Southeast Conference Prospects To Watch

The Southeast Conference is consistently among the state's best conferences in terms of high level college prospects, with Tulane freshman Nobal Days a recent product of the league. Nobal and his Racine Park team's dominant run appears to be over as most of their lineup graduated, but the SEC cupboard of talent is still full. Ranging from Division 1 to Division 3 prospects, the talent is flowing in the Racine/Kenosha area. Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down some of the top overall prospects in the conference today. JaKobe Thompson (6'1 2021 G, Racine Case)- The only returning 1st-Team All Conference player? That would be Case's JaKobe Thompson. An electric scorer who can take over a game in the blink of an eye, JaKobe returns for his junior year already having scored 878 career points (19.5 career average). The lefty guard has a game similar to that of James Harden, in that he can hit a step-back three in your face, or get into the paint and draw fouls with ease. He's not the most explosive player, but he is so deceptive and crafty with the ball in his hands, and can pull off some amazing finishes around the rim. Ranked 13th in the state in our 2021 rankings, look for JaKobe to once again be among the conference leaders in scoring, and contend for SEC player of the year. Darrien Long (6'5 2022 W, Racine Horlick)- Looking for the most explosive wing in the 2022 class? Darrien Long has to be in that conversation. Though he only played 9 games at the varsity level as a freshman, he returns as Horlick's second leading scorer (4.9 ppg as a freshman). He could step into the role of Horlick's go-to player as they look to rebuild after losing just about everyone from their 11-14 squad last year. Darrien is currently our 23rd ranked player in the 2022 class, but has such a high ceiling with his combination of length and explosiveness. Already a scary finisher above the rim, if Darrien can further develop his perimeter game, he'll be a major threat for Horlick. Maxwell Glass (6'3 2020 F, Kenosha Bradford)- Glass doesn't fit the mold of a typical college forward, but his game speaks for itself on the court. An undersized stretch-four, Glass has a sweet shooting stroke from beyond the arc, with the ability to handle the ball on the perimeter as well. After doubling his scoring average from his sophomore season, Maxwell earned Second-Team All Conference honors by averaging 15.3 ppg as a junior. The offensive skill-set is there, and if Glass proves he can defend at a high level, he's worth the attention of some college coaches. Amari Jedkins (6'7 2022 F, Racine Case)- Amari likely has the highest ceiling in the conference, and among the highest in the state regardless of class. A freakishly athletic forward with length to match, Amari uses those physical attributes to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Though still relatively raw at this stage of his development, Amari will look to take a big step forward as a sophomore after a freshman year that saw him average 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds a game. He's shown a soft finishing touch inside, runs the floor, and has a confident looking jumper. With Nobal Days graduated and now playing for Tulane, look for Amari Jedkins to take over the reins as the next great big man in the Southeast Conference. Jason Sinani (6'2 2021 G, Oak Creek)- Oak Creek graduated their two leading scorers from last year, but return with Sinani who averaged 12.8 ppg as just a sophomore. The Third-Team All Conference performer last season figures to be among the top guards in the conference this year, and could put up some big scoring numbers this year. Currently our 53rd ranked player in the 2021 class, Sinani is a do-it-all guard with great court vision. Add in a jump shot that can catch fire at any given time, and you have a guard that can hurt you in a variety of different ways. Ezra Stargell (5'9 2021 PG, Kenosha Indian Trails)- Another one of the SEC's talented point guards, Ezra has been a dominant player in Kenosha over the past two seasons. Though small in stature, Ezra brings big game to the floor. Lightning quick with the ball in his hands, he has crafty handles that can make his defender look silly in the open floor. Ranked 28th in a strong 2021 class, Ezra is among the best passers in the class, while also having shooting range that extends well beyond the high school three point line. He averaged 15.8 ppg as a sophomore, while scoring game highs of 36, 27, and 25(x2). The Second-Team All Conference honoree will look to draw in more college attention with a strong junior campaign. Tre Gordon (6'3 2021 G, Kenosha Bradford)- A deep sleeper in the 2021 class, Tre Gordon will look to prove himself as a college prospect this season. Possessing all the physical tools to play at the next level, Gordon will look to improve upon a sophomore campaign that saw him average 5.7 ppg. He can knock down the three ball, has the length and athleticism to attack the basket, and has the toughness and energy to compete on defense. Central Missouri and Eastern Washington have been among the first schools to start showing interest in the Gordon, and he'll look to add even more schools to that list as a junior. After solid showings at both the Wisconsin Badger's Advanced Camp and the World Hoops Scouting Showcase, it's up to Tre to produce this upcoming season. Terryon Brumby (6' 2022 G, Racine Case)- The final member of Case's three headed monster of high level prospects, Terryon had one of the most productive seasons of any 2022 player last year. He averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2 steals a game while playing alongside JaKobe Thompson in Case's backcourt. Earning Third-Team All Conference honors as a freshman, Terryon has already proved he can score at a high level. He has a quick pull-up jumper, can blow by his defender to get to the rack, and is a 35% shooter from beyond the arc. Brumby and co. will look to compete for a conference title this season in the SEC. Others to watch: Carter Capstran (Franklin), Nick Fugiasco (Racine Case), Ricky Canady (Racine Park), and Jyon Young (Kenosha Tremper)