5203-823c-f42ecfbf79f3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">This 6-4 guard with a ‘pretty’ shot just became the Badgers men’s basketball team’s first 2022 commit</a> (Wisconsin State Journal)<br><a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Connor-Essegian-commits-Wisconsin-Basketball-Recruiting-171025986/">Three-star guard Connor Essegian talks Wisconsin commitment</a> (Badgers247.com)<br><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/9/15/22665108/wisconsin-mens-basketball-3-star-sg-connor-essegian-commits-to-the-badgers-fort-wayne-indiana">3-star SG Connor Essegian commits to the Badgers</a> (B5Q)</p> <p id="3HumTW">Touting a long list of low and mid-major offers, Connor Essegian is played well enough this summer to draw not just high-major interest, but cold, hard offers. Creighton, Wake Forest, Butler, and Minnesota started the run in July. Wisconsin came through after Essegian’s unofficial visit to start August. Essegian was also getting looks from another home-state program in Purdue before cutting his list. He capped off his whirlwind recruitment with an official visit to Wisconsin, which <a href="https://twitter.com/CEssegian/status/1438282570043740162?s=20">sealed the deal for Essegian</a> and broke the seal on the 2022 class for the Badgers.</p> <p id="x01fPA">Lauded as an outstanding teammate and competitor, he gives off a hint of Brad Davison vibes. As you might expect out of a 6’4” kid from the Hoosier state, Essegian can flat out <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Midwest-Circuit-ID-Marlon-Barnes-Sean-Jones-Leland-Walker-CJ-Gunn-Lawrent-Rice-152572876/">shoot the rock</a> from the outside. He led his high school squad at Central Noble to its best ever season (22-5) <a href="https://www.wane.com/high-school-sports/central-nobles-essegian-registers-record-setting-sophomore-season/">as a sophomore</a>, setting a county record for points in the process. This spring and summer, Essegian led Indiana Elite 17U in scoring on the Adidas 3SSB circuit.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great visit, I am extremely blessed and honored to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin! Big thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/GregGard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregGard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeanOliver20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeanOliver20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/krabbenhoftjoe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@krabbenhoftjoe</a> and the entire <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BadgerMBB</a> staff for the opportunity! <a href="https://t.co/N89lbmcXal">pic.twitter.com/N89lbmcXal</a></p>— Connor Essegian (@CEssegian) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEssegian/status/1422322308933423106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="q9zyFE"><small><em>Offered August 2, 2021</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>12/15: <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/why-2022-commit-connor-essegian-decided-wisconsin-was-the-best-fit-for-him/article_4a660954-86c4-532c-bc09-2fd4a9c9b2c4.html">Why 2022 commit Connor Essegian decided Wisconsin was the best fit for him</a> (Wisconsin State Journal)<br>8/7: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Connor-Essegian-Has-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-Among-Final-Seven-Schools-Central-Noble-168852908/">Connor Essegian reveals final seven schools</a> (Badgers247)<br>8/3: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/8/3/22606844/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-new-offer-out-to-2022-g-connor-essegian#comments">New offer out to 2022 G Connor Essegian</a> (B5Q)<br>8/2: <a href="http://inbasketballsource.com/recruiting-news/7050-wisconsin-offers-connor-essegian">Wisconsin Offers Connor Essegian</a> (Indiana Basketball Source)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="ni9IwA">Interview: <a href="https://www.wane.com/high-school-sports/on-wisconsin-central-noble-sharpshooter-essegian-picks-badgers/">On Wisconsin! Central Noble sharpshooter Essegian picks Badgers - WANE 15</a> (9/15/21)<br>News Feature: <a href="https://www.wfft.com/content/sports/Central-Nobles-Essegian-emerges-as-high-major-recruit-574890721.html">Central Noble’s Essegian emerges as high-major recruit - Fox 55/WFFT</a> (7/21/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmO19Fpt4Gw">Connor Essegian #10 C/O 2022 6’4 SG Toledo Team Camp Highlights</a> (6/18/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEb6JcjW8ic">Connor Essegian 6’4” C/O 2022 Shooting Highlights</a> (5/3/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl7Oq-GqtYE">Connor Essegian C/O 2022 Junior Year Mixtape</a> (3/16/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAMVGbKs-Vc">Central Noble beats Churubusco behind 44 points from Connor Essegian</a> (1.13.21)<br>News Feature: <a href="https://www.wane.com/high-school-sports/central-nobles-essegian-registers-record-setting-sophomore-season/">Central Noble’s Essegian registers record-setting sophomore season - WANE 15</a> (4/1/20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12085565/5e77a5a857982217a82f825b">Connor Essegian Sophomore Highlights</a> (3/23/20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-RXdNpUo0">2022 SG Connor Essegian helps Central Noble scoring 33, advancing to the NECC Championship</a> (1/19/20)</p> <p id="0rjSgv"><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12085565/Connor-Essegian"><small>More HUDL highlights</small></a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fconnor-essegian" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Indy Star</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/CEssegian">@CEssegian</a></p> <p id="EhNSon"></p> Jack Robison - G (2024) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jack-robison Phil Mitten Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:42:38 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Jack-Robison-at-Lakeville-North-278509/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jack-Robison-46117918/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (SG)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2024/jack-robison-278619" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (SF)<br>ESPN: NR</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: July 27, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="iTKYza">2020-21: 4.1 ppg | <a href="https://www.mnbasketballhub.com/roster_players/43490234">Freshman (North)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Jack Robison may be tailor made for Wisconsin’s program, a Lakeville North + Howard Pulley double-dip. He garnered his first scholarship offer — UW’s second in the 2024 cycle, after his AAU teammate Daniel Freitag — following a strong run of performances from the Wisconsin <a href="https://twitter.com/FreshCoastHoops/status/1411037637557825537?s=20">advanced camp in June</a> to the Nike EYBL circuit in July of 2021. </p> <p id="h2abd3">Robison’s lefty stroke is his strong suit at the moment. But the coaching staff <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-is-offer-no-1-for-2024-wing-jack-robison">also reportedly likes</a> his “fire” and potential. At 6’5” and potential to grow further, he could develop into an ideal wing/small forward threat from the perimeter.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very thankful to receive my first division 1 offer from The University Of Wisconsin! Thank you Coach Gard, Coach Krabbenhoft, and staff! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PulleyHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PulleyHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LNHoopsOx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LNHoopsOx</a> <a href="https://t.co/JxJgjSzczB">pic.twitter.com/JxJgjSzczB</a></p>— Jack Robison (@JackRobison17) <a href="https://twitter.com/JackRobison17/status/1419332742400069633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="3piEza"><a href="https://twitter.com/NolanWinter5/status/1410361872679936003"><small><em>Offered on June 30, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>7/26: <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-is-offer-no-1-for-2024-wing-jack-robison">Wisconsin is offer No. 1 for 2024 wing Jack Robison</a> (BadgerBlitz.com)<br>7/26: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/7/26/22593578/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-another-lakeville-minn-north-prospect-jack-robison">UW offers ANOTHER Lakeville (Minn.) North prospect</a> (B5Q)</p> <div id="JOKNOP"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="5sj5e4">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWnLDK4M8J4">Jack Robison Highlights vs All Iowa Attack Pulley Invite May 2021</a> (6/6/21)<br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15533768/Jack-Robison"><small>More highlights on HUDL</small></a></p> <div id="5ssy82"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | <a href="https://www.mnbasketballhub.com/">StarTribune</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JackRobison17">@JackRobison17</a></p> <p id="oszIM5"></p> Daniel Freitag - G (2024) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/daniel-freitag Phil Mitten Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:41:58 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Daniel-Freitag-at-Jefferson-Senior-278438/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Daniel-Freitag-46117865/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (PG)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2024/daniel-freitag-278599" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (PG)<br>ESPN: NR</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: June 29, 2022<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 All-South Suburban Conference</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="iTKYza">2020-21: 10.2 ppg | Freshman (Jefferson)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Just a rising sophomore, Daniel Freitag is already showing off athleticism, vision, a yo-yo handle and standout defensive work. <a href="https://twitter.com/FreshCoastHoops/status/1410312174434717703">He showed out</a> at Wisconsin’s end-of-June advanced camp and came away with his first scholarship offer courtesy of Greg Gard. Minnesota’s offer surely won’t be far behind, as is customary.</p> <p id="oFvyKT">Freitag, another Howard Pulley Panther, came away impressed with Wisconsin’s program and credited assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft for prodding him to attend the camp. Freitag also stars as an electric wide receiver for Bloomington Jefferson Senior High.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin❗️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gobadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gobadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/gxdznpI1Zl">pic.twitter.com/gxdznpI1Zl</a></p>— Daniel Freitag (@DanielFreitag_) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielFreitag_/status/1410368917273460742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="3piEza"><a href="https://twitter.com/NolanWinter5/status/1410361872679936003"><small><em>Offered on June 30, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>3/2: <a href="https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/community/bloomington/first-half-run-helps-jaguars-pull-away-for-eighth-win/article_0e60512c-7b0b-11eb-b00f-5b2d4d1661b9.html">First-half run helps Jaguars pull away for eighth win</a> (Sun Current)</p> <div id="JOKNOP"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="jzxLMN">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU-noJKZFAA">Daniel Freitag Highlights vs All Iowa Attack Pulley Invite May 2021</a> (6/5/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14511918/605cb2f23deb5713e86e3d25">Freshman Highlights</a> (4/12/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU5MrE8mrqU">Playoff Game Goes Down To The Wire! Bloomington Jefferson vs Edina Recap</a> (3/17/21)<br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14511918/Daniel-Freitag/highlights"><small>More highlights on HUDL</small></a></p> <div id="5ssy82"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | StarTribune</p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielFreitag_">@DanielFreitag_</a></p> <p id="zm28lD"></p> Nolan Winter - F (2023) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/nolan-winter Phil Mitten Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:49:52 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Nolan-Winter-at-Lakeville-North-264977/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Nolan-Winter-46103718/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (SF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2023/nolan-winter-272887" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (SF)<br>ESPN: NR<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/minnesota/rankings/2023-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #2 player in 2023 in Minnesota / #139 nationally</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: June 29, 2022<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2021-22: Junior (North)<br>2020-21: 11 ppg | <a href="https://www.mnbasketballhub.com/roster_players/43490243?subseason=697644">Sophomore (North)</a><br>2019-20: Freshman (North)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">The efficacy of Wisconsin’s pipeline from Lakeville North High School will be put to the test in the recruitment of Nolan Winter, whose <a href="https://gopherhole.com/qa-with-lakeville-norths-nolan-winter/">mother and father</a> were both student-athletes at the University of Minnesota. The Badgers trailed the Gophers in extending a scholarship offer to Winter this summer, this one resulting from his performance at UW’s advanced camp on June 30th. Greg Gard and his staff continue to have a great comfort level with the Howard Pulley Panthers for whom he plays on the summer circuit. Winter also plays baseball.</p> <p id="25lGmT">Winter shot up five inches to 6’8” in the past year, yet he hopes to grow a few more inches still — his dad was a 7-footer after all. Currently his highlights show a game that lands somewhere in between those of Tyler Wahl and Nate Reuvers, the pair of previous Lakeville North alums who matriculated to Madison. Winter moves well and can drill jumpers from long distance, but he’s still discovering his defensive and playmaking chops. Will the Swing legacy attract a kid that grew up attending games in Williams Arena? Joe Krabbenhoft hopes so. </p> <p id="i6zike">Other schools showing interest include Iowa, Iowa State, Marquette, Maryland, Purdue, Utah and more.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thankful to receive an offer from the University of Wisconsin! Thank you to Coach Gard, Coach Krabbenhoft, and Staff! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PulleyHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PulleyHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LNHoopsOx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LNHoopsOx</a> <a href="https://t.co/8r6UyBKHng">pic.twitter.com/8r6UyBKHng</a></p>— Nolan Winter (@NolanWinter5) <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanWinter5/status/1410361872679936003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="3piEza"><a href="https://twitter.com/NolanWinter5/status/1410361872679936003"><small><em>Offered on June 30, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2022</strong><br>5/24: <a href="https://badgernotes.substack.com/p/2023-target-nolan-winter-gives-an?s=r">2023 target Nolan Winter gives an update on his Badgers recruitment</a> (Badger Notes)</p> <p id="gFebR6"><strong>2021</strong><br>3/12: <a href="https://gopherhole.com/qa-with-lakeville-norths-nolan-winter/">Q&amp;A with Lakeville North’s Nolan Winter</a> (GopherHole.com)</p> <div id="JOKNOP"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="qjngjU">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWncAuxLuxY">Nolan Winter Highlights vs Hustle Hard at Howard Pulley Tournament May 2021</a> (5/17/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F6wFJSX4EM">Nolan Winter Highlights at Bill Hensley Memorial Run and Slam 2021</a> (5/5/21)<br><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nolan-winter/tUoSRg2gEeqAzqREozo6lw/videos.htm"><small>More highlights on MaxPreps</small></a></p> <div id="5ssy82"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | StarTribune</p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanWinter5">@NolanWinter5</a></p> <p id="Rt5HPu"></p> Asa Thomas - G/F (2023) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/asa-thomas Phil Mitten Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:53:24 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Asa-Thomas-at-Lake-Forest-274108/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Asa-Thomas-46115306/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (SF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2023/asa-thomas-278032" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (#32 SG / #111 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/248127/asa-thomas" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 78 (#44 SF) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2023-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #3 player in 2023 in Illinois <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"></p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Oct. 12, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by Rivals; NR by ESPN</em>; #7 player in 2023 in Ill. by PrepHoops</p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: Sophomore (Lake Forest)<br>2019-20: 12 ppg, 4.9 rpg - Freshman (Lake Forest)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Pushing 6’6” with a smooth stroke, swingman Asa Thomas will be a highly-sought after commodity this summer on the recruiting trail. Greg Gard and Sharif Chambliss struck on June 28th, extending an offer to the Lake Forest, Ill. product during an <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-offers-fast-rising-2023-wing-asa-thomas-during-unofficial-visit">unofficial visit to Wisconsin ($)</a> in which he praised UW’s “family atmosphere.” It’s a telling quote, given the turmoil in the program at the time. Thomas plans to return for another <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Asa-Thomas-Lake-Forest-Sets-Unofficial-Visits-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-Illinois-Fighting-Illini-Marquette-Golden-Eagles-Northwestern-Wildcats-169662770/">unofficial on Oct. 2 ($)</a>, this time for a football contest versus Michigan.</p> <p id="irF3K0">Thomas flashed onto high major radars after his recent 37-point outing in the renowned Riverside-Brookfield Summer Shootout, giving some scouts <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/22/22545498/high-school-basketball-chicago-asa-thomas-nj-benson-ahmad-henderson">visions of Kyle Korver</a>. His first offer came courtesy of Marquette, but Illinois, Northwestern, Oklahoma, and Virginia Tech soon followed. The Badgers will be in this until the end if they want, despite mounting interest from Florida, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Purdue and Stanford, thanks to Thomas’s roots in the Illinois Wolves AAU program. </p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great visit, I am blessed to have received an offer from the University Of Wisconsin! Huge thanks to coach Gard, Coach Chambliss and the rest of the staff! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gobadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gobadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/CROvcTqQKv">pic.twitter.com/CROvcTqQKv</a></p>— Asa Thomas (@AsaThomas13) <a href="https://twitter.com/AsaThomas13/status/1409619331755937801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="3piEza"><a href="https://twitter.com/AsaThomas13/status/1409619331755937801"><small><em>Offered on June 28, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>7/15: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Asa-Thomas-basketball-prospect-recruitment-Illinois-Marquette-Northwestern-Oklahoma-Wisconsin-167812866/">2023 SF Asa Thomas has become an early high major target</a> (247Sports)<br>6/29: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/6/29/22555083/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-2023-wing-asa-thomas-lake-forest-illinois-wolves">UW offers intriguing 2023 wing Asa Thomas</a> (B5Q)<br>6/25: <a href="https://digitaledition.newssunonline.chicagotribune.