2020-21 Preview: Classic Eight Conference
Looking ahead to the 2020-21 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Classic Eight Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Arrowhead 2. Waukesha West 3. Muskego 4. Catholic Memorial 5. Waukesha South 6. Kettle Moraine 7. Mukwonago 8. …
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Continue ReadingLooking ahead to the 2020-21 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Classic Eight Conference…
PROJECTED STANDINGS
1. Arrowhead
2. Waukesha West
3. Muskego
4. Catholic Memorial
5. Waukesha South
6. Kettle Moraine
7. Mukwonago
8. Oconomowoc
9. Waukesha North
THE FAVORITE
Carter Gilmore Carter Gilmore 6'7" | SF Arrowhead | 2020 State #250 Nation WI is now at Wisconsin, but Arrowhead should still have a very strong squad. The 1-2 punch of Sam Hytinen Sam Hytinen 6'3" | SF Arrowhead | 2021 State WI and Mac Wrecke Mac Wrecke 6'5" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State #272 Nation WI gives the Warhawks a very strong combo on the wing. There are also a number of players who have been waiting in the wings ready to make their mark on this talented program.
BIGGEST CHALLENGER
Waukesha West was supposed to drop off big last season….they didn’t. The Wolverines were 9-7 in a very deep and tough conference and reached sectionals. Valparaiso commit Cameron Palesse Cameron Palesse 6'3" | CG Waukesha West | 2021 State #249 Nation WI is back for his senior season and is most of his supporting cast, which started to grow up and improve as the season wore on.
DARK HORSE
Catholic Memorial is going to be young, but very talented. Four sophomores, Antwan Burns-Jones Antwan Burns-Jones 6'2" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI , Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI , Bennett McCormick, and Jackson Green Jackson Green 5'11" | CG Madison Memorial | 2023 WI all had strong summers and play together in AAU. The Crusaders also have to be feeling really good going into the 2020-21 season after winning four of their last five games and reaching sectionals despite starting last season with a 4-10 record.
PRESEASON FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE
G Hunter Wohler – Sr. – Muskego
G Jackson Vinopal – Sr. – Kettle Moraine
G Luke Bara Luke Bara 6'1" | CG Muskego | 2021 State WI – Sr. – Muskego
G Cameron Palesse Cameron Palesse 6'3" | CG Waukesha West | 2021 State #249 Nation WI – Sr. – Waukesha West
G Marshawn Robinson Marshawn Robinson 6'3" | SG Waukesha South | 2022 State WI – Jr. – Waukesha South
W Bennett McCormick – So. – Catholic Memorial
W Sam Hytinen Sam Hytinen 6'3" | SF Arrowhead | 2021 State WI – Sr. – Arrowhead
W Mac Wrecke Mac Wrecke 6'5" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State #272 Nation WI – So. – Arrowhead
W/F Greg Galloway Greg Galloway 6'2" | SF Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – Jr. – Oconomowoc
SECOND TEAM
G Sam Ziebell Sam Ziebell 6'2" | SG Waukesha West | 2021 State WI – Jr. – Waukesha West
G Jackson Raasch – Jr. – Arrowhead
G Braden Mcglothlin Braden Mcglothlin 6'0" | PG Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – So. – Catholic Memorial
G Daniel Robinson Daniel Robinson 6'2" | CG Waukesha South | 2023 State WI – So. – Waukesha South
G Antwan Burns Jones – So. – Catholic Memorial
G Nate Handley – Sr. – Waukesha North
G Tyran Cook – So. – Waukesha South
W Collin Molisee – Jr. – Waukesha South
F Greyton Gannon – Jr. – Mukwonago
PLAYER OF THE YEAR – CAMERON PALESSE
Palesse had a huge junior season. He ranked second in the league in scoring (24.5 ppg), third in rebounding (6.7), and also dished out 2.6 assists per game. A 6-foot-5 wing who can play anywhere on the perimeter, but handles most of the point duties, Palesse has a deadly mid-range game, lockdown defensive ability, and elevates those around him.
BREAKOUT PLAYER – BENNETT MCCORMICK
Not many sophomores, if any, had a better all-around summer than McCormick. As a freshman, McCormick averaged 4.0 points per game for the Crusaders, but looks like a potential first-team all-conference talent in 2020-21. A 6-foot-3 wing who can slash, defend, facilitate, and plays with a motor that just never shuts off, McCormick should step to the forefront for Catholic Memorial, which will rely on a lot of youth.
SLEEPER TO WATCH – GREG GALLOWAY
Oconomowoc will have to replace a pair of UW-Whitewater commits. Galloway was third on the team in scoring last season at 8.7 points per game. A consistent performer who can play and defend multiple positions, Galloway had a very underrated summer on the AAU circuit. Look for the junior wing, who actually runs the show at the point guard position for the Raccoons, to drastically improve his numbers in 2020-21.