2022 Rankings: New Additions

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1164531" first="Dane" last="Petersen"] | Elkhorn</strong></p> <p>Petersen had a terrific junior year, in which we saw him make higher level passing reads, and improved his low-post scoring. Elkhorn’s run to the championship game was fueled by Petersen’s ability to exploit mismatches in size. He has touch and finesse, but we saw him run the floor and fly high for some powerful dunks, too.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150371" first="Jack" last="Lusk"] | Elkhorn North</strong></p> <p>Lusk has a knack for spacing off the ball. He was a great cutter in the minutes I watched this season, and has nice touch in the lane. A big part of Elkhorn North’s advantage creation this season came from Lusk attacking closeouts. His footwork in that area is really solid, and his handle and athleticism make him dangerous on the drive. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1164532" first="Casey" last="O’Malley"] | Creighton Prep</strong></p> <p>Coming off the bench, O’Malley can give you a little bit of anything. A solid spot-up shooter, but always seeking a cut into the lane to either shoot or kick it back out. He finishes well with either hand, and he has a floater in his bag to help finish over shot blockers. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1146029" first="Grant" last="Jansen"] | Gretna</strong></p> <p>The inside presence Jansen brings to the table, paired with Gretna’s young crop of talent on the perimeter make them an exciting group to watch. Jansen is strong and stout, but its his calm and in-control demeanor that makes him such a difficult guard. He can turn his back and park a defender under the basket, but If the matchup is more even or they send help, he can protect the ball and read the court until the pass opens up.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1139539" first="Jordan" last="Williams"] | Omaha North</strong></p> <p>Williams is one of the more raw prospects we have ranked, but I see a lot of great things whenever he takes the court. He covers so much ground on defense, and he can stop and change direction very quickly. He hustles on both ends, and has the athleticism to go with it. Shooting can be developed, and I don’t see anything in his game to suggest he will struggle to improve his scoring. When he gets a pass in rhythm, his shooting motion looks clean. He struggles right now when he has to self-organize or adjust a bit in the air.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150369" first="Isaiah" last="Forte"] | Omaha Northwest</strong></p> <p>Forte is another swarming defender. He shuffles his feet well, making it difficult to get past him. He keeps his hands high and active, and he’s likely to get a deflection. His first step is great, and he has some wiggle. He can finish with either hand, but there needs to be more consistency at the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1146024" first="Seth" last="Wempen"] | Bennington </strong></p> <p>As a spot-up shooter, Wempen was one of the best low-volume guys in Nebraska this season. Bennington found him in transition often, when his defender would be backpedaling, not totally locked into the play. When he has the space, Wempen recognizes it and and rises to shoot without hesitation. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150368" first="Kamari" last="Moore"] | Norfolk</strong></p> <p>The 6’1" guard averaged 11.2 points and 5.4 rebounds as a junior. He was one of the better rebounders at the point guard position I watched all season, and he did it by embracing contact and getting to the spot first. He carried that energy over to the offensive end. Moore has a deadly jab step that creates driving lanes, and he goes right into the body of the shot blocker to finish through him. He can be a bit of a traffic cone on defense, so improvement there is the most obvious improvement to be made.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150367" first="Paul" last="Schuyler"] | Bellevue East</strong></p> <p>When [player_tooltip player_id="1018723" first="TK" last="Barnett"] was resting on the bench or off the ball, Bellevue East benefitted from Schuyler’s point of attack defense and secondary ball handling. Creating shots for himself is not a strength, but he can really pass it. Live dribble passing is something he does often, and with success. He can fire passes without much of a windup, and he can fit them in the tightest of windows. He’s good at sticking in front of his defenders, but he dies on ball screens rather easily.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150370" first="Colby" last="James"] | Norfolk</strong></p> <p>It is clear after just a few minutes of watching [player_tooltip player_id="1150370" first="Colby" last="James"] that his feel for the game is high level. He is also a great cutter, and a top tier team defender. He brings energy, awareness, and toughness to the court for every minute he is out there.</p>