Area Stock Risers: Milwaukee
In a new offseason series, Prep Hoops Wisconsin assesses who is on the rise in specific regions across the state. Milwaukee is first on deck with a few major names in recruitment. Dino Cook Dino Cook 6'4" | SF Kingdom…
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Continue ReadingIn a new offseason series, Prep Hoops Wisconsin assesses who is on the rise in specific regions across the state. Milwaukee is first on deck with a few major names in recruitment.
Dino Cook
Dino
Cook
6'4" | SF
Kingdom Prep | 2023
State
WI
Jr. – Kingdom Prep Lutheran – 2023 – SF:
If Cook’s development keeps a mild pace with his passion for the game, them he’ll do just fine over the next few years. He played starter minutes as a freshman with promising flashes as a bigger, off the dribble threat. More fluidity and agility in his movement will serve him well in becoming a proven prospect.
James Graham
James
Graham
6'9" | SF
Nicolet | 2021
#59
Nation
WI
– Nicolet – 2021 – SF:
If recruiting is your field of interest, you know that Graham has almost monopolized scouting attention in the state as of late. His jumper will take him to new heights, but his ball-handling is often missed by scouts. He’s pushed to become a small forward, and his investment towards isolation and shot-creation could set him apart from his peers.
Logan Landers
Logan
Landers
6'9" | PF
Cedarburg | 2021
State
WI
– Cedarburg – 2021 – SF:
Behind Graham, Landers made the biggest splash in the 2021 rankings by pulling in offers from TCU, USC, Miami (FL), Kansas State, and others. This jump has been brewing for years, too. His size and skill set were always promising, but he started filling out his potential as a 6’10” do-it-all forward in his junior year.
Jeffery Brazziel
Jeffery
Brazziel
6'4" | SF
Martin Luther | 2022
#159
Nation
AZ
– Milwaukee Destiny – 2022 – SF:
A cloud of ambiguity surrounded Brazziel after he missed his sophomore season. Still, two schools have offered him — Grambling State and SIUE — and offers from all divisions and tiers will likely come in as scouts try to gauge his status.
Brock Heffner
Brock
Heffner
6'7" | PF
Grafton | 2021
State
WI
– Grafton – 2021 – PF:
Heffner’s junior season featured sharp improvement, physical growth, and now division two offers to Northwood, Fairmount State, and Winona State. The bulky, 6’7” power forward balances the best of two worlds: bully ball and new-age versatility. Whether he stays in the division two tier or moves up to division one is still up in the air, but if he keeps getting taller he’ll keep that division one door open.
Tre Valeriano
Tre
Valeriano
6'0" | PG
Pius XI | 2021
State
WI
– Milwaukee Washington – 2021 – CG:
By way of post-quarantine workout highlights and extensive film from last season, I think it’s fair to assume Valeriano is a budding college prospect. He needs to show more consistency on the offensive end, however his shiftiness, stop-and-go moves, and silky jumper are at the top of his class for guards.