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=2c4c29aa-c391-4541-9d50-8d1f66f221dc">Lake Forest junior among fast-rising recruits in Chicago area after 37-point game</a> (Lake County News-Sun)<br>6/22: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/22/22545498/high-school-basketball-chicago-asa-thomas-nj-benson-ahmad-henderson">Ten high school basketball players that elevated their stock during the first live period</a> (City/Suburban Hoops Report)<br>4/4: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/NY2LA-Swish-N-Dish-New-names-emerge-on-the-radar-Leon-Bond-James-Brown-Dallas-Thomas-Xavier-Booker-163658436/">NY2LA Swish ‘N Dish: New names emerge on the radar</a> (247Sports)</p> <p id="m4ub0D"><strong>2020</strong><br>10/5: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21502430/high-school-basketball-chicago-2023-jj-taylor-jeremy-fears">A look at the loaded high school basketball Class of 2023</a> (City/Suburban Hoops Report)</p> <p id="xrJs0E"><strong>2019</strong><br>12/11: <a href="https://theforestscout.com/23172/in-between-the-lines/freshman-asa-thomas-looks-to-make-his-mark-on-varsity/">Freshman Asa Thomas looks to Make His Mark on Varsity</a> (The Forest Scout)</p> <div id="JOKNOP"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="PH08u9">Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13929370/604d735c4ba9330178bc528f">Asa Thomas Sophomore Year 20-21 (3/18/21)</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13929370/Asa-Thomas"><small>More highlights on HUDL</small></a><small> / </small><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/asa-thomas/0TNF7A7oEeqAzqREozo6lw/default.htm"><small>MaxPreps</small></a></p> <div id="5ssy82"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | Chicago Tribune</p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AsaThomas13">@AsaThomas13</a></p> Owen Freeman - C (2023) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/owen-freeman Phil Mitten Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:27:14 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Owen-Freeman-at-Bradley-Bourbonnais-268276/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Owen-Freeman-46110067/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (PF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2023/owen-freeman-270606" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (C)<br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/248057/owen-freeman" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 78 (#35 C) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2023-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #6 player in 2023 in Illinois</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Oct. 12, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x C/#x/#x IL); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; #92 overall by Rivals; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: Sophomore (BBCHS)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Iowa</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Coming out of the pandemic, college coaches are getting a look at Owen Freeman up close and liking what they see. Freeman has become a hot name this summer, starting with offers from Illinois, Iowa and Wake Forest. Every stop since then has brought a new offer: Butler, Purdue, Ohio State, Marquette, Northwestern and now Wisconsin. Next up is Michigan State. </p> <p id="zzxluN">Freeman appears to be a fluid athlete for his size who likes to finish with authority and protect the rim. He’ll have to polish his outside shooting, but there is a lot to like eyeing the future. He would be an interesting pairing with Gus Yalden up front in this smaller 2023 class for the Badgers. Freeman plays with the MidPro Academy squad on the travel circuit, a mashup of the Illinois Irish and Quad City Elite clubs. The latter produced Ethan Happ for UW.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great visit with Coach Oliver, Coach Gard, and the coaching staff, I am blessed to announce that I have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gobadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gobadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/loLUxYCkld">pic.twitter.com/loLUxYCkld</a></p>— Owen Freeman (@_OwenFreeman) <a href="https://twitter.com/_OwenFreeman/status/1405275682716803074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="3piEza"><a href="https://twitter.com/_OwenFreeman/status/1405275682716803074"><small><em>Offered on June 16, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>10/11: <a href="https://iowa.rivals.com/news/owen-freeman-commits-to-iowa">Owen Freeman commits to Iowa</a> (Hawkeye Report)<br>6/16: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/6/17/22538025/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-fast-rising-2023-big-man-owen-freeman">UW offers fast rising 2023 big man</a> (B5Q)<br>6/2: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Recruiting-Owen-Freeman-Fran-McCaffery-Offer-Visit-166009865/">2023 forward Owen Freeman discusses Iowa basketball scholarship offer, plans upcoming visit</a> (Hawkeye Insider)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="21Y7Ds">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dElk3jKmcIg">The BIG O Is Unstoppable! Owen Freeman Puts In Work!</a> (10/11/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoFK3vunnLc">2023 6’10 Owen Freeman Highlights w/ MidPro Academy at 2021 Lone Star Classic</a> (5/25/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJKNs0igrks">Owen Freeman 2023 Sophomore Highlights</a> (4/17/21)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | Chicago Tribune</p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/_OwenFreeman">@_OwenFreeman</a></p> <p id="zWAjtC"></p> Lucas Taylor - G (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/lucas-taylor Phil Mitten Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:51:46 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Lucas-Taylor-at-Heritage-252125/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Lucas-Taylor-46093802/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> 89 (#43 SG / #173 overall)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/lucas-taylor-260822" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> NR (SG)<br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/244084/lucas-taylor%20target=" _blank>ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> 78 (#47 SG)<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/north-carolina/rankings/2021-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #8 player in 2021 in NC</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: July 1, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.8934, #41 SG/#171 overall/#7 in NC) by 24/7 Composite</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="oU9kPT">2020 First Team All-Conference</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="ML2EO5">2020-21: 27.9 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.2 spg | <a href="https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2021/04/05/lucas-taylor-wake-forest-commit-2021-heritage-clemson-basketball/7083295002/">Senior (Heritage)</a><br>2019-20: 22 ppg, 6 rpg, 56% FG, 40% 3PT, 81% FT | <a href="https://www.si.com/college/recruiting/basketball/lucas-taylor-commits-to-clemson-brad-brownell-tigers-heritage">Junior (Heritage)</a><br>2018-19: Sophomore (Heritage)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Wake Forest</h4></div> <p id="h4IkAE">In perhaps a bit of a panic, Greg Gard offered rising scorer Lucas Taylor out of North Carolina after striking out with a number of off-guard candidates earlier in the 2021 cycle. Citing an opportunity to play early, Taylor originally committed to Clemson over Marquette and Cincinnati. However, he soon had a change of heart on and decommitted before <a href="https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2021/04/05/lucas-taylor-wake-forest-commit-2021-heritage-clemson-basketball/7083295002/">winding up with</a> the home-state Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who had just finished up Year One under Steve Forbes.</p> <div id="UROlk8"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Excited to receive an offer from the University of Wisconsin ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/wI1p9tCROb">pic.twitter.com/wI1p9tCROb</a></p>— Lucas Taylor (@lucas_taylor10) <a href="https://twitter.com/lucas_taylor10/status/1296953430465019904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="DOyQHQ"><a href="https://twitter.com/lucas_taylor10/status/1296953430465019904?s=20"><small><em>Offered on August 21, 2020</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>4/5: <a href="https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2021/04/05/lucas-taylor-wake-forest-commit-2021-heritage-clemson-basketball/7083295002/">Three-star Heritage guard Lucas Taylor commits to a new ACC school</a> (The Fayetteville Observer)<br>3/23: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Lucas-Taylor-decommitment-Clemson-basketball-162937575/">2021 three-star wing Lucas Taylor reopens recruitment</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="NRc2rF"><strong>2020</strong><br>10/9: <a href="https://www.si.com/college/recruiting/basketball/lucas-taylor-commits-to-clemson-brad-brownell-tigers-heritage">Elite SG Lucas Taylor Commits Clemson</a> (Sports Illustrated)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="0deB4U">Highlights/Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=85&amp;list=PLplXkikOFQn4dAwpWkZpgJKez_FI2SPwC&amp;v=r4LqsaNoERY&amp;app=desktop">See Why Lucas Taylor Has 25+ Offers!! He Pulls up to Myrtle Beach &amp; Takes Over</a> - 8/18/20<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_36r6oQQAKw">It’s No Wonder Why Lucas Taylor is BLOWING UP (Junior Year Mix)</a> - 5/28/20<br>Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmklLy6pW1g">Prospect Talk | 1-on-1 with 6’6 Lucas Taylor</a> - 5/6/20<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHE-JquM4T4&amp;app=desktop">Lucas Taylor Class of 2021 Heritage High School Highlights</a> - 3/25/20</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule</p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lucas_taylor10?lang=en">@lucas_taylor10</a></p> <p id="IeGnrD"></p> Seth Trimble - G (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/seth-trimble Phil Mitten Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:55:37 -0500 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Seth-Trimble-at-Menomonee-Falls-237905/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Seth-Trimble-46078833/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 90 (#22 PG / #107 overall)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/seth-trimble-250811" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (#31 PG / #109 overall)<br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/245078/seth-trimble" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 84 (#30 PG)<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #3 player in 2022 in WI</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Feb. 18, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 4-star (0.9570) by 24/7 Composite (#14 PG/#80 overall/#1 WI); 3-star/88 (#128 overall) by 24/7; 4-star (#100 overall) &gt; 3-star (#121) by Rivals</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1150868">First Team All-State - Div. 1 (WBCA)</a><br>2021 First Team All-Greater Metro Conference<br>2020 <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/40131726?subseason=688781">First Team All-Greater Metro Conference</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: 23.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 3.5 apg | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1150868">Junior (Falls)</a><br>2019-20: 20 ppg, 6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 51.5% FG | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/40131726?subseason=688781">Sophomore (Falls)</a><br>2018-29: 10.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.7 spg | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/28676477?subseason=522558">Freshman (Falls)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to North Carolina</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">If casual fans did not know Trimble as JP Tokoto’s little brother, they likely do now that the Badgers have offered. You may think the class of 2012 recruitment that ended with Tokoto spurning Wisconsin for Carolina blue is a bad omen here, but Trimble and his family have a good enough relationship with the staff to get the offer despite Trimble’s current AAU affiliation with Phenom U, which isn’t nothing.</p> <p id="oBIh1i">Don’t let any of this take away from the fact that Trimble has become a great player in his own right. His physical strength, athleticism and driving ability are ideal for a lead guard and his perimeter shot is improving. Trimble, who will not turn 18 until the August after his senior season, says he <a href="http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=4736">models his game after Damian Lillard</a>. He had a breakout junior campaign for Menomonee Falls, averaging almost 25 points-per-game during the regular season.</p> <p id="85D94c">In addition to offers from Arizona State, California, Creighton, Iowa State, Milwaukee, Nebraska, TCU, and USC, Trimble recently added Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Marquette and Missouri. The two most significant scholarship opportunities came through too — from <a href="https://twitter.com/sethtrimble1/status/1395199570175565824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1395199570175565824%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=">North Carolina</a> and Michigan, the latter of which Trimble <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Seth-Trimble-2022-Guard-Texas-AM-Houston-Butler-Colorado-State-Ohio-State-Creighton-California-Stanford-Arizona-State-Marquette-148256431/">cited as a bit of a dream school</a>. Though Trimble has scheduled an unofficial visit to Madison (<a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Top-100-prospect-to-visit-Wisconsin-165943852/">on June 23</a>) that follows his official visits to UNC and Michigan, he may be leaning out of state as his star continues to rise.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed &amp; thankful to have received an offer from Coach Gard &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BadgerMBB</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/GDAeT3l3A0">pic.twitter.com/GDAeT3l3A0</a></p>— seth trimble (@sethtrimble1) <a href="https://twitter.com/sethtrimble1/status/1362212814266527750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="2I1Eb9"><a href="https://twitter.com/sethtrimble1/status/1362212814266527750"><small><em>Offered on February 17, 20</em></small></a><a href="https://twitter.com/ittraudt/status/1285741001999409152?s=20"><small><em>21</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>6/23: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-schools%2F2021%2F06%2F23%2Fmenomonee-falls-seth-trimble-commits-north-carolina-basketball%2F5308148001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fseth-trimble" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Seth Trimble announces he will play basketball at North Carolina, just like his older brother JP Tokoto did</a> (Journal Sentinel)<br>6/3: <a href="https://stockrisers.com/s/360/four-star-junior-seth-trimble-recaps-marquette-visit-talks-recruitment">Four-star junior Seth Trimble recaps Marquette visit, talks recruitment</a> (Stock Risers)<br>5/31: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Top-100-prospect-to-visit-Wisconsin-165943852/">Top 100 prospect to visit Wisconsin</a> (247 Sports)<br>4/3: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/NY2LA-Swish-N-Dish-Thompson-twins-among-those-backing-up-hype-Amen-Thompson-Ausar-Thompson-JJ-Taylor-Brandon-Miller-163584218/">NY2LA Swish ‘N Dish: Thompson twins among those backing up hype</a> (247 Sports)<br>2/18: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/2/18/22289764/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-in-state-guard-seth-trimble-menomonee-falls">UW offers in-state 4-star guard Seth Trimble</a> (B5Q)</p> <p id="3mSRsA"><strong>2020</strong><br>6/17: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Seth-Trimble-2022-Guard-Texas-AM-Houston-Butler-Colorado-State-Ohio-State-Creighton-California-Stanford-Arizona-State-Marquette-148256431/">14 schools call on 2022 guard Seth Trimble</a> (247 Sports)<br>3/11: <a href="http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=4736">Update with 2022 PG Seth Trimble</a> (NY2LA Sports)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="LxpiuL">Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYY1yYXq0BA">2022 guard Seth Trimble kicks off the AAU season</a> (4.4.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAAhL8gMujA">Seth Trimble Junior Highlights</a> (3.3.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://twitter.com/NY2LASPORTSTV/status/1359619085726863360">2022 PG Seth Trimble of Menomonee Falls drops 45!</a> (2.9.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6vMIWJe_hE">JP Tokoto’s Little Bro Has Crazy Bounce Too! Seth Trimble Goes Off Again!</a> (1.7.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4TePNMFWeM">Seth Trimble And Steven Clay Combine For 56! Menomonee Falls vs Kimberly Recap</a> (12.30.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxEYbb8ZFmw">Seth Trimble and Menomonee Falls vs. Kobe Johnson and Nicolet</a> (12.14.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9UWHxaree0">Seth Trimble Sophomore Highlights</a> (4.16.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpreps-plus%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fseth-trimble" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Journal Sentinel</a></p> <p id="1HLDtQ">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sethtrimble1">@sethtrimble1</a></p> <p id="FzRLQm"></p> Braeden Moore - F (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/braeden-moore Phil Mitten Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:12:13 -0500 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Braeden-Moore-at-CPA-267504/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/player/braeden-moore-46109364/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 86 (#52 PF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/braeden-moore-270099" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (#35 SF / #125 overall)<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/player/braeden-moore/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: NR</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Jan. 30, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.9051) by 24/7 Composite (#32 PF/#166 overall/#5 TN); 3-star/86 (NR PF) by 24/7; 3-star (#35 SF/#125 overall) by Rivals; NR by ESPN; NR by PrepHoops</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: 18.5 ppg, 8 rpg, 45% FG, 37% 3PT | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2F2021%2F07%2F29%2Fcpa-basketball-braeden-moore-commits-rutgers-university%2F5419362001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbraeden-moore" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Junior (CPA)</a><br>2019-20: Sophomore (CPA)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Rutgers</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Moore, who picked up his first scholarship offers last July, has been heating up in recruiting circles in 2021. The tall trigger man picked up offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Houston, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, St. John’s, Tennessee, and West Virginia in January alone. He <a href="https://www.prephoops.com/2021/01/week-8-top-performers/">recently averaged</a> 26.6 points and 12 rebounds in three victories for <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2F2021%2F01%2F25%2Ftssaa-basketball-nashville-area-top-10-boys-rankings%2F6700342002%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbraeden-moore" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ranked</a> Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville. Wisconsin picked up its strong interest from the summer, when Joe Krabbenhoft started placing calls to Moore, culminating in a January 5th offer.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin. ⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/4AbF1hrQkG">pic.twitter.com/4AbF1hrQkG</a></p>— Braeden Moore (@braeden_moore_) <a href="https://twitter.com/braeden_moore_/status/1357706786283872258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="2I1Eb9"><a href="https://twitter.com/braeden_moore_/status/1357706786283872258?s=20"><small><em>Offered on February 5, 20</em></small></a><a href="https://twitter.com/ittraudt/status/1285741001999409152?s=20"><small><em>21</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>7/29: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2F2021%2F07%2F29%2Fcpa-basketball-braeden-moore-commits-rutgers-university%2F5419362001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbraeden-moore" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CPA basketball’s Braeden Moore commits to Rutgers</a> (Nashville Tennessean)<br>5/5: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Braeden-Moore-locks-in-Wisconsin-official-visit-165066494/">Braeden Moore locks in Wisconsin official visit</a> (Badger247.com)<br>1/11: <a href="https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/prep-sports/article/21145378/cpa-standout-moore-gets-offer-from-kansas">CPA standout Moore gets offer from Kansas</a> (Nashville Post)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="ODlddv">Highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ep4yw">2020-21 Braeden Moore Highlights</a> (12.15.