Five Teams Poised to Make a Big Jump in 2019-20: No. 2 Menomonee Falls

<p>Looking ahead to the 2019-20 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin continues to examine five teams who are poised to make a big jump this winter. We continue the series with Menomonee Falls, who  won just six games a year ago, but could now be ready to do some damage in Division 1...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>2018-19 RECAP</strong></p> <p>Overall Record:  6-17</p> <p>Conference Record:  (2-14, Last in the Greater Metro)</p> <p>WIAA Playoff Finish:  Lost 90-59 to Arrowhead in D1 Regional Semifinal</p> <p>Key Losses:  <strong>Ricky Price III</strong> (11.2 ppg)</p> <p><strong>PROJECTED STARTERS</strong></p> <p>G Seth Trimble (10.5 ppg) - So.</p> <p>G Jakai Davis (4.9 ppg) - Sr. </p> <p>G Colin Heckman (8.0 ppg) - Jr. </p> <p>F  Steven Clay (12.5 ppg) - So.</p> <p>F Buck Siebert (5.1 ppg) - Sr.</p> <p><strong>WHY MENOMONEE FALLS?</strong></p> <p>They have two of the best sophomores in the state.</p> <p>This was a group that had to rely on quite a bit of youth last season. After taking their lumps in what was arguably the state's best conference, Trimble and Clay have grown up quite a bit.</p> <p>The duo both averaged in double figures last season as freshman and are likely Division 1 recruits.  Clay, a 6-foot-4 wing, has a number of intriguing scoring qualities and could develop into one of the tougher players to guard in the state.  A high-IQ floor general who can score and facilitate, Trimble is the straw that stirs the drink. </p> <p><strong>SURPRISE PLAYER</strong></p> <p>Davis is going to be another go-to player for Falls as the senior has made some noticeable strides in his game since last season.</p> <p>Averaging just under five points per game as a junior, Davis showed he could be a feature scorer while playing on the Prep Hoops Circuit. A shifty guard who can create jumpers and glide to the basket, Davis  has a high-octane, uptempo game that should complement the two stud sophomores nicely. </p> <p><strong>BIGGEST QUESTION</strong></p> <p>Where does the size come from?</p> <p>For Falls, the tallest player in their projected true forward stands about 6-foot-1. While Clay is a legit 6-foot-4, he's raw physically and better served to play on the perimeter. </p> <p>If Falls wants/needs to play bigger, they're going to have to find bodies that didn't play vital roles for them last season.  A lot could fall on junior <strong>Colton Smith</strong> (6-5), who did play in 23 games during the 2018-19 campaign. </p> <p><strong>OUTLOOK</strong></p> <p>The Greater Metro Conference is no cakewalk. </p> <p>Sussex Hamilton and Brookfield Central are both state title contenders once again. Also at the top, Brookfield East figures to feature a squad that can beat anybody on any given night.  Even the middle of the pack -- Tosa East, Tosa West,  Germantown, Marquette-- are all going to be dangerous. </p> <p>That said, Falls is probably another year away from being a state tournament contender, but should be a team that's better than their record indicates next season .</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>