Fall Premier League Superlatives

<p>Following the conclusion of the 2019 Fall Premier League, Prep Hoops Wisconsin names our All-League team and hands out the superlatives after an eventful month of basketball...</p> <p><strong>MVP - Jordan Majeed (Beloit Turner)</strong></p> <p>Over the final three weeks, Majeed was unguardable.  He led his team to the title and scored a clutch game-tying basket to send the championship game into overtime. Majeed is a highly skilled shot creator that has the potential to be a star at the Division 3 or NAIA level.  Based on how he performed this fall, Majeed very well could be a sleeper at the Division 2 level.</p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Reid Larson (Fennimore)</em></p> <p><strong>Best Prospect - Cade Meyer (Monroe)</strong></p> <p>By the time the spring evaluation period rolls around, the amount of high-major programs looking at Meyer should grow tremendously. Right now, it's pretty much just Wisconsin, but Meyer is at the very least, a low-level Big Ten caliber player.  The 6-foot-8 forward can shoot from the outside, take people off the dribble, and protects the rim at a very high level. A kid that averaged 11 points per game as a sophomore, Meyer is getting better in a hurry and has plenty of upside left.</p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Adam Larson</em></p> <p><strong>Best Defender - Jaden Bell (Beloit Memorial) </strong></p> <p>In these leagues, defense can sometimes be at a premium. That was never the case for Bell, who brought it every night. The Beloit Memorial standout not only showed lockdown ability, but has versatility to defend multiple positions. Bell is long and athletic which helps him pick pockets and play the passing lanes. </p> <p><em>Runner-Up:  Bryson Funmaker</em></p> <p><strong>Best Shooter -   Jaxson Zibel (Waunakee)</strong></p> <p>Zibel has some serious range. The lefty can pull-up from just about anywhere and rarely missed any open looks this fall. The junior guard looks like he'll be a big difference maker for Waunakee this season and one of the surprise players in the Badger North Conference. </p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Brady Larson, Adam Larson</em></p> <p><strong>Biggest Sleeper -  Cyrus Lashore (Madison La Follette)</strong></p> <p>In terms of prospects who are outside the top 50, Lashore was one of the alpha dogs  and certainly in the MVP discussion. The senior guard didn't play for La Follette last season, but is expected to be a key weapon for the Lancers this season. An isolation guard who can knock down tough and big shots, Lashore was one of the most pleasant surprises this fall. </p> <p><em>Runner-Up:  Lance Nelson, Derek Gray</em></p> <p><strong>Best Scorer  - Isaiah Stewart (Madison La Follette) </strong></p> <p>There are a lot of different ways you can go here. Stewart got the nod for us because he felt like the most efficient. In terms of highlight plays, Stewart may not jump out, but that's because the senior guard doesn't make the game harder than it has to be and always seems to take the best available shot. Stewart racked up a ton of layups and open 3-pointers this fall, simply taking what the defense gave him. In tight games, he also stepped up with  timely shots or got to the foul line.</p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Jordan Majeed, Carson Leuzinger</em></p> <p>Top Post Presence - <strong>Garrett James (New Glarus)</strong></p> <p>It was a guard-driven league, but James was probably the top tone setter this fall. The senior forward plays a physical brand of basketball and attacked the offensive glass with a vengeance.  James can also step outside and shoot the ball, which was one of the reasons he  had some big scoring nights, but it was his ability to score near the rim  as well as defend the paint 1-on-1 that seemed to benefit his team the most.</p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Cade Meyer</em></p> <p><strong>Top Floor General - Jackson Noll (Cuba City)</strong></p> <p>Thought Noll had the best balance of being a scorer and facilitator.  He was a guy that could go get 20 points, but also have five or more assists each time out. A very skilled prospect that can do a variety of things on the floor, Noll was a weapon as a sharpshooter, drive and dish guard, off the dribble/pull-up scorer, and a transition playmaker.  More often than not, when the ball was in Noll's hands, something good happened.</p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Lance Nelson, Benjamin Davis</em></p> <p><strong>Biggest Upside - Adam Larson (Fennimore)</strong></p> <p>Larson is a 6-foot-8 sharpshooter with bounce. Physically, the junior forward isn't even close to being filled out.  Once he gets to college, Larson is going to make serious gains  in strength and probably his overall athleticism as well.  Larson is an excellent pick n' pop shooter and also runs the floor very well in transition.  He's also slowly making gains with his ball handling, shot blocking, and ability to shoot off the bounce, which is only going to make the Fennimore standout more dangerous. </p> <p><em>Runner-Up: Cade Meyer, Jake Martin</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>FIRST TEAM ALL-PREMIER LEAGUE</strong></p> <p>G Jordan Majeed (Beloit Turner)</p> <p>G Cyrus Lashore (Madison La Follette)</p> <p>G Isaiah Stewart (Madison La Follette)</p> <p>F Cade Meyer (Monroe)</p> <p>F Adam Larson (Fennimore)</p> <p><strong>SECOND TEAM</strong></p> <p>G Jaxson Zibel (Waunakee)</p> <p>G Carson Leuzinger  (Monroe)</p> <p>G Jackson Noll (Cuba City)</p> <p>G Lance Nelson (Monona Grove)</p> <p>G Derek Gray (Madison La Follette)</p> <p><strong>THIRD-TEAM</strong></p> <p>G Bryson Funmaker (Wisconsin Dells)</p> <p>G Benjamin Davis (Madison East)</p> <p>W Trey Traeder (Lodi)</p> <p>W Jaden Bell (Beloit Memorial)</p> <p>F Garrett James (New Glarus)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>*Honorable Mention:  Jake Martin (Whitewater), Damian Funmaker (Wisconsin Dells), Dakovin Prather (Madison La Follette),  William Carroll (Lakeside Lutheran),  Gavin Ralph (Wauzeka-Steuben), Pete Pavelec (McFarland), Bennett Sherry (Verona),  Cam Wiegman (Mineral Point), James Richmond (Madison West), Brady Larson (Fennimore)</p> <p><em>*Only includes high school prospects</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>