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10396593/5eec332bc124490c30b394d2">Braeden’s Best Short Highlights</a> (6.19.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennessean.com%2Fsports%2Fhigh-schools%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbraeden-moore" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nashville Tennessean</a></p> <p id="1HLDtQ">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/braeden_moore_">@braeden_moore_</a></p> <p id="pEMcHG"></p> Rowan Brumbaugh - PG (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/rowan-brumbaugh Phil Mitten Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:58:20 -0500 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Rowan-Brumbaugh-at-Northfield-Mount-Hermon-270991/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Hurlburt-46102510/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (PG)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/rowan-brumbaugh-269840" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (PG)<br>ESPN: NR</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Jan. 18, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: NR</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2021-22:<br>2020-21: Season canceled due to COVID-19 precautions | Junior (NMH)<br>2019-20: Sophomore (NMH)</p> <div id="x2yfK3"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Northwestern</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Wisconsin initiated contact with Brumbaugh in the fall of 2020. Its interest intensified in the new year with a Zoom call from lead recruiter Joe Krabbenhoft in January, quickly followed by an unexpected offer from Greg Gard. Prep school power <a href="https://www.nmhschool.org/teams/boys-sports/basketball">Northfield Mount Herman</a> did not compete during the pandemic year, so Brumbaugh missed his junior season. But he flashed good passing and playmaking skills for his travel team, Prospect U, in addition to possessing great size (6’4”) for a lead guard. While not an explosive athlete, Brumbaugh projects an ability to play both guard positions with his improving outside shot.</p> <p id="sukIUF">Despite attending school in Massachusetts, Brumbaugh is originally from the Washington, D.C. area. He received early offers from Georgetown, Richmond, George Washington, and Virginia Tech and a handful of Ivy League schools, with Princeton in particular at the forefront. Brumbaugh <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/rowan-brumbaugh-is-ready-to-get-back-on-the-court">listed Wisconsin</a> as a school coming very hard after him recently, while mentioning a handful of new interest from the Big Ten (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Northwestern). When AAU play resumed, he continued to blow up. Additional offers came in from Wichita State, Mississippi State, Seton Hall, Marquette, Northwestern, West Virginia, Butler, Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Penn State, Providence, and Xavier — they kept coming the more exposure Brumbaugh received. The next wave was Creighton, Miami, Maryland, Kansas, and Texas, along with interest from Duke and Virginia. Georgetown, which stood out as an attractive close-to-home option along with Maryland, got Brumbaugh’s first official visit back on June 9th. Wisconsin was the next stop on June 18, followed by Northwestern and Minnesota, leaving one left. </p> <p id="wZQggx">However, in early July Brumbaugh cryptically wiped any mention of his visit to UW from social media, soon after the recording of the Badgers’ locker room meeting with Gard was leaked. Wisconsin kept trailing Brumbaugh relentlessly on the summer circuit though. In the end, both Georgetown and Wisconsin were left off Brumbaugh’s <a href="https://twitter.com/BrumbaughRowan/status/1425609013580992514">Top 6 list</a> in August. And his choice? “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” landed head coach Chris Collins’ <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-northwestern-basketball-rowan-brumbaugh-commits-20210831-4udrso2ehnbrnc6lcbm3ykqbbu-story.html">highest-rated recruit ever</a>. </p> <p id="Jpg52v"><a href="https://twitter.com/NMHbasketball/status/1350566305448022018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1350566305448022018%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2F2021%2F1%2F17%2F22235752%2Fwisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-fast-rising-2022-pg-rowan-brumbaugh"><small><em>Offered on January 16, 2021</em></small></a></p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Extremely blessed to receive a scholarship offer from Head Coach Gard and the Univeristy of Wisconsin! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBadgers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1GTEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#B1GTEN</a> <a href="https://t.co/1J6BU0Nyc7">pic.twitter.com/1J6BU0Nyc7</a></p>— rowan brumbaugh (@BrumbaughRowan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrumbaughRowan/status/1350560755503005700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>8/30: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-northwestern-basketball-rowan-brumbaugh-commits-20210831-4udrso2ehnbrnc6lcbm3ykqbbu-story.html">Rowan Brumbaugh commits to Northwestern basketball over Kansas and other high majors</a> (Chicago Tribune)<br>8/11: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Maryland-Texas-Kansas-Oregon-Northwestern-Miami-Rowan-Brumbaugh--169010782/">Fast rising point guard Rowan Brumbaugh names his top six schools</a> (247 Sports)<br>6/28: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Wisconsin-Georgetown-Maryland-Oregon-Rowan-Brumbaugh--167115470/">Class of 2022 point guard Rowan Brumbaugh has big weekend, talks recruitment</a> (247 Sports)<br>6/26: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Nepsac-Kyle-Filipowski-UNC-Iowa--167035529/">NEPSAC live period standouts</a> (247 Sports)<br>4/11: <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/rowan-brumbaugh-is-ready-to-get-back-on-the-court">Rowan Brumbaugh is ready to get back on the court</a> (Rivals)<br>1/28: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Boston-College-Georgetown-Virginia-Wisconsin-Rowan-Brumbaugh-recruitment-update-160077113/">2022 PG Rowan Brumbaugh discusses his development and budding recruitment</a> (247 Sports)<br>1/17: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/1/17/22235752/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-uw-offers-fast-rising-2022-pg-rowan-brumbaugh">UW offers fast-rising 2022 PG</a> (B5Q)<br>1/5: <a href="https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/01/05/six-programs-working-the-hardest-for-class-of-2022-pg-rowan-brumbaugh/">Six programs working the hardest for Class of 2022 PG Rowan Brumbaugh</a> (Zags Blog)</p> <p id="2W4keC"><strong>2020</strong><br>11/16: <a href="https://scoopmantv.com/2020/11/16/rowan-brumbaugh-becoming-a-heavily-sought-after-recruit-in-2022/">Rowan Brumbaugh becoming a heavily sought-after recruit in 2022</a> (ScoopmanTV)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="qaoIuO">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODJD6203QzE">Rowan Brumbaugh Led His Squad to the Finals</a> (4.5.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://twitter.com/itsfreealex/status/1332398131057659906">FREEALEXANDER highlight mix</a> (11.27.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-zy4syjq4&amp;feature=emb_title">Rowan Brumbaugh 2022 6’3 PG</a> (4.8.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/northfield-mount-hermon-hoggers-(mount-hermon,ma)/basketball/home.htm">2020-21 Schedule</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BrumbaughRowan">@BrumbaughRowan</a></p> <p id="LcujB2"></p> Isaac Traudt - F (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/isaac-traudt Phil Mitten Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:13:48 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Isaac-Traudt-at-Grand-Island-Senior-Sch-262481/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/player/isaac-traudt-46102420/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 94 (#11 PF / #58 overall)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/isaac-traudt-267924" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif">img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"&gt; (#8 PF / #66 overall)<br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/245096/isaac-traudt" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 86 (#13 PF)<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/nebraska/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #1 player in Nebraska in 2022</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Jan. 30, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.9315) by 24/7 Composite (#15 PF/#89 overall/#1 NE); 4-star/91 (NR) by 24/7; 4-star (#61 overall) &gt; 3-star (#17 PF/#117 overall) by Rivals; NR by ESPN; #2 player in 2022 in NE</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2019-20: 16.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg | <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/a-busy-day-on-the-phone-for-grand-islands-traudt-includes-offers-from-nebraska-creighton/article_de9b4025-e21e-5c2c-8e5a-f4f493369ce1.html">Sophomore (GISH)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Virginia</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Very tall perimeter players seemed to be the targets du jour for Greg Gard during lockdown, as Wisconsin offered Braden Huff and then Isaac Traudt in succession, in addition to an outstanding offer to Cam Heide. The staff had been tracking Traudt for a bit prior to the scholarship offer though. The Badgers <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/a-busy-day-on-the-phone-for-grand-islands-traudt-includes-offers-from-nebraska-creighton/article_de9b4025-e21e-5c2c-8e5a-f4f493369ce1.html">were the first to contact</a> Traudt on June 15th, when it became permissible to reach out to juniors, then assistant Joe Krabbenhoft spoke with him on the phone. The 6’8” shooter plays travel ball with the Lincoln Supreme squad that had recently visited Wisconsin for an event. Grand Island is an outpost off I-80 about an hour-and-a-half west of Lincoln. </p> <p id="cZhsO8">Traudt has decent handles to go with his size, plus a quick release that helps him get his shot off even while well-defended. His offer list initially included Wisconsin, Stanford, Iowa State, Creighton, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Drake among others, but has expanded to include Georgetown, Iowa, Louisville, Marquette, Mississippi, Missouri, Notre Dame Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon and Purdue in addition to offers from Virginia and Kansas in January. Traudt has additional eyes from blue bloods on him now as well, so he’ll be writing his own ticket.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin!! <a href="https://t.co/52aYoqmrbP">pic.twitter.com/52aYoqmrbP</a></p>— Isaac Traudt (@ittraudt) <a href="https://twitter.com/ittraudt/status/1285741001999409152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="2I1Eb9"><a href="https://twitter.com/ittraudt/status/1285741001999409152?s=20"><small><em>Offered on July 21, 2020</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>8/28: <a href="https://www.si.com/college/virginia/basketball/isaac-traudt-commits-to-virginia-basketball">Four-Star Recruit Isaac Traudt Commits to Virginia</a> (SI.com)<br>1/28: <a href="https://www.tiptonedits.com/post/q-a-with-2022-four-star-isaac-traudt">Q/A with 2022 four-star Isaac Traudt</a> (Tipton Edits)<br>1/28: <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/offers-stacking-up-for-four-star-isaac-traudt">Offers stacking up for four-star Isaac Traudt</a> (Rivals)</p> <p id="ZQvVgV"><strong>2020</strong><br>7/18: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/minnesota/LongFormArticle/Minnesota-Gopher-Basketball-Recruiting-Jammin-in-July-Showcase-The-Top-5-Bigs-PF-149255254/#149255254_1">Jammin in July Showcase - The Top 5 Bigs (PF)</a> (Gopher Illustrated)<br>7/17: <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/how-lincoln-supreme-is-promoting-its-players-during-a-pandemic-altered-aau-season/article_a7850bbb-f558-5b43-bc0c-c05d6a2914a3.html">How Lincoln Supreme is promoting its players during a pandemic-altered AAU season</a> (Lincoln Journal Star)<br>7/14: <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.n.rivals.com/news/three-point-play-florida-commit-kowacie-reeves-flashes-huge-upside">Three-Point Play: Florida commit Kowacie Reeves flashes huge upside</a> (Rivals)<br>7/12: <a href="https://omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/aau-sunday-grand-islands-isaac-traudt-and-omaha-bryans-lam-kuany-have-big-days/article_1bc34b88-ebb1-5091-905f-d8df889287a5.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter_OWHnews">AAU Sunday: Grand Island’s Isaac Traudt and Omaha Bryan’s Lam Kuany have big days</a> (Omaha World-Herald)<br>6/15: <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/a-busy-day-on-the-phone-for-grand-islands-traudt-includes-offers-from-nebraska-creighton/article_de9b4025-e21e-5c2c-8e5a-f4f493369ce1.html">A busy day on the phone for Grand Island’s Traudt includes offers from Nebraska, Creighton</a> (Lincoln Journal Star)<br>4/11: <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/introducing-2022-wing-isaac-traudt">Introducing 2022 forward Isaac Traudt</a> (Rivals)<br>3/28: <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/grand-island-erases-lincoln-pius-x-lead-in-late-stages-to-claim-hac-regular-season/article_a4d985de-e709-5d94-8e89-dbe81315ffff.html">Grand Island erases Lincoln Pius X lead in late stages to claim HAC regular-season title</a> (Lincoln Journal Star)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="VoyxjU">News Feature: <a href="https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2020/12/05/isaac-traudt-playing-with-the-spotlight/">Isaac Traudt playing with the spotlight - KSNB 4</a> (12.4.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&amp;v=tKu-7sb9VEA&amp;feature=emb_title">Isaac Traudt Summer Highlights</a> (8.12.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12143026/5e681c17e98524067c8c5caf">Sophomore Season - Isaac Traudt</a> (3.10.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/#tracking-source=menu-nav">Lincoln Journal Star</a></p> <p id="1HLDtQ">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ittraudt">@ittraudt</a></p> <p id="X2Yg2r"></p> Braden Huff - F (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/braden-huff Phil Mitten Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:22:36 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Braden-Huff-at-Glenbard-North-263425/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Braden-Huff-46102826/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 91 (#12 PF / #88 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502369/red_arrowdown_medium.png" alt="Red_arrowdown_medium" title="Stock falling"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/braden-huff-269102" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> PF <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"><br>ESPN: NR<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #3 player in Illinois in 2022 <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"></p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Sept. 28, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: NR by 24/7 Composite; 4-star/94 (#13 PF/#68 overall) by 24/7; NR by Rivals, ESPN; #7 player in Illinois in 2022</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/pnn40z0d2capwmz3m3473jpezvsjmrm0">All-State Team - Class 4A (IBCA)</a><br>2020 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nn3qr0xs0etleh9khuz0446uqupvi0n5">Special Mention All-State - Class 4A (IBCA)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: 17.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 22 mpg | <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/27/22696707/braden-huff-gonzaga-glenbard-west-basketball">Junior (West)</a><br>2019-20: 15.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.7 bpg, 2.5 apg | Sophomore (West)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Gonzaga</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Lefty alert! Besides being a southpaw, Huff’s outside shooting and defensive length presented intriguing potential as an inside-out recruit for the Badgers. His film also shows the ability to take fairly athletic defenders off the dribble from the top of the key, at least at the high school level. And he’s no longer <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/20/21073976/braden-huff-glenbard-west-basketball">flying under the radar</a>, even though his rankings have yet to catch up to his talent. Huff was the only class 3A or 4A sophomore to receive any mention on the <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nn3qr0xs0etleh9khuz0446uqupvi0n5">IBCA all-state teams</a> after averaging 15.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.</p> <p id="KY2i2A">The thin 6’9” forward visited the Kohl Center for a game during the winter of his sophomore season and came away impressed. Huff began picking up Big Ten offers the following summer, first from Creighton, Northwestern and Virginia Tech on July 5, 2020. Wisconsin countered 10 days later and, following his “corona summer” pattern, Greg Gard <a href="https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/basketball/wisconsin-basketball-recruiting-braden-huff-northwestern-creighton">offered a prospect</a> who plays with a strong AAU ally — this time the Under Armour-sponsored <a href="http://illwolves.com/">Illinois Wolves</a>.</p> <p id="gIviQN">Though Wisconsin may have been in great position with Huff at that point, his lead recruiter was Alando Tucker. The same Alando Tucker that was not retained by Greg Gard in a controversial episode the following spring, perhaps drawing out Huff’s recruitment and opening the door for bigger fish. The Badgers received the third of Huff’s <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Braden-Huff-has-three-official-visits-set-165995802/">first three official visits</a> on June 17, 2021, following trips to see Northwestern and Virginia Tech. More offers flowed in from Vanderbilt, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan State. As he continued to show out during the summer, Huff earned a Gonzaga offer in August and it proved to be a big one. Following an official visit to Spokane, Huff <a href="https://twitter.com/BradenHuff7/status/1442625299380899843">picked the Bulldogs</a> over the Hokies.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Beyond grateful to have received an offer from the University of Wisconsin. I’d like to thank Coach Gard, Coach Tucker, and the rest of the staff for this opportunity. <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BadgerMBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonOpoka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JasonOpoka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesILL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WolvesILL</a> <a href="https://t.co/sutfGqZxFY">pic.twitter.com/sutfGqZxFY</a></p>— Braden Huff (@BradenHuff7) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradenHuff7/status/1283547739767418882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="2I1Eb9"><small><em>Offered on July 15, 2020</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>9/27: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/27/22696707/braden-huff-gonzaga-glenbard-west-basketball">Glenbard West senior Braden Huff commits to Gonzaga</a> (Sun-Times)<br>6/1: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Braden-Huff-has-three-official-visits-set-165995802/">Braden Huff has three official visits set</a> (247 Sports)<br>4/3: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/NY2LA-Swish-N-Dish-Thompson-twins-among-those-backing-up-hype-Amen-Thompson-Ausar-Thompson-JJ-Taylor-Brandon-Miller-163584218/">NY2LA Swish ‘N Dish: Thompson twins among those backing up hype</a> (247 Sports)<br>2/23: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/23/22298476/glenbard-west-braden-huff-hinsdale-central">Braden Huff’s diverse skills lead Glenbard West past Hinsdale Central</a> (Sun-Times)</p> <p id="ZyCbj8"><strong>2020</strong><br>7/16: <a href="https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/basketball/wisconsin-basketball-recruiting-braden-huff-northwestern-creighton">Wisconsin Offers 2022 Forward Braden Huff</a> (AllBadgers.com)<br>7/9: <a href="https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Basketball-recruiting-class-of-2022-Indiana-Iowa-Minnesota-Texas-Texas-AM-Kansas-State-Illinois-Virginia-UCLA-rankings-148970834/#148970834_1">Which unranked 2022 prospects have caught our eye?