Class of 2020 Rankings Update: Biggest Risers

The class of 2020 rankings are in the process of being updated. Here are the 10 biggest risers in the senior class.   No. 24 Colin Schaefer (Wisconsin Swing/Sun Prairie) Previous: 37 Following an injury, Schaefer came back very strong in the spring. A high-IQ floor general, Schaefer can run a team, but also possesses takeover ability as a scorer. Division 3 programs should be prioritizing the Sun Prairie guard, who has shown the ability to go off against some of the Midwest's top AAU programs over the last year. No. 28 Malik Abdul-Wahid (Ray Allen Select/Brookfield Central) Previous: 55 Abdul-Wahid has gone from a role player for Brookfield Central to the fastest-rising prospects in the class. The 6-foot-5 combo forward has been in the gym working and expanding his skillset. Abdul-Wahid has always been a good-looking athlete that can play in transition, but now he's got the handles and outside shot to score in the halfcourt. He's still raw, but given his size and athleticism, Abdul-Wahid is trending towards the Division 2 level. No. 32 Jacob Newhouse (Wisconsin Crusaders/Kaukauna) Previous: 47 Newhouse is an intriguing post prospect with plenty of ceiling left. The lengthy and bouncy 6-foot-6 forward runs the floor well, can shoot from the outside, and continues to get more comfortable 1-on-1 in the post. Newhouse is effective in the pick n' pop game and will often surprise opponents with his explosiveness around the rim, especially when attacking the offensive glass. No. 33 Shilo Bowles (Wisconsin Rap/West Allis Central) Previous: 67 Just scratching the surface of his potential, Bowles has taken a lot of positive steps forward since his junior season. A 6-foot-7 forward with a high motor, Bowles makes a lot happen under the rim. He's a terrific offensive rebounder that believes every ball up for grabs is his. Bowles is always hunting transition opportunities and can occasionally get coast-to-coast with the ball in his hands. If he can develop a respectable jumper and improve his handles in the half court, Bowles will be a terrific college prospect. No. 34 Ryan Claflin (Wisconsin Crusaders/Southern Door) Previous: NR A prospect that jumped onto our radar in the spring, Claflin has proven to be a hidden gem. The 6-foot-6 wing/forward is quite versatile and can play/defend a number of positions. Claflin just likes to get his hands dirty, whether it's scoring, rebounding, making plays for others, making hustle plays, etc. -- he does it. No. 44 Jordan Majeed (Illinois Stars/Beloit Turner) Previous: 53 Don't be fooled by his size, Majeed is one of the state's most skilled guards. 1-on-1, Majeed is like lightning in a bottle with his ability to shake defenders and create off the bounce. Majeed can knock down off-balance jumpers and isn't afraid to attack the rim. A player that's constantly pushing the pace, Majeed puts a ton of pressure on a defense through 36 minutes. No. 45 Jacksun Hamilton (La Crosse Elevate/La Crosse Logan) Previous: 88 Love the upside on Hamilton and he's got a chance to be terrific at the next level. At La Crosse Logan he plays mostly inside, but Hamilton has a perimeter skill set and at 6-foot-6, is quite the mismatch problem in AAU. A strong track athlete, Hamilton can get up and down the floor and is tough to contain in space. His 3-point and mid-range jumper is still coming along, but Hamilton shoots it well enough for defenders to respect it. He's also got the tools to develop into a terrific defender at the next level as well. No. 50 Riley Murphy (Wisconsin Crusaders/Seymour) Previous: 63 A quick trigger guard with range, Murphy can make shots on the move as well as just about any guard in the state. At 5-foot-10, he's not a true point guard and doesn't possess ideal size, but Murphy is quick and consistent enough as a shooter to play at the next level. No. 51 Nick Brown (Wisconsin Surge/Elkhorn) Previous: NR Brown played well in the state tournament against Nicolet and definitely has potential to keep rising up this list. The Elkhorn has good size (6-4) at the small forward spot and can stretch the floor from 3-point range. Recently picking up a scholarship offer from UW-Parkside, Brown has a solid inside-out game, also able to post up and play with strong footwork around the rim. No. 57 Jaylyn Kelley (Wisconsin Surge/Wauwatosa West) Previous: 78 Kelley has had some eye-opening performances this spring. An explosive scoring guard, Kelley does a good job of getting himself in rhythm to score the basketball. Kelley can play off the ball, run off screens, set his feet, and get hot from the outside. He pairs that with good transition athleticism and the ability to break down defenders in the half court. Kelley has good touch in traffic and able to score from all three levels.