Getting recruited is difficult, especially if you play for a non-sponsored AAU program. Now that the 2019 travel season has concluded, Prep Hoops Wisconsin takes a look at some prospects that deserve more recruiting attention: Darius Hannah 6’8 / F…
Getting recruited is difficult, especially if you play for a non-sponsored AAU program. Now that the 2019 travel season has concluded, Prep Hoops Wisconsin takes a look at some prospects that deserve more recruiting attention:
Darius Hannah 6’8 / F Milwaukee Academy of Science
Darius Hannah’s path to becoming a top ten prospect in Wisconsin’s 2020 class has been circuitous, to say the least. In his sophomore season, Hannah had become a must-see player for college coaches. The forward averaged 15.5 points and 12.3 rebounds per game during his second high school season. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse during his junior campaign. He was only able to compete in four games last year due to an ACL tear in his left knee. Because he wasn’t physically able to get on the court for most of the winter, The MAS forward saw his stock significantly drop.
However, during the AAU season, he showed positive progress. Despite donning a bulky knee brace to protect his recently injured knee, Hannah’s performance in July portends future success. He has ideal intangibles for a forward — his length, athleticism, and scoring ability all make him extremely tough to stop. Before he picks a college, expect multiple programs to take another look at the forward.
Tyrell Stuttley 6’4 / F Onalaska
Before the summer, Stuttley told Prep Hoops Wisconsin that he was receiving interest from Winona State, UW Oshkosh, and St. Norbert. Based on the evidence that he has provided us with over the past year, Stuttley deserves to be garnering respect from higher-level programs. During his junior season at Onalaska, the forward/wing tallied 15.2 points per game while showing his ability to effectively score the ball. In his senior season, Stuttley will return as one of the top prospects in the Mississippi Valley Conference.
Shilo Bowles 6’7 / F West Allis Central
Bowles followed up an impressive junior year with an even better AAU season. While being one of the most consistent contributors for RAP during their great summer, the forward showed surprising versatility. When planted in the paint, his motor never stops. Bowles can grab multiple rebounds in a single possession and finish it off with a put-back layup. But perhaps the most intriguing thing about the West Allis Central standout is his ability to make outside shots. If he continues to improve during his senior season, Bowles will find himself on a D1 roster.
Aiden Flynn 6’5 / F Marquette
Flynn does not have great athleticism or shot-making ability, but he does not try to do too much on the court. He is great at attacking the rim with his left hand and rarely misfires. He wasn’t the star for RAP during their championship run, but he was an irreplaceable piece that was critical to his team’s success. As a junior, Flynn scored 17.2 points per contest. D3 and D2 programs should be all over the Marquette southpaw by the end of his senior year.
Keaton Ferris 5’10 / PG Kaukauna
During his junior season at Kaukauna, Ferris made a name for himself as one of the better passers in all of Wisconsin. Despite being ranked as the fourth-best true PG in the state’s 2020 class, he only holds one offer from Minot State. If he was 6-foot-4 instead of 5-foot-10, the PG would be a top ten prospect in the state and would have college programs following his every move. Ferris may not have as high of a ceiling as some other 2020 guards, but he is still capable of making an impact at the next level.
Logan Landers 6’7 / PF Brookfield Academy
Because he also stars on the baseball field, Landers was unable to play a lot of AAU basketball this spring and summer. Due to this conflict, colleges were not able to get many looks at the PF. If programs were able to watch Landers, they would realize how much talent he has. He uses his strength to take over the paint and can become a mismatch when hitting outside shots.
Brandin Podziemski 6’4 / SG Saint John’s NW Military Academy
In May, Podziemski told Prep Hoops Wisconsin that he was not receiving any interest from college basketball coaches. Between then and now, Podziemski has gotten calls from Iowa and Miami (OH). Thanks to a great summer, he has become a legit D1 talent. The scholarship offers should start rolling in for Podziemski shortly.
Kamari McGee 5’10 / PG Racine St. Catherine’s
Every college basketball team needs a point guard who can guide their team to victory. One of the top floor generals in Wisconsin is Kamari McGee. The point guard is strong and aggressive with the ball in his hands. He is capable of getting to the rim and earning his team two points, but McGee can also spread the wealth. The lead guard averaged 5.4 assists per contest as a sophomore at Racine St. Catherine’s. Landing McGee would be a major coup for any mid-major Division One program.