</a> (247 Sports)<br>6/4: <a href="https://illinoishoopprospects.com/2020/06/04/6-4-prospect-spotlight-2022-bigs/">6/4 Prospect Spotlight: 2022 Bigs</a> (Illinois Hoop Prospects)<br>1/20: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/20/21074520/chicago-high-school-basketball-michael-obrien-notebook">Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook</a> (Sun-Times)<br>1/20: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/20/21073976/braden-huff-glenbard-west-basketball">The area’s best unknown college prospect: Glenbard West’s Braden Huff</a> (Sun-Times)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="VltG44">Highlights: <a href="https://twitter.com/SLOCHE3/status/1274057186357006336?s=20">Workout - @Sloche</a> (6.19.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2DKRXi">Braden Huff 2022 - Sophomore Season</a> (3.21.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2021-22 Schedule | <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-sports">Chicago Sun-Times</a> | Chicago Tribune</p> <p id="1HLDtQ">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BradenHuff7">@BradenHuff7</a></p> Jaden Schutt - G (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jaden-schutt Phil Mitten Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:25:39 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Jaden-Schutt-at-Yorkville-238665/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/player/jaden-schutt-46079413/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 91 (#15 SG / #90 overall) <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/jaden-schutt-265264" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> (#146 overall)<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #4 player in 2022 in Illinois</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: August 19, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: 4-star (0.9532) by 24/7 Composite (#16 SG/#85 overall/#2 IL); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/5rl9x2hjryu5amhwbau10u12a0o791qk">First Team All-State - Class 1A (IBCA)</a><br>2020 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/luh5c9bk1p36ykkkmd1clqbviz2xqx5o">Second Team All-State - Class 1A (IBCA)</a><br>2020 Honorable Mention All-State (AP)</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2019-20: 22.9 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2 spg, 2 bpg, 51% FG, 43% 3FG, 85% FT | <a href="https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/good-morning-illini-nation-some-thoughts-on-updated-2022-rankings/article_8019cb4e-aa5b-11ea-a9f1-97a5a2bbf541.html">Sophomore (Yorkville Christian)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Duke</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">Schutt has ideal size for a shooting guard to go along with a pure shooting stroke, so it’s no surprise elite Big Ten programs have come calling. <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/24/21037094/yorkville-christian-jaden-schutt-joliet-west-high-school-basketball">Joe Henrickson of the City/Suburban Hoops Report compared</a> Schutt’s shooting touch and elite mechanics to former Indiana Hoosier Matt Roth after he set an <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-spt-boys-basketball-yorkville-christian-jaden-schutt-st-042620-20200424-mekf2jbzd5d3xohgzist45rjwq-story.html">Illinois record for three-pointers (17) in a single game</a>, thanks to Yorkville Christian’s aerial assault approach. And then there is the little matter of Schutt’s <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/introducing-three-star-sophomore-jaden-schutt">alleged 38-inch vertical</a>.</p> <p id="D7mRTW">Wisconsin offered Schutt during Greg Gard’s early-July ‘20 flurry, right on the heels of Michigan State’s offer. Moving beyond his initial mid-major offers from Southern Illinois, Drake and UIC, Schutt also has been offered by Creighton, Illinois, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/iowa/Article/Jaden-Schutt-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Fran-McCaffery-Offer--148262745/">Iowa</a>, Louisville, Marquette, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Xavier. Schutt previously has unofficially visited Purdue, Michigan State and Iowa to attend games and finally made a <a href="https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1408877825919160328?s=20">visit to Madison</a> on June 28, 2021. Schutt plays AAU ball with the Illinois Wolves, whose strong relationship with Wisconsin can only benefit the staff during these strange pandemic-tinged recruitments. <a href="https://www.yorkvillechristian.org/mustangathletics/">Yorkville Christian</a> is a Class A school an hour outside of Chicago that plays an independent schedule, allowing Schutt to square off against some top-notch local teams, like Morgan Park.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from Wisconsin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/sZYasynb3H">pic.twitter.com/sZYasynb3H</a></p>— Jaden Schutt (@schutt_jaden) <a href="https://twitter.com/schutt_jaden/status/1281651269216559104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="q9zyFE"><small><em>Offered July 10, 2020</em></small></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>9/2: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/2/22652216/jaden-schutt-duke-yorkville-christian-basketball">Yorkville Christian’s Jaden Schutt commits to Duke</a> (Sun-Times)<br>2/6: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-spt-rick-armstrong-column-st-020721-20210206-h7473baa75g23lopmtwsnguwja-story.html">After 331 days, Division I recruit Jaden Schutt delivers a double-double as Yorkville Christian begins with dominant win</a> (Aurora Beacon-News)</p> <p id="yMxats"><strong>2020</strong><br>7/9: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/9/21318523/high-school-basketball-jaden-schutt-braden-huff">Five things that would have happened during the canceled June basketball live period </a>(Sun-Times)<br>6/26: <a href="https://www.zagsblog.com/2020/06/26/class-of-2022-guard-jaden-schutt-breaks-down-his-offers/">Class of 2022 guard Jaden Schutt breaks down his offers</a> (Zags Blog)<br>6/17: <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-makes-contact-with-previous-new-prospects-in-2022-class">Wisconsin makes contact with previous and new targets in 2022 class</a> (BadgerBlitz.com)<br>6/17: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/iowa/Article/Jaden-Schutt-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Basketball-Fran-McCaffery-Offer--148262745/">Illinois sharpshooter Schutt impressed with Iowa’s success</a> (HawkeyeInsider.com)<br>6/16: <a href="https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/06/16/boys-basketball-yorkville-christians-jaden-schutt-seeing-recruiting-take-off-with-three-more-big-ten-offers/a4dny1g/">Yorkville Christian’s Jaden Schutt seeing recruiting take off with three more Big Ten offers</a> (KendallCountyNOW.com)<br>6/9: <a href="http://endlessmotor.net/2020/06/09/an-introduction-to-jaden-schutt-2022-guard-emerging-as-b10-priority-prospect/">An Introduction to Jaden Schutt: 2022 Guard Emerging as Big 10 Priority Prospect</a> (Endless Motor Sports)<br>4/24: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-spt-boys-basketball-yorkville-christian-jaden-schutt-st-042620-20200424-mekf2jbzd5d3xohgzist45rjwq-story.html">Yorkville Christian’s Jaden Schutt watches the Big Ten ‘all the time,’ should receive big recruiting boost from Illinois offer</a> (Aurora Beacon-News)<br>3/27: <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/introducing-three-star-sophomore-jaden-schutt">Introducing three-star sophomore Jaden Schutt</a> (Rivals)</p> <p id="7Vbn2i"><strong>2019</strong><br>12/26: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-spt-boys-basketball-yorkville-christian-hbr-st-122719-20191227-p26hcqr4rzhjvcccqwkwtr6sde-story.html">‘We want to win the thing’: Micah Schnyders and Yorkville Christian take the long view at the Plano Christmas Classic and take advantage of the long ball in the opener</a> (Aurora Beacon-News)<br>12/24: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/24/21037094/yorkville-christian-jaden-schutt-joliet-west-high-school-basketball">Yorkville Christian’s Jaden Schutt: The state’s next great shooter</a> (Sun-Times)</p> <p id="2ueTQ1"><strong>2018</strong><br>11/: <a href="https://www.prephoops.com/2018/11/intro-jaden-schutt-2022/">Intro: Jaden Schutt (2022)</a> (PrepHoops.com)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="AXQvys">Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKsiH9IjRTU">Jaden Schutt Chats Big 10 Visits</a> (6.26.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-i4nb6d7NY">Spiece Run N’ Slam: Jaden Schutt</a> (5.5.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/general/video/7624e644-3fb9-474e-84a0-06a8a8fce5f2">Jaden Schutt drops 22 against Hinckley Big-Rock</a> (12.26.19)<br>Highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2DJSa9">Sophomore season highlights</a> (3.18.20)<br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13718036/Jaden-Schutt"><small>More HUDL highlights</small></a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/yorkville-christian-mustangs-(yorkville,il)/basketball/schedule.htm">2020-21 Schedule</a> | <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/">Chicago Tribune</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/schutt_jaden">@schutt_jaden</a></p> <p id="aXhhKN"></p> Gus Yalden - F (2023) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/gus-yalden Phil Mitten Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:42:22 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Gus-Yalden-at-Asheville-School-261227/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Gus-Yalden-46101554/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: NR (PF)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2023/gus-yalden-255853" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR (PF)<br>ESPN: NR<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/north-carolina/rankings/2023-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #3 player in 2023 in North Carolina</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: July 10, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: x-star (0.xxxx) by 24/7 Composite (#x PG/#x/#x MN); x-star (#xxx overall) by 24/7; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: Sophomore (IMG)<br>2019-20: 1.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/gus-yalden/jycojwnDEeqAzqREozo6lw/basketball/stats.htm">Freshman (Mater Dei)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452622/compass-80.png" alt="Commitment Status" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Undecided on College Choice</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">For anyone familiar with Yalden as a prospect, the first question on their mind is what’s up with all the moving, Gus Bus? Due to his parents’ line of work, Yalden was born in College Park, Maryland, but grew up in Nebraska and Wisconsin, where he came up in the Appleton North feeder program. He was planning to attend Appleton Xavier. But then his mother took a new job in Colorado and he wound up <a href="https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/1192811784492765187?s=20">playing his freshman year in California</a> for Santa Ana Mater Dei. While he posted meager stats as a frosh at the nationally-ranked powerhouse, that didn’t slow his recruitment. Yalden planned to attend The Asheville School, an elite boarding school in North Carolina, as a sophomore, but plans changed to IMG Academy.</p> <p id="TZMAcX">Boasting high major scholarship offers from Florida State, Maryland, Nebraska, Rutgers, and Utah, Yalden became Wisconsin’s first offer in the 2023 class. Yalden was impressive with well-known Wisconsin Playground Club in recent travel events, but will plan to run with his old team, Team Griffin, for EYBL play when possible. His most recent offers are from Auburn and West Virginia, in addition to picking up attention from Cincinnati, Indiana, Kansas, Louisville, Marquette, and Virginia Tech.</p> <p id="J8XqFb">Yalden’s skill level is off the charts for a big man of his age. His sweet shooting touch and passing vision are devastating. Areas of improvement would be his defense and decision making. And, of course, his body — he’s drawing plenty of “pre-pandemic Nikoa Jokic” <a href="https://gmikereport.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/meet-gus-gus-bus-yalden-who-is-drawing-jokic-comparisons-as-a-freshman/">comparisons</a> already. As he matures he will get no doubt get more sculpted, which should lead to a more impressive vertical. And at that point, the sky may be the limit.</p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus Yalden (2023, 6’9”, F, Asheville HS) receives official scholarship offer from head coach, Greg Gard, and the University of Wisconsin! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGCFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PGCFamily</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThroughThisTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThroughThisTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOStudentLoans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NOStudentLoans</a> <a href="https://t.co/rMWS280agM">pic.twitter.com/rMWS280agM</a></p>— Wisconsin Playground Club (@WisconsinPGC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WisconsinPGC/status/1281609770131173377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2022</strong><br>7/20: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/college-basketball-recruiting-peach-jam-tuesday-caleb-foster-robert-dillingham-190316873/">Tuesday at the Peach Jam: Duke, Kentucky, Oregon, and Wisconsin pledges shine</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="pkCMQC"><strong>2021</strong><br>7/28: <a href="https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/rr-gus-yalden">Recruiting Roundup: Gus Yalden</a> (ProspectiveInsight.com)<br>7/3: <a href="https://stockrisers.com/s/377/top-20-incoming-junior-gus-yalden-talks-his-recruitment">Top-20 incoming junior Gus Yalden talks his recruitment</a> (Stockrisers)<br>6/12: <a href="https://www.hawkeyenation.com/news/recruiting/iowa-basketball-impresses-gus-yalden-during-visit/article_4d7083fa-cbdd-11eb-ad4a-5fbeba44b9cb.html">Iowa Basketball Impresses Gus Yalden During Visit</a> (Hawkeye Nation)<br>3/11: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Gus-Yalden-IMG-Academy-Breaks-Down-Recruitment-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-Michigan-State-Spartans-Louisville-Cardinals-Virginia-Cavaliers-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Texas-Tech-162166462/">Gus Yalden talks recruiting, looks ahead to spring</a> (Badgers 247)</p> <p id="MRcmPY"><strong>2020</strong><br>8/26: <a href="https://www.zagsblog.com/2020/08/26/class-of-2023-big-gus-yalden-talks-recent-howard-stanford-offers/">Class of 2023 big Gus Yalden talks recent Howard, Stanford offers</a> (Zags Blog)<br>7/11: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2020/7/11/21320758/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-2023-prospect-receives-offer-gus-yalden-de-pere-asheville">Top 2023 prospect receives an offer from UW</a> (B5Q)<br>7/8: <a href="https://wisportsheroics.com/a-prospect-to-know-2023-f-gus-yalden/">A Prospect to Know – 2023 F Gus Yalden</a> (WisSportsHeroics.com)<br>5/20: <a href="https://gmikereport.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/meet-gus-gus-bus-yalden-who-is-drawing-jokic-comparisons-as-a-freshman/">Meet 6’9 Gus Yalden, who is drawing Nikola Jokić comparisons as a freshman</a> (HS Midwest)</p> <p id="7Vbn2i"><strong>2019</strong><br>10/24: <a href="https://badgernotes.com/2019/10/24/prospect-primer-gus-yalden/">Prospect Primer: Gus Yalden</a> (BadgerNotes.com)<br>10/21: <a href="https://tim1coleman.wixsite.com/website/post/pangos-all-midwest-frosh-soph-top-10-class-of-2023">Pangos All Midwest Frosh/Soph Top 10 Class of 2023</a> (Big Tim’s High School Basketball Revue)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="AXQvys">Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J_9v0ZtaAk">Gus Yalden Q&amp;A</a> (3/16/21)<br>Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGAadBNrgm0">Gus Yalden Explains Baby Jokic</a> (7/11/21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_RnDPySLG8&amp;feature=emb_title">Prep Hoops Hard Work Kickoff: Gus Yalden</a> (7/6/20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yhRQ9jqslw">GUS BUS!! Top Freshman in Wisconsin Gus Yalden Highlights From The Courtside Fall Camp</a> (10/6/19)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | </p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gusbus2023?lang=en">@gusbus2023</a></p> <p id="cmDbyK"></p> Joe Hurlburt - C (2022) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/joe-hurlburt Phil Mitten Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:18:36 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Joe-Hurlburt-at-Enderlin-Area-262679/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Hurlburt-46102510/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> 92 (#13 C/#86 overall) <img title="Stock falling" alt="Red_arrowdown_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502369/red_arrowdown_medium.png"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/joe-hurlburt-269241" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> (#15 C / #101 overall) <img title="Stock falling" alt="Red_arrowdown_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502369/red_arrowdown_medium.png"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/245111/joe-hurlburt" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 86 (#16 C) <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/nd-prospect-rankings/2022-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #1 player in ND in 2022</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: March 29, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 4-star (0.9629), #70 overall &gt; (0.9723), #52 overall &gt; 3-star (0.9186) by 24/7 Composite (#16 C/#151 overall/#1 ND); 4-star/95 (#7 C/#47 overall) &gt; NR by 24/7; 4-star/93 &gt; 3-star (C) by Rivals; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="CGesak">2021 <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/news/71RQt8lOLkmfSl-glecqQg/joe-hurlburt-named-2020-21-maxpreps-north-dakota-high-school-basketball-player-of-the-year.htm">Player of the Year - North Dakota (MaxPreps)</a><br>2021 <a href="https://twitter.com/NorstedtMidcoSN/status/1375236439559057408">First Team All-State - Class B (NDAPSSA)</a><br>2020 <a href="https://ndhsaa.com/news/1511/ndapssa-class-b-boys-basketball-all-state-team-announced">Second Team All-State - Class B (NDAPSSA)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2020-21: 22.6 ppg, 14.3 rpg, 4.9 apg, 57% FGs | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/news/71RQt8lOLkmfSl-glecqQg/joe-hurlburt-named-2020-21-maxpreps-north-dakota-high-school-basketball-player-of-the-year.htm">Junior (Enderlin)</a><br>2019-20: 21.2 ppg, 15 rpg, 1.5 bpg, 3.3 apg | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/joe-hurlburt/fSNmD716EeaAdqA2nzwY6g/basketball/stats.htm">Sophomore (Enderlin)</a><br>2018-19: 17.7 ppg, 13 rpg, 1.8 bpg, 2 apg | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/joe-hurlburt/fSNmD716EeaAdqA2nzwY6g/basketball/stats.htm">Freshman (Enderlin)</a><br>2017-18: 12.8 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.5 bpg | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/joe-hurlburt/fSNmD716EeaAdqA2nzwY6g/basketball/stats.htm">8th Grade (Enderlin)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Colorado</h4></div> <p id="jVZ3QG">Hurlburt is an intriguing prospect from Wisconsin’s new favorite pipeline for big men: the <a href="https://d1mnbasketball.com/teams/">D1 Minnesota</a> travel club. Being a North Dakota kid, having Joe Krabbenhoft as the lead recruiter did not hurt either. Hurlburt has the size, athleticism and demeanor you like to see in a young center. Now 6’10”, Hurlburt has been playing up at the varsity level since his seventh grade season. Enderlin is a tiny town of less than 1,000 resident located an hour southwest of Fargo, where Hurlburt played alongside his shorter, less-heralded brother Gus for several years. Joe will have to fight the perception that he’s simply dominating inferior competition, an opportunity he will get with D1 Minnesota at some point.</p> <p id="nyjtFP">Iowa, Colorado and North Dakota were the only other major conference schools who had offered Hurlburt, so the Badgers got in at the right time. Butler, Memphis, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, and Virginia were among the programs who <a href="https://www.inforum.com/sports/basketball/6546390-Enderlins-Joe-Hurlburt-embracing-a-hot-recruiting-season">also contacted Hurlburt</a> on the first day of contact for rising juniors. Eventually, Nebraska, Iowa State, Oregon State, Virginia Tech would extend offers, along with the Gophers and Buckeyes. Choosing from Minnesota, OSU, Iowa and Colorado, <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHurlburt23/status/1376670540421869568">Hurlburt chose the Buffaloes</a> shortly after the NCAA tournament exit.</p> <p id="sukIUF"><a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHurlburt23/status/1281621573984813056?s=20"><small><em>Offered on July 10, 2020</em></small></a></p> <div id="cgIsBN"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Wisconsin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBadgers</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/adidasD1MN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adidasD1MN</a> <a href="https://t.co/UlgPZesWn7">pic.twitter.com/UlgPZesWn7</a></p>— Joe Hurlburt (@JoeHurlburt23) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHurlburt23/status/1281621573984813056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>3/29: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Joe-Hurlburt-commitment-Colorado-basketball-163308349/">2022 Top 100 prospect Joe Hurlburt has committed to Colorado</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="RyzmLx"><strong>2020</strong><br>8/4: <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-targets-stand-out-at-the-prep-hoops-midwest-collision">Wisconsin targets stand out at the Prep Hoops Midwest Collision</a> (Badger Blitz)<br>7/11: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2020/7/11/21321059/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-joe-hurlburt-offer-north-dakota-d1-minnesota">North Dakota big man gets an offer from Greg Gard</a> (B5Q)<br>7/9: <a href="https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Basketball-recruiting-class-of-2022-Indiana-Iowa-Minnesota-Texas-Texas-AM-Kansas-State-Illinois-Virginia-UCLA-rankings-148970834/#148970834_1">Which unranked 2022 prospects have caught our eye?</a> (247 Sports)<br>6/22: <a href="https://www.inforum.com/sports/basketball/6546390-Enderlins-Joe-Hurlburt-embracing-a-hot-recruiting-season">Enderlin’s Joe Hurlburt embracing a hot recruiting season</a> (Inforum.com)<br>6/16: <a href="https://www.newsdakota.com/2020/06/16/enderlins-joe-hurlburt-receives-offer-from-colorado/">Enderlin’s Joe Hurlburt receives offer from Colorado</a> (NewsDakota.com)</p> <p id="f1PChr"><strong>2019</strong><br>6/14: <a href="https://www.inforum.com/sports/2710783-Enderlins-Hurlburt-brothers-pick-up-UND-scholarship-offer">Enderlin’s Hurlburt brothers pick up UND scholarship offer</a> (Inforum/WDAY)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="VltG44">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY8igzvePC0&amp;feature=emb_title">Joe Hurlburt Summer Highlights</a> (8.30.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&amp;v=jCbAYkN7agY&amp;feature=emb_title">Jammin’ in July: Joe Hurlburt</a> (7.14.20)<br>News Feature: <a href="https://www.kvrr.com/2020/06/16/enderlins-hurlburt-credits-success-of-college-offers-to-his-families-competitiveness/">Enderlin’s Hurlburt Credits Success of College Offers to His Families Competitiveness - KVRR</a> (6.16.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11842952/5e783695dfd9da1a9cb5bf2e">Sophomore szn highlights</a> (3.23.20)<br>News Feature: <a href="https://www.inforum.com/sports/basketball/4886137-Towering-Twins-Hurlburt-twins-stand-tall-in-Class-B-basketball">Towering Twins: Hurlburt twins stand tall in Class B basketball - WDAY</a> (1.28.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/team/v2/355032/Boys-Varsity-Basketball/schedule">2019-20 Schedule</a></p> <p id="JKzPz3">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHurlburt23">@JoeHurlburt23</a></p> James Graham - F (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/james-graham Phil Mitten Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:18:44 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/James-Graham-at-Nicolet-235300/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/James-Graham-46058803/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 95 (#10 SF / #56 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/james-graham-iii-233808" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> (#26 PF) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/243179/james-graham" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 82 (#22 PF) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/33959263?subseason=618573" target="_blank">Wishoops</a>: #4 player in Wisconsin in 2021 <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"></p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: July 10, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.9112, #151 overall/#36 SF/#3 WI) by 247Sports Composite; NR by 24/7; NR by Rivals; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="KFSnaU">2020 First Team All-Conference (North Shore)</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2019-20: 20.6 ppg | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/33959263?subseason=618573">Junior (Nicolet)</a><br>2018-19: 7.4 ppg | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/33959263?subseason=618573">Sophomore (Nicolet)</a><br>2017-18: 7.8 ppg | <a href="https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/33959263?subseason=618573">Freshman (USM)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Maryland</h4></div> <p id="zVr3rA">James Graham III is the poster boy for coronavirus-era recruiting. Going from no big-time offers (Milwaukee, DePaul, Rutgers) by the end of his junior season to over 20 Power 5 offers in a matter of weeks despite no one seeing him play basketball live is the sort of enigma college coaches are dealing with. Proactive recruits are taking control by sending tape to coaches. Many critics questioned why Wisconsin waited while Graham’s offer list ballooned to include Arizona State, Auburn, Butler, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgetown, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Marquette, Maryland, Memphis, Michigan State, Missouri, Oregon, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Xavier. </p> <p id="7cME2V">The politics for Wisconsin were somewhat complicated, with Graham being a rising star nearby and also a former teammate of an even bigger star (Jalen Johnson) that spurned the Badgers. Hard to imagine any <a href="https://twitter.com/Shaq_got_racks/status/1280001315171708928">social media outrage</a> had any effect on the staff, but Wisconsin was not short on exposure to Graham while following Johnson around during the 2019-20 season. Graham came off the bench the first half of that season and was overshadowed by the Johnson brothers and Jamari Sibley. He transferred to Nicolet after spending his freshman year at University School of Milwaukee.</p> <p id="vcKucn">Graham’s <a href="https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/1279832361971200001">hot start</a> to the non-live AAU period may have been the final straw for the Badgers as they try to finish up the 2021 class with another shooter. And Graham is not shy offensively. He received his UW offer — on the same day as Markus Ilver — following <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/badgers-offer-2021-in-state-james-graham-iii">a lengthy Zoom call</a>, during which he says coaches told him his shooting, defense, and ballhandling have all improved in the last 18 months. They believe he can fit into the class as a small forward next to Matthew Mors. Per <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Graham-reacts-to-Wisconsin-offer-148991321/">Badger247 ($)</a>, Graham was to have a virtual visit with Wisconsin the third week of July. That week Graham also <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGrahamIII2/status/1285350097363107841?s=20">trimmed his list to nine</a> schools.</p> <p id="e1xyeV">Latest interest for Graham is coming from some bigger names, with Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Texas Tech sniffing around. Florida State was an early favorite in the race, but either pulled out or faltered late. Graham appears to have some interest in staying close to home, and kept Wisconsin in his final list of four schools when he set his <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGrahamIII2/status/1293236054435278848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1293236054435278848%7Ctwgr%5E&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zagsblog.com%2F2020%2F08%2F11%2Fclass-of-2021-forward-james-graham-sets-announcement-date%2F">announcement date of August 17</a>. Perhaps based on Graham’s comments about his <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/James-Graham-basketball-recruiting-Memphis-Maryland-Wisconsin-Auburn-150138197/">relationship with the Maryland staff</a>, Crystal ball predictions surged in favor of the Terrapins in that final week. Not even a rescheduled decision date could get him off of <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGrahamIII2/status/1296160156175269890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1296160156175269890%7Ctwgr%5E&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.baltimoresun.com%2Fsports%2Fterps%2Fbs-sp-maryland-mens-basketball-commit-graham-2021-20200819-jkciq3wssfhk7djs6jxyajzc4u-story.html">the Terps</a>.</p> <p id="3kxDtt"><a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGrahamIII2/status/1281316652072800260"><em>Offered on July 9, 2020</em></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2020</strong><br>8/19: <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-maryland-mens-basketball-commit-graham-2021-20200819-jkciq3wssfhk7djs6jxyajzc4u-story.html">Maryland men’s basketball lands four-star prospect James Graham, Terps’ third commit in 2021 class</a> (Baltimore Sun)<br>8/11: <a href="https://www.zagsblog.com/2020/08/11/class-of-2021-forward-james-graham-sets-announcement-date/">Class of 2021 forward James Graham sets announcement date</a> (Zagsblog)<br>8/4: <a href="https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/wisconsin-targets-stand-out-at-the-prep-hoops-midwest-collision">Wisconsin targets stand out at the Prep Hoops Midwest Collision</a> (Badger Blitz)<br>7/20: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/James-Graham-top-75-Maryland-Georgetown-Vanderbilt-Florida-State-Auburn-149359245/">James Graham trims his list</a> (247 Sports)<br>7/15: <a href="https://stockrisers.f5sports.com/s/67/james-graham-iii-to-cut-list-hearing-from-uk-and-north-carolina">James Graham III to cut list, hearing from UK and North Carolina</a> (Stock Risers)<br>7/12: <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/badgers-basketball-team-joins-long-list-of-teams-pursuing-nicolets-james-graham/article_e99bd32c-f0de-5efe-9735-0fb2fbe0f77b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Badgers basketball team joins long list of teams pursuing Nicolet’s James Graham</a> (Wisconsin State Journal)<br>7/9: <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/badgers-offer-2021-in-state-james-graham-iii">Graham III on UW offer: “That home-town hero thing is pretty big for me”</a> (BadgerBlitz.com)<br>7/6: <a href="https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1112053">Observations from 17U division of #HardWorkSZN Kick Off in Appleton</a> (Wishoops.net)<br>6/21: <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-roundtable-live-eval-periods-fast-risers-and-draft-decisions">Rivals Roundtable: Live eval periods, fast risers and draft decisions</a> (Rivals)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="P4Lou9">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-7pyOvhBAA&amp;feature=emb_title">James Graham Prep Hoops Highlights</a> (7.23.20)<br>Interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcOUrVLmiBY&amp;feature=youtu.be">James Graham III Is Starting to Realize the Fake Coaches</a> (7.6.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zl-zNsceZs&amp;feature=emb_title">2021 James Graham III Junior Season Highlights + Scouting!</a> (4.23.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsonline.com%2Fsports%2Fpreps-plus%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fjames-graham" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Journal Sentinel</a></p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGrahamIII2">@JamesGrahamIII2</a></p> Markus Ilver - F (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/markus-ilver Phil Mitten Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:15:26 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Markus-Ilver-at-Massanutten-Military-Academy-260699/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/player/markus-ilver-46101363/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> 88 (#42 PF / #214 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/markus-ilver-268256" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> (#47 PF) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/245565/markus-ilver" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 80 (#26 PF) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"></p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Mar. 3, 2021<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.8844, #213 overall/#40 PF/#6 VA) by 247Sports Composite; 3-star/89 (#38 PF/#218 overall) &gt; NR by 24/7; 3-star (#48 PF &gt; #42 &gt; #41) by Rivals; NR by ESPN; #8 player in VA by PrepHoops</em></p></div> <div id="JJlXcx"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Rankings at time of commitment: 3-star (0.8862) by 247Sports Composite (#38 PF/#196 overall/#6 OH); 3-star by 24/7 &amp; Rivals; NR by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="KFSnaU">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="8cSH5S">2020-21: Senior (WRA)<br>2019-20: Junior (MMA)<br>2019: 6.7 ppg, 2.3 rpg | <a href="http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u18b/2019/player/Markus-Ilver">U18B Euro Championship (Estonia)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed on January 13, 2021</h4></div> <p id="C4IDRj"><a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Wisconsin-adds-fourth-player-to-class-of-2021-in-Markus-Ilver-Badgers-159212258/">Wisconsin adds fourth player to class of 2021 in Markus Ilver</a> (247 Sports)<br><a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/badgers-mens-basketball-lands-forward-from-estonia-in-2021-recruiting-class/article_4300c272-b390-5f64-8482-1b3be9935e44.html">Badgers men’s basketball lands forward from Estonia in 2021 recruiting class</a> (Wisconsin State Journal)<br><a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Markus-Ilver-Western-Reserve-Academy-Commits-to-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-159191926/">BREAKING: Markus Ilver commits to Wisconsin</a> (Badger247)<br><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2021/1/13/22229592/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-2021-3-star-markus-ilver-commits-to-uw-estonia-ohio-forward">2021 3-star PF Markus Ilver commits to UW</a> (B5Q)</p> <p id="0yKTfq">Ilver, who turns 19 in January, is a native of Estonia who is playing his second year in the United States. He began his journey <a href="https://phenomhoopreport.com/markus-ilver-is-on-the-verge-of-a-breakout/">briefly at Lincoln Academy</a> in North Carolina before it folded, then landed at <a href="https://www.militaryschool.com/pg-team-roster/">Massanutten Military Academy</a>, where he showcased his three-point shooting as a junior. Though the change in routine was an adjustment, Ilver was just happy <a href="http://www.eurohopes.com/news/6301/eurohopes_interviews_markus_ilver">to be playing basketball</a> and getting in <a href="https://phenomhoopreport.com/markus-ilver-is-on-the-verge-of-a-breakout/">the weight room</a>. After a length wait to return to the country due to COVID-19, he had to wait a long time <a href="https://twitter.com/rodgerbohn/status/1281312318475902977">to resume play</a> for his senior season at <a href="https://www.wra.net/athletics/ourteams/boys-basketball">Western Reserve Academy</a> in Ohio.</p> <p id="bFftgg">A tough 6’8” marksman, Ilver has NBA range already, but will need to improve his ballhandling ability. He has international experience, helping the Estonian U18 team to a fifth-place finish in the Division B Euro Championship last summer. Wisconsin’s staff has not seen Ilver live due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, but did its homework as best it could. Ilver’s offer from Gard and Co. was his second Big Ten offer, after Nebraska, adding to offers from Xavier, Utah, VCU, Toledo and a smattering of east coast mid-majors. Ilver was picking up interest from the likes of Maryland and Clemson as a junior and more recently from Virginia, Washington, and Dayton. However, sensing a great fit, Ilver was <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Wisconsin-adds-fourth-player-to-class-of-2021-in-Markus-Ilver-Badgers-159212258/">excited to make the call</a> for the Badgers in early 2021. </p> <p id="27bvP4">Ilver will sign during the April signing period. He appears cut out to fill a need for Wisconsin down the line after he adds the strength required to compete in the Big Ten.</p> <div id="zVr3rA"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Three-star forward Markus Ilver, a native of Estonia, has committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wisconsin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wisconsin</a>.<br><br>Story with Quotes: <a href="https://t.co/tFi5fN009G">https://t.co/tFi5fN009G</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Badgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/6tLUyAkrzN">pic.twitter.com/6tLUyAkrzN</a></p>— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) <a href="https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/1349447282794627076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2021</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="ADXi2C"><a href="https://twitter.com/MarkusIlver/status/1281290541364318208"><small><em>Offered on July 9, 2020</em></small></a></p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="EpUiYJ"><strong>2021</strong><br>4/14: <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/from-estonia-to-uw-markus-ilvers-unique-journey-like-a-fairy-tale/article_29f44750-4999-5f71-9e81-d90182527843.html">From Estonia to UW: Markus Ilver’s unique journey ‘like a fairy tale’</a> (Wisconsin State Journal)<br>3/3: <a href="https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Bossis-Best-Potential-surprises-from-the-class-of-2021-Arizona-State-Creighton-Dayton-Illinois-Mississippi-State-Northwestern-Richmond-SMU-VCU-Wisconsin-161791616/#161791616_1">Bossi’s Best: Potential surprises from the class of 2021</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="S94T7a"><strong>2020</strong><br>6/29: <a href="http://www.zachsmart.com/2020/06/mmas-2021-sf-ilver-heating-up.html">MMA’s 2021 SF Ilver Heating Up</a> (ZachSmart.com)<br>4/19: <a href="http://www.eurohopes.com/news/6301/eurohopes_interviews_markus_ilver">Eurohopes interviews Markus Ilver</a> (Eurohopes.com)</p> <p id="NIdIbR"><strong>2019</strong><br>12/5: <a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/colonels-postgrad-basketball-team-off-to-6-1-start-under-new-head-coach/article_0ff97555-cda5-5d9e-87ff-dad496f2d72d.html">Colonels’ postgrad basketball team off to 6-1 start under new head coach</a> (The Northern Virginia Daily)<br>11/5: <a href="https://www.prephoops.com/2019/11/prospect-spotlight-markus-ilver-2021/">Prospect Spotlight: Markus Ilver (2021)</a> (Prep Hoops)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="gbwIkg">Game: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEH4zURvkFo">WRA 78, First Love Christian Academy 52</a> (2.6.21)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkusIlver/status/1257343007357128711">Highlights part 2</a> (5.4.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?edufilter=NULL&amp;v=PjOG84eOgTk">Markus Ilver</a> (4.3.20)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax"><a href="https://www.wra.net/athletics/athletic-schedule/~athletics-team-id/112">2020-21 Schedule</a></p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkusIlver">@MarkusIlver</a></p> <p id="cQX7Ou"></p> Basketball Recruiting Archive: 2020 https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2020 Phil Mitten Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:10:39 -0500 <p align="right" style="font-size: 85%;" id="YNhcZw"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/scholarship-grid">Go to Scholarship Grid &amp; Depth Chart &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/historical-recruiting-calendar">Go to Historical Recruiting Calendar &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball">Go to Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</a></p> <div class="read-more" id="IJAnWG"> <strong>Jump to</strong>: <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2021">2021</a> Class of 2020 <strong>|</strong> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2019">2019</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2018">2018</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2017">2017</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2016">2016</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2015">2015</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2014">2014</a> <a basketball-recruiting-archive-2014href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2013">2013</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2012">2012</a> </div> <p id="GY5mUs"><a target="_blank" href="https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3633528/classof2020.0.png"><img alt="Class of 2020" src="https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3633528/classof2020.0.png"></a> </p> <div id="afosPC"> <p><strong>Players signed: 5</strong><br><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/lorne-bowman"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/lorne-bowman" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Lorne Bowman</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>PG | Detroit, Mich.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/johnny-davis"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/johnny-davis">Jonathan Davis</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>G/F | La Crosse, Wis.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jordan-davis"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jordan-davis">Jordan Davis</a> <img alt="2-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="2-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>G/F | La Crosse, Wis.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/steven-crowl"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/steven-crowl">Steven Crowl</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>C | St. Paul, Minn.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ben-carlson"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ben-carlson">Ben Carlson</a> <img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="4-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>PF | St. Paul, Minn.</em></p> </div> <div id="OdSZJi"> <p><strong>Preferred walk-ons: 2</strong><br><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2019/8/8/20798013/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruitment-pwo-2020-wing-carter-gilmore-arrowhead-hartland-wisconsin">Carter Gilmore</a><br><em>SF | Hartland, Wis.</em> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://247sports.com/Player/Carter-Gilmore-46056067/" target="_blank">[24/7]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2020/carter-gilmore-226272">[rivals]</a> | <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Carter-Gilmore-Arrowhead-Commits-to-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-as-a-Preferred-Walk-On-134310048/" target="_blank">[+]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://twitter.com/CarterGilmore03/status/1159640735089664001?s=20" target="_blank">[+]</a> | <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/video/carter-gilmore-squares-off-with-cameron-palesse/">[video]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Highlights-Gilmore-drops-30-15-and-7-in-win-144160492/">[video]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpsi_iR_lrA">[video]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS9umIhD9Io">[video]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OC0o8f-8OM&amp;feature=emb_title">[video]</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_taphorn/status/1276625922653896704?s=20" target="_blank">Justin Taphorn</a><br><em>SG | Pekin, Ill.</em> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/justin-taphorn/kbD2Uq9zEeaAdqA2nzwY6g/default.htm" target="_blank">[+]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://www.pjstar.com/sports/20170308/taphorn-family-has-basketball-in-its-blood" target="_blank">[+]</a> <a style="font-size: 75%;" href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/basketball/men/pekin-illinois-small-forward-justin-taphorn-to-walk-on-with-badgers-mens-basketball/article_5e2736f7-772d-5b01-a3de-504cc257f9f4.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter_WiStateJournal" target="_blank">[+]</a> | <a style="font-size: 75%;" target="_blank" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8743096/Justin-Taphorn">[videos]</a></p> </div> <p id="YkQdSL"></p> <p style="font-size: 75%;" id="RO4Te0"><strong>Offered:</strong><br>PG: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ethan-morton">Ethan Morton</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ethan-morton"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2019/05/09/ethan-morton-top-50-recruit-commits-purdue-basketball/1155627001/" target="_blank">Purdue</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Reece-Beekman-46042445/" target="_blank">Reece Beekman</a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Virginia-Cavaliers-Basketball-BREAKING-UVA-lands-elite-point-guard-Reece-Beekman-Tony-Bennett-National-Championship-132829859/" target="_blank">Virginia</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/player/zeb-jackson-46055107" target="_blank">Zeb Jackson</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/10/four-star_guard_zeb_jackson_co.html" target="_blank">Michigan</a>}</em><br>SF: <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jalen-johnson">Jalen Johnson</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jalen-johnson"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.prephoops.com/2019/07/johnson-commits-to-duke/" target="_blank">Duke</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Ziaire-Williams-46049794/" target="_blank">Ziaire Williams</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2020-04-12/sierra-canyon-ziaire-williams-says-he-will-play-at-standford" target="_blank">Stanford</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/brandon-angel-f-2020">Brandon Angel</a>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/brandon-angel-f-2020"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Brandon-Angel-Stanford-Commit-136336857/" target="_blank">Stanford</a>}</em><br>PF: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/dawson-garcia">Dawson Garcia</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/dawson-garcia"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28124477/top-10-2020-pf-dawson-garcia-commits-marquette" target="_blank">Marquette</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/zed-key">Zed Key</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/zed-key"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2019/09/zed-key-3-star-recruit-commits-to-ohio-state-basketball.html" target="_blank">Ohio State</a>}</em></p> <div id="09xckD"><p style="font-size: 75%;"><strong>Others recruited:</strong><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Donovan-Williams-46047468" target="_blank">Donovan Williams</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.omaha.com/huskers/mens-basketball/lincoln-north-star-guard-donovan-williams-announces-commitment-to-nebraska/article_9f74ef02-c648-53ce-97cf-d98d7be816c4.html" target="_blank">Nebraska</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Shon-Robinson-46048880" target="_blank">Shon Robinson</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.djournal.com/sports/highly-sought-arizona-forward-chooses-ole-miss/article_83cc8ee5-5c6d-5847-b167-29ca9a036f64.html" target='_blank"'>Ole Miss</a>}</em>, <a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Gabe-Madsen-46037739">Gabe Madsen</a> <em>{<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cincinnati.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Funiversity-of-cincinnati%2F2019%2F09%2F01%2Fuc-basketball-gabe-and-mason-madsen-commit-play-john-brannen%2F2186191001%2F&amp;referrer=sbnation.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckys5thquarter.com%2Fpages%2Fbasketball-recruiting-archive-2020" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Cincinnati</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Luke-Kasubke-46052885/" target="_blank">Luke Kasubke</a> <em>{<a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Luke-Kasubke-Kansas-State-Commitment-135132698/" target="_blank">Kansas St.</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Seryee-Lewis-46078820/" target="_blank">Seryee Lewis</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article241330926.html" target="_blank">Kansas St.</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Reece-Brown-46083647/" target="_blank">Reece Brown</a> <em>{<a href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/nov/15/class-of-2020-wing-reece-brown-picks-rebels/" target="_blank">UNLV</a>}</em></p></div> <p style="font-size: 75%;" id="1pNVLf"><strong>Other top prep players in Wisconsin:</strong><br><a href="http://247sports.com/player/jamari-sibley-46042318" target="_blank">Jamari Sibley</a> <em>{Georgetown}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Isaac-Lindsey-46048823/" target="_blank">Isaac Lindsey</a> <em>{<a href="https://madison.com/wsj/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/mineral-point-s-isaac-lindsey-orally-commits-to-unlv-for/article_c83885c1-c3d1-53ae-85f4-2d7f0b215d36.html" target="_blank">UNLV</a>}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/player/terrance-thompson-46038095/" target="_blank">Terrance Thompson</a> <em>{Green Bay}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Desmond-Polk-46047575/" target="_blank">Desmond Polk</a> <em>{SIU-Edwardsville}</em></p> <table width="100%" bordercolor="#b40001" border="0" id="IuVEZo"><tbody><tr class="p5"><td style="background-color: #ffe4e1;" class="p5"> <strong>Legend:</strong><br><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png"><em> player has prospect profile page<br><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> star rating according to 247Sports Composite rankings</em> </td></tr></tbody></table> Hunter Sallis - G (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/hunter-sallis Phil Mitten Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:27:26 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small><strong>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</strong></small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Hunter-Sallis-at-Millard-North-231665/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Hunter-Sallis-46057844/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 97 (#3 CG / #25 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/hunter-sallis-233029" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="5-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="5-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="5-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="5-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="5-star recruit"> (#2 PG / #11 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/238469/hunter-sallis" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 89 (#3 PG / #18 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/nebraska/rankings/2021-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #1 player in Nebraska in 2021</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: June 30, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: 5-star (0.9935, #19 overall/#2 CG/#1 NE) &gt; #30 overall &gt; #43 &gt; (0.9809, #59/#1 NE) &gt; 3-star (0.8556, #79) by 247Sports Composite; 4-star/97 (#26 overall &gt; #29 &gt; #32) &gt; 4-star/95 (#56) by 24/7; 5-star (#8 PG/#20 overall) &gt; 4-star (#47 overall &gt; #55 &gt; #50) by Rivals</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="KFSnaU">2020 <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/news/81pLsfgvYkCJ2TPr7nT3hA/maxpreps-2019-20-boys-basketball-junior-all-american-team.htm">Honorable Mention Junior All-American (MaxPreps)</a><br>2020 <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/plus/meet-the-2020-all-nebraska-boys-basketball-team/article_15c73b3f-2f1a-51ef-9395-4460f8400ca5.html">First Team All-Nebraska</a><br>2019 <a href="https://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/recruiting/boys-basketball/chucky-hepburn-earned-a-husker-scholarship-with-his-freshman-season/article_04f8a56e-40b3-511c-8e80-43fabd91c9f0.html">Second Team Super-State (Lincoln Journal Star)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="Q5Rfkl">2019-20: 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.8 spg | <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/hunter-sallis/P58KEc4mEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/default.htm">Junior (North)</a><br>2018-19: 18.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg | <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/boys-basketball-the-2018-19-super-state-and-all-state-teams/article_f99beabb-c82e-5836-b046-c32c071919f8.html">Sophomore (North)</a><br>2017-18: 4.8 ppg | <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/pospisil-rising-nebraska-prep-stars-look-to-take-their-hoop-teams-to-the-top-this/article_c4a22d16-8131-5841-9df5-7d2c4307bda0.html">Freshman (North)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Gonzaga</h4></div> <p id="0yKTfq">The son of a local Omaha Central and San Diego State women’s basketball star, Sallis’ potential was evident early. He received his first Division 1 scholarship offer, from Drake, during his freshman season in which he was playing only 13 minutes-per-game for Millard North. As he broke out during his sophomore year, the offers became more steady ... Mississippi, Creighton, Iowa State, then Nebraska, Kansas State, Iowa. Then as a junior, others flooded in from all over the Pac-12, ACC, and SEC, while he became North’s all-time leading scorer. A new powerhouse school every month it seemed, from Oregon, Kansas, Gonzaga, Louisville, UCLA and finally North Carolina in April. Sallis officially visited Nebraska last November and Gonzaga in January, so he has three visits remaining.</p> <p id="RrE5m1">Although Wisconsin has been in touch with Sallis for some time, it wasn’t until late June 2020 that an <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-Recruiting-Offers-Hunter-Sallis-Millard-North-Greg-Gard-Chucky-Hepburn-148679894/">offer was extended</a>. Sallis and current Badger commit Chucky Hepburn have <a href="https://twitter.com/jaypo1961/status/1277820177938350080">been friends for over a decade</a>, so there is somewhat of a connection. The bond apparently was not strong enough to push Wisconsin into Sallis’ <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/twelve-remain-for-five-star-hunter-sallis">list of 12 finalists</a> however.</p> <p id="Bu2iJ6">Sallis is an electric finisher who can break down high school opponents with ease off the dribble. This also enables his strong pull-up game. Sallis led North to a state finals appearance while setting a school record for <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/millard-norths-hunter-sallis-closes-in-on-top-10-national-ranking/article_bfcc4faa-7ccf-5568-ad5f-4f6b09a05756.html">points in a season (644)</a>. He rolled his ankle during the <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/class-a-hunter-sallis-scores-24-as-millard-north-defeats-omaha-south-to-advance-to/article_75f3477c-1894-5cb9-baa8-d1fe819e70f9.html">team’s semifinal win</a> and North fell in the final minute to Hepburn’s Bellevue West squad. He also participated in a Team USA mini-camp in October of his junior season. Sallis plays AAU ball for OSA (<a href="https://omahasportsacademy.com/">Omaha Sports Academy</a>), an Adidas Gauntlet participant.</p> <div id="zVr3rA"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed and excited to receive an offer from Wisconsin ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> <a href="https://t.co/MW8V6JZ9qE">pic.twitter.com/MW8V6JZ9qE</a></p>— Hunter Sallis (@HunterSallis_) <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterSallis_/status/1277812804192358400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2020</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2021</strong><br>3/26: <a href="https://247sports.com/Article/Gonzaga-basketball-5-star-Hunter-Sallis-commits-to-Bulldogs-163099271/">Gonzaga lands highest-ranked commitment ever in 5-star guard Hunter Sallis</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="7PgePJ"><strong>2020</strong><br>8/23: <a href="https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/twelve-remain-for-five-star-hunter-sallis">Twelve remain for five-star Hunter Sallis</a> (Rivals)<br>6/30: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2020/6/30/21308051/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-2021-5-star-guard-gets-an-offer-from-greg-gard-hunter-sallis">2021 5-star guard gets an offer from Greg Gard</a> (B5Q)<br>6/3: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/millard-norths-hunter-sallis-closes-in-on-top-10-national-ranking/article_bfcc4faa-7ccf-5568-ad5f-4f6b09a05756.html">Millard North’s Hunter Sallis closes in on top-10 national ranking</a> (World-Herald)<br>4/28: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/millard-norths-hunter-sallis-receives-offer-from-north-carolina/article_a47abf70-7b0f-576b-9145-c5bb5ba34e12.html#1">Millard North’s Hunter Sallis receives offer from North Carolina</a> (World-Herald)<br>3.13: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/class-a-hunter-sallis-scores-24-as-millard-north-defeats-omaha-south-to-advance-to/article_75f3477c-1894-5cb9-baa8-d1fe819e70f9.html">Hunter Sallis scores 24 as Millard North defeats Omaha South to advance to final</a> (World-Herald)<br>3.12: <a href="https://www.noiseomaha.com/news-now/2020/3/12/basketball-legacy-binds-legend-jessica-haynes-and-hernbspbasketball-star-hunter-sallis">Basketball legacy binds legend, Jessica Haynes, and her basketball star, Hunter Sallis</a> (Noise)<br>3.8: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/as-hunter-sallis-learns-to-fly-the-millard-north-star-is-on-an-upward-trajectory/article_94ce2dea-9338-5963-9441-2a2ca4067d03.html">As Hunter Sallis learns to fly, the Millard North star is on an upward trajectory in the hoops world</a> (World-Herald)<br>1/29: <a href="https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/life-in-the-red/millard-norths-hunter-sallis-elevated-to-five-star-status-by-rivals/article_604037c3-99f5-5b76-8f26-775e33ee27f5.html">Millard North’s Hunter Sallis elevated to five-star status by Rivals</a> (Lincoln Journal Star)</p> <p id="NIdIbR"><strong>2019</strong><br>3/23: <a href="https://journalstar.com/gallery/meet-the-lincoln-journal-star-s-boys-basketball-super-state/collection_0be4251d-5aaa-5da6-8eca-02b48cdc71cd.html#1">Meet the Lincoln Journal Star’s boys basketball Super-State first team</a> (Lincoln Journal Star)</p> <p id="3XRy03"><strong>2018</strong><br>5/2: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/recruiting/boys-basketball/sautter-chucky-hepburn-is-a-star-in-the-making-but/article_8a135d9f-a188-51e6-8e03-abb263ffbb8b.html">Chucky Hepburn is a star in the making, but he has company in loaded 2021 class</a> (World-Herald)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="EtnWRI">News Feature: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/millard-norths-hunter-sallis-receives-offer-from-north-carolina/article_a47abf70-7b0f-576b-9145-c5bb5ba34e12.html#1">Inside the life of 5-star recruit Hunter Sallis</a> (4.28.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Db3Yw">Hunter Sallis | Film Room | Class of 2021</a> (4.29.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDWjHdKsvw4&amp;feature=youtu.be">The Hunter Sallis Highlight Film</a> (3.7.20)<br>Game: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyRu9ibtLjc">Millard North vs IMG Academy</a> (2.16.20)<br>Interview: <a href="https://www.omaha.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/prep-zone-chronicles-bellevue-wests-chucky-hepburn-and-millard-norths-hunter-sallis/article_1079e169-fa5a-5125-8f99-6b3a7eaa329a.html#1">Prep Zone Chronicles: Bellevue West’s Chucky Hepburn and Millard North’s Hunter Sallis</a> (1.22.20)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUv6zA_ah5E">Nebraska’s Next NBA Player 6’4” SG Hunter Sallis</a> (8.23.19)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/basketball/">Omaha World-Herald</a></p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterSallis_">@HunterSallis_</a></p> <p id="klb9xQ"></p> Louis Lesmond - G (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/louis-lesmond Phil Mitten Thu, 04 Jun 2020 03:42:51 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Louis-Lesmond-at-Notre-Dame-College-Prep-233358/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Louis-Lesmond-46058043/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 93 (#15 SG / #73 overall)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/louis-lesmond-256263" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: NR SG<br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2021-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #7 player in 2021 in IL</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: June 4, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: 4-star/93 (#16 SG/#76 overall) by 24/7</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="oU9kPT">2020 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nn3qr0xs0etleh9khuz0446uqupvi0n5">First Team All-State - Class 3A (IBCA)</a></p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="ML2EO5">2019-20: 16.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 54.1% FG, 44% 3FG | <a href="https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-names-to-know-class-of-2021-guard-louis-lesmond/">Junior (Notre Dame)</a><br>2019: <a href="http://uaa.io/schedule.aspx?schedule=419">UAA (Illinois Wolves)</a><br>2018-19: Sophomore (Evanston)<br>2018: 6.3 ppg, 1.4 rpg | <a href="http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u16/2018/player/Louis-Lesmond">U16 FIBA Euro Championship (France)</a></p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Harvard</h4></div> <p id="h4IkAE">A Paris, France native, Lesmond boasts national team experience already with the <a href="http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u16/2018/player/Louis-Lesmond">French U16 team</a> in the 2018 European Championship. His father David, who played one season at Purdue, moved the family back to Illinois in the summer of 2018. The younger Lesmond now runs with Badger commit Chris Hodges and the familiar Illinois Wolves program on the AAU circuit. After sitting out several weeks with an injury, Lesmond led Evanston Township to the brink of a Class 4A state title as a sophomore. Entering his junior year, Lesmond transferred to Niles’ Notre Dame College Prep, where he was <a href="https://twitter.com/okonscoutnews/status/1211152808021569537?s=20">named MVP</a> of the Wheeling Hardwood Classic in December. He ultimately garnered <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nn3qr0xs0etleh9khuz0446uqupvi0n5">first team all-state</a> honors last season. </p> <p id="joDcs7">With a smooth release from mid-range and long-distance, Lesmond appeared a perfect match for Wisconsin’s 2021 class that was already stacked. He is also familiar with playing at a <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-spt-evanston-niles-north-boys-basketball-20190201-story.html">slower pace</a> from his days in France. The Badgers <a href="https://twitter.com/LesmondLouis/status/1268337952645681155?s=20">offered Lesmond</a> on June 3, 2020. A highly-skilled, <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlitoCollins2/status/1232873582595858433?s=20">athletic</a> wing with good size was bound to attract attention even during a pandemic. Lesmond was poised to add offers to his existing list of Dayton, DePaul, Harvard, Illinois, Marquette, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Xavier with schools like Indiana, Michigan staying interested. He visited a number of schools unofficially — Wisconsin among them — as he eyed committing prior to his senior year. But Lesmond’s only official visit before <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/13/21290226/louis-lesmond-harvard-niles-notre-dame-basketball">committing to Harvard</a> had been to Santa Clara.</p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2020</strong><br>6/13: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/13/21290226/louis-lesmond-harvard-niles-notre-dame-basketball">Notre Dame’s Louis Lesmond commits to Harvard</a> (Sun-Times)<br>5/1: <a href="https://www.insidethehall.com/2020/05/01/indiana-is-targeting-shooters-in-the-class-of-2021-will-a-scholarship-offer-arrive-for-louis-lesmond/">Indiana is targeting shooters in the class of 2021. Will a scholarship offer arrive for Louis Lesmond?</a> (Inside the Hall)<br>3/14: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/sports/ct-nhs-boys-basketball-notre-dame-coronavirus-tl-0319-20200314-s7k4jqyuajdcpp3svbfnn7kqoe-story.html">Notre Dame’s promising season ends in disappointment amid coronavirus concerns</a> (Chicago Tribune)<br>2/10: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Louis-Lesmond-basketball-recruiting-Nebraska-Cornhuskers-Illinois-Fighting-Illini-Harvard-Crimson-143612294/">Louis Lesmond is opening eyes and adding offers</a> (247 Sports)<br>1/30: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/ContentGallery/Basketball-Recruiting-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Tony-Perkins-Logan-Duncomb-Indiana-Hoosiers-Xavier-Musketeers-Ohio-State-Buckeyes-Pierre-Brooks-143063788/#143063788_1">Ten Midwest prospects who have improved their stock</a> (247 Sports)</p> <p id="9wEIn2"><strong>2019</strong><br>9/17: <a href="https://www.midwesthoopsspotlight.com/news_article/show/1049787#.XYD_FVhhiAE.twitter">In the Spotlight: Louis Lesmond</a> (Midwest Hoops Spotlight)<br>6/20: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/20/18692937/louis-lesmond-transfers-evanston-niles-notre-dame-chicago-high-school-basketball">Basketball notebook: Louis Lesmond transfers to Notre Dame, shootout takeaways and more</a> (Sun-Times)<br>2/1: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-spt-evanston-niles-north-boys-basketball-20190201-story.html">French import Louis Lesmond helps Evanston run past Niles North 79-65</a> (Chicago Tribune)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="LrQLw0">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv_RJd-dh2E">Louis Lesmond</a> - 3/23/20<br>Highlights: <a href="https://twitter.com/CourtsideFilms/status/1203180184096124929">Louis Lesmond highlights with Niles Notre Dame @ Chicago Elite Classic</a> - 12/6/19<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13921791/Louis-Lesmond">Louis Lesmond Highlights (HUDL)</a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax"><a href="https://il.8to18.com/notredamecp/schedule/basketball/b/v/2020-2021">2020-21 Schedule</a> | <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball">Chicago Sun-Times</a></p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LesmondLouis">@LesmondLouis</a></p> <p id="rHSZcT"></p> Isaiah Barnes - G/F (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/isaiah-barnes Phil Mitten Sun, 19 Apr 2020 03:54:30 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Isaiah-Barnes-at-River-Forest--248036/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Barnes-46085899/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 92 (#20 SF / #85 overall) <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/isaiah-barnes-256097" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> (#28 SG / #112 overall) <img title="Stock rising" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png"><br>ESPN: N/A<br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/illinois/rankings/2021-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: Btw #11-15 player in 2021 in IL</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: June 24, 2020, 2020<br>Previous Rankings: NR (SG) by 24/7; 4-star (#113 overall) &gt; 3-star (SG) by Rivals; NR by ESPN; #11-15 player in IL by Prep Hoops</em>; 4-star (0.9532) SF, #26 SF/#106 &gt; (0.9243) SF (#140 overall) &gt; (0.8556) SG (#213 overall) &gt; NR SG by 247Sports Composite</p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="oU9kPT">2020 <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nn3qr0xs0etleh9khuz0446uqupvi0n5">Special Mention (Class 4A)</a> - IBCA</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="ML2EO5">2019-20: Junior (OPRF)<br>2019: 4.5 ppg, 3 rpg | <a href="http://uaa.io/schedule.aspx?schedule=419">UAA (Illinois Wolves)</a><br>2018-19: Sophomore (OPRF)<br>2017-18: Freshman (Romeoville)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Michigan</h4></div> <p id="h4IkAE">Though unrated by major scouting websites, Isaiah Barnes is far from an unknown — he may boast the best offer list of any “no star” prospect in the country. Prior to picking up a <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaiahbarnes_/status/1251274151517655041?s=20">scholarship offer from Wisconsin</a> over the phone in mid-April, Barnes was already offered by DePaul, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, TCU and a handful of mid-majors. Michigan was also looking to get involved. A Kansas offer is always extremely tough to beat, if commitable, but not unprecedented for Wisconsin. A few factors needed to weigh in UW’s favor in this recruitment. One was the pre-existing relationship with his lead recruiter, assistant Alando Tucker. Two was being AAU teammates with Chris Hodges on the Illinois Wolves. In the end, those didn’t keep Wisconsin in the race.</p> <p id="Xbp51h">Locals have been keen to Barnes’ potential <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugCQ1UcgzfE&amp;feature=emb_title">for a long time</a> but it wasn’t until his junior season that his production and consistency started to match his measurables. Barnes hit nearly 45% from three-point range for River Forest this past season. <a href="https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1250089429751848960?s=20">Yeah, he looks the part (WARNING: DUNK CONTENT)...</a> Despite reportedly paring his list in early June down to Clemson, Houston, Illinois, Louisville, Maryland, Oregon and Pittsburgh, Michigan came from behind to win a commitment from Barnes, who will play his senior season for Simeon.</p> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2020</strong><br>6/24: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Article/michigan-wolverines-basketball-recruiting-isaiah-barnes-commitment-juwan-howard-148501239/">Michigan lands 2021 four-star Isaiah Barnes</a> (The Michigan Insider)<br>4/18: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2020/4/18/21226235/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-recruiting-new-2021-offer-isaiah-barnes-oak-park-illinois">Wisconsin basketball recruiting: a new 2021 offer was sent out on Friday</a> (B5Q)<br>4/4: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/sports/ct-oak-basketball-isaiah-barnes-kansas-maryland-offer-tl-0409-20200405-oclnffjmp5adxknsclulrlfw7i-story.html">Scholarship surge: OPRF guard Isaiah Barnes adds Kansas, Maryland offers as recruitment soars</a> (Chicago Tribune)<br>3/29: <a href="https://www.prephoops.com/2020/03/recruiting-report-isaiah-barnes-2021-3/">Recruiting Report: Isaiah Barnes (2021)</a> (PrepHoops.com)<br>3/28: <a href="https://illinipulse.com/illini-have-2021-rising-star-isaiah-barnes-attention/">Illini have 2021 rising star Isaiah Barnes attention</a> (IlliniPulse.com)</p> <p id="9wEIn2"><strong>2019</strong><br>12/15: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/sports/ct-oak-boys-basketball-isaiah-barnes-oprf-tl-1219-20191215-twsm6n4ulvhydju6xxtvvvxc6a-story.html">Isaiah Barnes ready to ‘carry that torch’ with OPRF boys basketball</a> (Chicago Tribune)<br>6/24: <a href="https://writingillini.com/2019/06/24/illinois-basketball-illini-see-potential-2021-wing-isaiah-barnes/">Illini see potential in 2021 wing Isaiah Barnes</a> (WritingIllini.com)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="LrQLw0">Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12059143/Isaiah-Barnes">Isaiah Barnes Highlights (HUDL)</a></p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2020-21 Schedule | <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball">Chicago Sun-Times</a></p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaiahbarnes_">@Isaiahbarnes_</a></p> <p id="EtrXBR"></p> Wisconsin basketball: B1G Conference preview roundtable https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2019/10/25/20932420/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-b1g-conference-preview-roundtable-lamar-stevens-cassius-winston Phil Mitten Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:08:48 -0400 <figure> <img alt="NCAA Basketball: Penn State at Wisconsin" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sSYotTg1-s0lZ9SHvE2ETKKA59k=/0x149:2664x1925/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65554615/usa_today_12269419.0.jpg" /> <figcaption>Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption> </figure> <p>Who will win the B1G? Who are the five best players in the conference? Will anyone from the B1G make the Final Four?</p> <p id="4LpJXz">Our preview of the <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/">Wisconsin Badgers</a> men’s basketball season continues with a roundtable discussion on the rest of the conference. Phil Mitten (!!!), Belz, Tyler and Neal sat down via a Google Doc and discussed what they thought was going to happen in the Big Ten this season.</p> <aside id="wExh3G"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Wisconsin basketball: preseason roundtable","url":"https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2019/10/18/20919921/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-preseason-roundtable-micah-potter-nate-reuvers-dmitrik-trice-kobe-king"}]}'></div></aside><h3 id="h4xkDA"> <strong>Who will be the top-four players in the B1G after </strong><span><strong>Cassius Winston</strong></span><strong>? He’s obviously first. So, round out the rest of the first-team all-conference.</strong> </h3> <p id="DUDRnb">Phil: </p> <ul> <li id="Ao8Rza"> <span>Lamar Stevens</span>, Penn State - despite his relative inefficiency, he’s a shoo-in</li> <li id="Qylobt"> <span>Zavier Simpson</span>, Michigan - has the cachet, plays both ends of the floor like a Big Ten vet should</li> <li id="AOnUYO">Anthony Cowan, Maryland - better supporting cast than <span>Ayo Dosunmu</span>, can he shoot it better?</li> <li id="dBxHwN"> <span>Joe Wieskamp</span>, Iowa - my wild card has a chance for some gaudy stats in Iowa’s system</li> </ul> <p id="bofop6">Belz: I hedged on the <span>Jalen Smith</span>/Ayo Dosunmu pick. Winston, Stevens, Cowan, and Wesson are seasoned products at this point in their careers. Smith and Dosunmu are both sophomores who are projected first round NBA talents. The youngsters may have the most pure talent of anyone in the conference, so I wanted to make sure to include both of them on the list in some fashion. </p> <ul> <li id="MB2vLP">Lamar Stevens, forward, Penn State</li> <li id="CFbgyi">Anthony Cowan Jr, guard, Maryland</li> <li id="lKSkf7"> <span>Kaleb Wesson</span>, forward, Ohio State</li> <li id="kq1HNS"> <span>Jalen Smith</span>, forward, Maryland or Ayo Dosunmu, guard, Illinois</li> <li id="8679ZY"> <span>Cassius Winston</span>, guard, Michigan State</li> </ul> <p id="SQxk13">Tyler: These guys probably couldn’t all make it given their positions, but if were playing positionless basketball I think these four are the best in the conference.</p> <ul> <li id="1uHYAB">Jalen Smith, Maryland </li> <li id="dZbfvJ"> <span>Kaleb Wesson</span>, Ohio State </li> <li id="gwbYV7">Ayo Dosunmnu, Illinois</li> <li id="lIRYw3">Lamar Stevens, Penn State</li> </ul> <p id="aPsBAA">Neal:</p> <ul> <li id="1AO6Nb">Lamar Stevens - Penn State</li> <li id="tsamqY">Anthony Cowan – Maryland</li> <li id="FSlbRk"> <span>Zavier Simpson</span> – Michigan</li> <li id="fwsv2C"> <span>Kaleb Wesson</span> - Ohio State</li> </ul> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament-Second Round-Houston vs Ohio State" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/KSYywAGw53IDL02CNDajrVr739o=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19319115/usa_today_12411287.jpg"> <cite>Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports</cite> </figure> <h3 id="iCOXbc"><strong>Which teams will get the valued double-bye in the conference tournament?</strong></h3> <p id="9OOXUv">Phil: Michigan State, Maryland, Purdue, and Ohio State. I’m very confident in the first two and not at all in the second pair. Love the young talent in Columbus. My OSU pick is more a default indictment of the rest of the blah Big Ten though. The Boilers lost a TON of outside shooting yet I still have a sneaking suspicion they put together a tough squad. Consider it a vote for Matt Painter. </p> <p id="kMkmOr">I think Michigan could stay in the mix, riding the wave of success under Beilein through Year One with Juwan Howard. But I think there will be a culture change there will be bumpy over the next few years. Losing a couple pro shot-makers doesn’t help. Iowa and Wisconsin, could make some noise but ultimately see both as inconsistent.</p> <p id="BUzzcV">Belz: Michigan State is the cream of the crop. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ohio State and Maryland vying for the second spot in the conference. Ohio State has some serious talent coming in for their freshman class which could become lethal by tournament time. Maryland loses <span>Bruno Fernando</span> but returns Jalen Smith and Anthony Cowan. I think the fourth spot is completely wide open. Purdue, Michigan, and Wisconsin could each plant their flag as the fourth best team in the conference. </p> <p id="MNeAWp">Tyler: Michigan State without a doubt. After that, I think Maryland is the second best team in the conference and should get one. I like Ohio State’s returning depth with the Wesson brothers and a few good young players like <span>D.J. Carton</span>. I think the Buckeyes get one as well. After that it’s a little tough, I think the four through eight slots are interchangeable but I give Michigan the edge if Juwan Howard is what people think he will be. </p> <p id="FAQ19B">Neal: Michigan State, Maryland, Ohio State, and Wisconsin (I have already predicted them as top four finisher and I am sticking to it!). Michigan State and Maryland will be not so sneaky Final Four contenders and will rise as a level or two above the rest of the conference. </p> <p id="Tbx3k3">After that, there is a bunch of uncertainty and little separate between bunches of teams. Purdue, Michigan and Illinois all will be in the fight for the double bye. It will probably come down to some schedule and/or injury luck, but I’m banking on Kaleb Wesson for the Buckeyes and Greg Gard pulling a classic Bo Ryan ‘never count the Badgers out’ type season.</p> <h3 id="tGJnfC"><strong>Who will win the regular season title and who will win the B1G Tournament title?</strong></h3> <p id="wvE6lH">Phil: I like Michigan State for both. Izzo knows what he’s doing.</p> <p id="7VyGLy">Belz: I would guess Michigan State for both. <span>Cassius Winston</span> is the best player in the conference. Having the senior lead guard paired with forward <span>Xavier Tillman</span>, and a host of other dynamic players, the Spartans will be a tough out. </p> <p id="KU0YCe">Tyler: Sparty wins the regular season title but the tournament usually comes down to who’s the hottest at the moment. I like this Maryland team, so I’ll pick them to go on a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/big-ten-basketball-tournament">Big Ten Tournament</a> run.</p> <p id="YyPjxt">Neal: Michigan State is the class of the conference. Strange things happen in college sports regularly but it would take an extreme set of circumstances to have Michigan State not overlap as both regular season and tournament champions.</p> <h3 id="zVP4m3"><strong>Which coach is on the hottest seat this season?</strong></h3> <p id="FrUNfE">Phil: Has to be Pat Chambers at Penn State. He’s had plenty of time to make the program relevant and this might be his best last chance. Chambers was suspended for shoving a player last season and often those incidents aren’t one-offs. PSU wouldn’t tolerate another if they’re not winning.</p> <p id="BQH14T">Chris Collins is certainly trending in the wrong direction, but it’s just Northwestern. Expectations are rising at Illinois, so I’m watching how Brad Underwood performs over the next couple of seasons too. Richard Pitino will be forgiven for the major exodus of talent in the offseason thanks to his impressive young, home-grown nucleus at Minnesota. <span>Gabe Kalscheur</span> is the next great B1G gunner!</p> <p id="gFDsTp">Belz: Richard Pitino. The Gophers do not return a lot from the team last year. Sophomore Gabe Kalscheur will be the primary guy to watch on the offensive end. The problem is <span>Jordan Murphy</span> and <span>Amir Coffey</span> are both gone. Pitino is banking on a couple of transfers to come in and help immediately. If Minnesota sputters, who knows what administration may do. Pat Chambers is another guy to watch, but I actually like the Nittany Lions this year to potentially make the tournament. </p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament-Second Round-Michigan State vs Minnesota" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vxISuHYwseRE3e-43Tv-aJWzt8w=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19319163/usa_today_12405760.jpg"> <cite>Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports</cite> </figure> <p id="zeck8F">Tyler: I think Pat Chambers of Penn State is on the hot seat. He’s been there for nearly a decade and doesn’t have an NCAA tournament appearance to show for it. Eventually, you have to try something else. Penn State is way too big of a school and brand to not make the NCAA tournament regularly. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, right? I got that on a shirt at basketball camp once so felt like it fit.</p> <p id="yGBnmq">Neal: There are a few contenders here, Rick Pitino and Pat Chambers namely. But Pitinio made the tournament last year which should buy him some time and does anyone really expect much of Penn State basketball? </p> <p id="OhqEao">On the other hand, Brad Underwood at Illinois really has to have some success this season. Illinois returns eight players from last year and is projected to make a big jump into the upper half of the conference this season. The Illini have only won 11 conference games in the last two years and at times Underwood’s pressure defense has looked out of place in the Big Ten. If Illinois fails to win double digit conference games again, it might be time to question if he is the right fit.</p> <h3 id="VBZFZf"><strong>Who is the best incoming freshman in the conference?</strong></h3> <p id="4ERgCx">Phil: There isn’t any one-and-done talent in the conference this year, so I’ll go with D.J. Carton at OSU. I’m admittedly most familiar with him since he was recruited heavily by Wisconsin. He has the athleticism to excel at this level as a lead guard and there is a lot of playing time to be had with <span>C.J. Jackson</span> gone. He has some competition from his own teammates. <span>E.J. Liddell</span> is a winner and <span>Alonzo Gaffney</span> has more potential than either. </p> <p id="KCw5Jo">Belz: <span>Trayce Jackson-Davis</span> and D.J. Carton are the two players most likely to make significant impacts. <span>Jackson</span>-Davis is a super athletic forward that will be the main cog in Indiana’s offense. Like <span>Romeo Langford</span> from a year ago he will likely be a one and done. DJ Carton should significant floor time for Ohio State as well. The point guard is a stud playmaker, and was a wanted man by people all across the country, the Badgers included. </p> <p id="Shb5To">Tyler: <a href="https://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13971">Trayce Jackson-Davis</a> of Indiana appears to have the highest ceiling and is the highest rated recruit coming to the Big Ten in this year’s class, but I am going to go with <span>Rocket Watts</span> from Michigan State. I think he has all the skills to really make a difference in Tom Izzo’s offense plus he has an all time name. Rocket Watts for threeeeeeeee. Can’t wait to hear it, unless they’re playing the Badgers of course.</p> <p id="fRk4OE">Neal: Agreed with Matt and Tyler here, Trayce <span>Jackson</span>-Davis is going to be in the best position to have an impact as a freshman. The highest rated incoming freshman in the conference will likely be asked to carry the load for Indiana after Romeo Langford’s jump to the NBA.</p> <h3 id="82qWtI"><strong>Will any B1G team make the Final Four? Who?</strong></h3> <p id="zfGFsh">Phil: No. The Spartans are the clear class of the Big Ten but the best Michigan State teams usually have more quality and depth in the front court. And you’ll have to resuscitate me if Mark Turgeon ever leaves his mark on a tournament.</p> <p id="twoSjq">Belz: Just based on pure mathematics the chances are low, so I will guess no. Assuming the conference gets eight teams in that’s only 12.5% of the 64 teams. Michigan State is the best bet, and I would not be surprised if they made it, but I will take the field this year. </p> <p id="6Jh0Oa">Tyler: I think there are two teams built to make a Final Four run in Michigan State and Maryland, but truly anything can happen in the Big Dance. Ohio State and Michigan could certainly do it but they have some questions I need answered before saying yes with any confidence.</p> <p id="QPkR4c">Neal: As Phil notes Michigan State Final Four teams usually have a better front court than this year’s squad projects to have. However, <span>Cassius Winston</span> is an incredibly dynamic player and March tournaments are often dominated by guard play. I think Michigan State gets back to the Final Four.</p> Brandon Angel - F (2020) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/brandon-angel Phil Mitten Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:56:10 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Brandon-Angel-at-Torrey-Pines-246528/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Brandon-Angel-46085088/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> (#35 SF / #177 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2020/brandon-angel-255978" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="3-star recruit"> (#35 PF)<img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br>ESPN: NR</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Sept. 30, 2019<br>Previous Rankings: 3-star (0.8924, #39 SF/#193 overall/#20 CA) &gt; NR by 247Sports Composite, 3-star (SF) by Rivals; NR by 24/7 &amp; ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="oU9kPT">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="ML2EO5">2018-19: 11 ppg | Junior (Torrey Pines)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Stanford</h4></div> <p id="h4IkAE">Angel is an emerging catch-and-shoot specialist with size on the wing who models his game after Klay Thompson. A former JV quarterback at 6’7”, he caught Wisconsin’s eye playing for Gamepoint Elite on the Adidas circuit and again at an NCAA-sponsored camp prior to his senior season and is picking up steam nationally now. With early offers from California, Stanford, Wisconsin, Washington State, Utah, several Ivy League schools and most midmajors on the west coast, Angel has plenty of nice options already. Perhaps UW’s business school and winning reputation is what earned it a spot in Angel’s <a href="https://twitter.com/brandon_angel3/status/1162158018361823234">Final 4 list</a> of schools. Angel planned an official visit to Wisconsin for the fall, but the Badgers received a verbal from Ben Carlson in September and bowed out of Angel’s recruitment immediately. By month’s end, Angel had <a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Brandon-Angel-Stanford-Commit-136336857/">pledged to Stanford</a>.</p> <div id="JzmKQ4"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top 4 schools❗️Thank you to every coach and school that has recruited me throughout this process <a href="https://twitter.com/GamepointNation?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GamepointNation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TPHS_Basketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TPHS_Basketball</a> <a href="https://t.co/18quTII9VM">pic.twitter.com/18quTII9VM</a></p>— Brandon Angel (@brandon_angel3) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandon_angel3/status/1162158018361823234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2019</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <p id="7bR8Zg"><a href="https://twitter.com/brandon_angel3/status/1155652187764117504?s=20"><small><em>Offered on July 28, 2019</em></small></a></p> <div id="pWFbJ7"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Crystal Ball Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Brandon-Angel-at-Torrey-Pines-236511/CurrentExpertPredictions/Embed/?SnapShot=637013190458701933"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2019</strong><br>9/30: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Brandon-Angel-Stanford-Commit-136336857/">Three-star forward Brandon Angel commits to Stanford</a> (247 Sports)<br>8/16: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/wisconsin/Article/Brandon-Angel-Torrey-Pines-Includes-Wisconsin-Badgers-Basketball-in-Final-Four-134499275/">Angel cuts list down to four</a> (Badger247)<br>7/22: <a href="https://n.rivals.com/news/adidas-finale-top-10-takeaways">Adidas Finale: Top 10 Takeaways</a> (Rivals)<br>2/12: <a href="https://www.ranchosantafereview.com/sports/sd-cm-nc-boys-basketball-20190212-htmlstory.html">Junior Brandon Angel key component as TPHS boys basketball team takes aim on CIF Open Championship</a> (Rancho Santa Fe Review)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="MRoj5Q">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7sY5x5BYx8">2020 6’7 SF Brandon Angel - Highlights vs Oak Park / USD Team Camp</a> (6.17.19)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2019-20 Schedule</p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brandon_angel3?lang=en">@brandon_angel3</a></p> <p id="7SWoXF"></p> Jackson Grant - C (2021) https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/jackson-grant Phil Mitten Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:45:00 -0400 <p id="Jx3JZ7"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball"><small>Go to Wisconsin Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</small></a></p> <div id="8m1D2C"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Player Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Jackson-Grant-at-Olympia-244343/Embed/"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="Mywy9F"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Rankings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452630/graph-80.png"></a> Rankings</h4></div> <div id="aXxWU6"><p><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jackson-Grant-46083695/" target="_blank">24/7</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 90 (#15 C / #103 overall)<br><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/jackson-grant-250823" target="_blank">Rivals</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> (#15 PF / #56 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502369/red_arrowdown_medium.png" alt="Red_arrowdown_medium" title="Stock falling"><br><a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/238477/jackson-grant" target="_blank">ESPN</a>: <img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif" alt="4-star recruit"> 85 (#7 C / #38 overall) <img src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/assets/4502361/green_arrowup_medium.png" alt="Green_arrowup_medium" title="Stock rising"><br><a href="https://www.prephoops.com/washington/rankings/2021-rankings/" target="_blank">Prep Hoops</a>: #4 player in WA</p></div> <div id="I6vYaJ"><p style="color: #808080; font-size: 75%;"><em>Last updated: Sept. 12, 2019<br>Previous Rankings: 4-star (0.9747, #10 C/#66 overall/#2 WA &gt; 0.9743, #10/#71/#3 &gt; #72 overall &gt; #89) by 247Sports Composite; 4-star/90 (#15 C/#106 overall) &gt; 4-star (#100 overall &gt; #75) by 24/7; 4-star (#13 PF/#43 overall) by Rivals; 4-star/82 (#12 C/#54 overall) by ESPN</em></p></div> <div id="nCBOJA"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452618/badge-80.png" alt="Honors" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Honors</h4></div> <p id="oU9kPT">N/A</p> <div id="jI2FUe"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452614/calc-80.png" alt="Statistics" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Statistics</h4></div> <p id="xm70Qq">2019: 14 ppg, 6 rpg | UAA (WA Supreme)<br>2018-19: Sophomore (Olympia)</p> <div id="1eiGGo"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Verbal commitment" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452634/mic-80.png"></a> Verbally committed to Washington</h4></div> <p id="WYvVsM">Equally capable in the paint and shooting from the outside, Jackson Grant impressed Greg Gard during the Under Armour Association Finals in Atlanta and in Colorado Springs during Team USA mini-camp to receive an early Badger offer on the west coast. </p> <p id="BB5SmA">Grant’s first offers came from Pepperdine and San Diego, then the Washington Huskies program he was a big fan of growing up. An AAU coach with <a href="https://twitter.com/WASupreme">Washington Supreme</a> has <a href="https://sblivewa.com/2019/05/01/olympias-6-10-sophomore-jackson-grant-gets-first-pac-12-offer-from-washington/">compared Grant</a> to former Washington big man Spencer Hawes. Next came offers from Stanford, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and most recently, California. Grant’s <a href="https://twitter.com/jpgrant12/status/1176277335848304641?s=20">first official visit</a> was to Wisconsin, where he joined a <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopz_wisconsin/status/1175486649075142656?s=20">huge group</a> of UW commits and recruits for the Michigan game.</p> <div id="kEr6EG"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">After talking with Coach Gard , I’m honored to be offered by University of Wisconsin ... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gobadgers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gobadgers</a> <a href="https://t.co/896PWTUERU">pic.twitter.com/896PWTUERU</a></p>— Jackson Grant (@jpgrant12) <a href="https://twitter.com/jpgrant12/status/1156770590599991297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="WSYX6B"> <iframe class="twofourseven-embed" title="Crystal Ball Embed" style="max-width: 100%" frameborder="0" width="600" height="200" src="https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Jackson-Grant-at-Olympia-234328/CurrentExpertPredictions/Embed/?SnapShot=637006968414338673"></iframe><script async="" src="https://assets.247sports.com/Scripts/SkyNet/Shared/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div> <div id="OAoeOz"><h4> <a target="_blank" href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Press Clippings" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452638/news-80.png"></a> Recent Press</h4></div> <p id="lsgvED"><strong>2019</strong><br>11/9: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/olympias-four-center-jackson-grant-commits-to-uw-huskies/">Olympia’s four-star center Jackson Grant commits to UW Huskies</a> (Seattle Times)<br>8/1: <a href="https://scoopmantv.com/2019/08/01/wisconsin-offers-2021-four-star/">Wisconsin Offers 2021 Four-Star</a> (ScoopmanTV.com)<br>5/1: <a href="https://sblivewa.com/2019/05/01/olympias-6-10-sophomore-jackson-grant-gets-first-pac-12-offer-from-washington/">Olympia’s 6-10 sophomore Jackson Grant gets first Pac-12 offer from Washington</a> (Scorebook Live Washington)</p> <p id="3XRy03"><strong>2018</strong><br>12/20: <a href="https://www.theolympian.com/sports/high-school/article223216720.html">‘The sky is the limit’ for lengthy Olympia sophomore Jackson Grant</a> (The Olympian)</p> <div id="OcbLxx"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452626/film-80.png" alt="Multimedia" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Audio / Video</h4></div> <p id="rKiQ0e">Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D345y8IsJyM&amp;app=desktop">UAA Finals Atlanta</a> (5.22.19)<br>Highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oIXDixvQxU">Jackson Grant Olympia High School End of Season Highlights</a> (3.22.19)</p> <div id="Afz93M"><h4> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/452642/sched-80_medium.png" alt="More Info" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a> Additional Info</h4></div> <p id="zj59Ax">2019-20 Schedule </p> <p id="Ad64mh">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jpgrant12">@jpgrant12</a></p> Basketball Recruiting Archive: 2019 https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2019 Phil Mitten Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:54:48 -0400 <p style="font-size: 85%;" align="right" id="KeWvgX"><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/scholarship-grid">Go to Scholarship Grid &amp; Depth Chart &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/historical-recruiting-calendar">Go to Historical Recruiting Calendar &gt;&gt;</a><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/recruiting-targets-basketball">Go to Basketball Recruiting Hub &gt;&gt;</a></p> <div class="read-more" id="S91Msp"> <strong>Jump to</strong>: <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2021">2021</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2020">2020</a> Class of 2019 <strong>|</strong> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2018">2018</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2017">2017</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2016">2016</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2015">2015</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2014">2014</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2013">2013</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/basketball-recruiting-archive-2012">2012</a> </div> <p id="ZeFYn7"><a href="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3633526/classof2019.0.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3633526/classof2019.0.png" alt="Class of 2019"></a> <br id="1287976234171"></p> <div id="ZeFMc9"><p><strong>Players signed: 1</strong><br><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/tyler-wahl"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/tyler-wahl" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Tyler Wahl</a> <img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><img alt="3-star recruit" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"><br><em>SF | Lakeville, Minn.</em></p></div> <div id="H78RlI"><p style="font-size: 75%;"><strong>Offered:</strong><br>PG: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/d-j-carton">D.J. Carton</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/d-j-carton"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2018/07/5-star_point_guard_dj_carton_c.html">Ohio St.</a>}</em><br>SF: <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ej-liddell" target="_blank">E.J. Liddell</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/ej-liddell"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.bnd.com/latest-news/article219301975.html" target="_blank">Ohio St.</a>}</em>, <a target="_blank" href="https://247sports.com/Player/Malik-Hall-94278">Malik Hall</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2018/11/01/michigan-state-basketball-malik-hall/1844553002/">Michigan St.</a>}</em>,<br>PF: <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/matthew-hurt">Matthew Hurt</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/matthew-hurt" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2019/04/19/matthew-hurt-commits-duke-recruiting-coach-k" target="_blank">Duke</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/zeke-nnaji" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Zeke Nnaji</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/zeke-nnaji" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2018/11/23/arizona-basketball-recruiting-sean-miller-zeke-nnaji" target="_blank">Arizona</a>}</em>, <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/nobal-days" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Nobal Days</a> <a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/nobal-days" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile" style="vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;"></a> <em>{<a href="https://journaltimes.com/sports/high-school/park-s-days-commits-to-tulane/article_a1cd1297-875d-5197-b8e7-0fb7d4d057c5.html" target="_blank">Tulane</a>}</em>, <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/robbie-beran" target="_blank">Robbie Beran</a> <a href="https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/pages/robbie-beran" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" title="View prospect profile"> <em>{</em></a><em><a href="https://www.richmond.com/sports/high-school/basketball/collegiate-basketball-player-robbie-beran-commits-to-northwestern/article_720f4db2-c5c9-11e8-83d3-5741d1a1182a.html" target="_blank">Northwestern</a>}</em>,<br>C: <a href="https://247sports.com/player/kadin-shedrick-46049641" target="_blank">Kadin Shedrick</a> <em>{<a href="https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2018/8/20/17762278/commitment-virginia-basketball-recruiting-kadin-shedrick-ranking-ratings-top-100-tony-bennett" target="_blank">Virginia</a>}</em></p></div> <div id="lEuj09"><p style="font-size: 75%;"><strong>Others recruited:</strong><br><a target="_blank" href="https://247sports.com/Player/Tyrell-Terry-45572911">Tyrell Terry</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Four-star-guard-Tyrell-Terry-commits-to-Stanford-118938460/">Stanford</a>}</em>, <a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Alonzo-Gaffney-90376">Alonzo Gaffney</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2018/04/alonzo_gaffney_commits_to_ohio.html">Ohio St.</a>}</em>, <a target="_blank" href="https://247sports.com/Player/Mason-Gillis-46049731">Mason Gillis</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/basketball/2018/06/24/new-castle-forward-mason-gillis-commits-purdue-basketball/729155002/">Purdue</a>}</em>, <a target="_blank" href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jalen-Hill-46042032/">Jalen Hill</a> <em>{<a target="_blank" href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/sep/20/jalen-hill-commits-to-oklahoma/">Oklahoma</a>}</em>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/David-Skogman-46058779/" target="_blank">David Skogman</a> <em>{<a href="https://buffalonews.com/2019/05/03/university-at-buffalo-basketball-david-skogman-wisconsin-recruiting/" target="_blank">Buffalo</a>}</em></p></div> <div id="Sv9nN1"><p style="font-size: 75%;"><strong>Other top prep players in Wisconsin:</strong><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Marcus-Domask-89493/" target="_blank">Marcus Domask</a> <em>{<strike><a href="https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/sports/2019/04/15/northern-kentucky-commit-marcus-domask-waupun-reopens-recruitment/3475417002/" target="_blank">N. Kentucky</a></strike>/<a href="https://siusalukis.com/news/2019/5/9/mens-basketball-salukis-sign-wisconsin-mr-basketball-marcus-domask.aspx" target="_blank">S. Illinois</a>}</em><br><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Deontay-Long-86261" target="_blank">Deontay Long</a> <em>{Grambling}</em><br><a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Donovan-Ivory-46083703/" target="_blank">Donovan Ivory</a> <em>{UMass-Lowell}</em></p></div> <p id="48Nlym"></p> <table border="0" bordercolor="#b40001" width="100%" id="uOYZtL"><tbody><tr class="p5"><td class="p5" style="background-color: #ffe4e1;"> <strong>Legend:</strong><br><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/728225/badgerpaw_12x14.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><em> player has prospect profile page<br><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/441555/singlestarrating.gif"> star rating according to 247Sports Composite rankings</em> </td></tr></tbody></table>