2021-22 Season Preview: Classic Eight

<p>Looking ahead to the 2021-22  season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Classic Eight Conference...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH</strong></p> <p>1.  Arrowhead</p> <p>2. Catholic Memorial</p> <p>3. Oconomowoc</p> <p>4. Waukesha South</p> <p>5. Kettle Moraine</p> <p>6. Mukwonago </p> <p>7. Waukesha West</p> <p>8.  Muskego</p> <p>9. Waukesha North</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE FAVORITE - Arrowhead</strong></p> <p>Arrowhead was second in the league last season. Player of the Year candidate [player_tooltip player_id="953945" first="Mac" last="Wrecke"]  (24.9 ppg) is the top returning scorer in the Classic Eight.  He’ll have plenty of help with sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="1142119" first="Bennett" last="Basich"] (8.6 ppg), junior [player_tooltip player_id="1141628" first="Austin" last="Villareal"] (3.5 ppg), and senior Jackson Raasch (4.9 ppg), who are all ready for bigger and better things in 2021-22.</p> <p><strong>TOP CONTENDER - Catholic Memorial</strong></p> <p>Two years ago, this team was very young, took their lumps, and started to climb late during the playoffs. The Crusaders didn’t have the season<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Bennett-McCormick.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1187253" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Bennett-McCormick-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> many expected in 2020-21, but  this is a group that has now played a ton of ball together and has some of the most experience in the league. [player_tooltip player_id="1021594" first="Antwan" last="Burns-Jones"] (10.0 ppg),  [player_tooltip player_id="981149" first="Braden" last="McGlothlin"] (13.5 ppg), and [player_tooltip player_id="981027" first="Bennett" last="McCormick"] (13.8 ppg) are all back for their junior seasons. Fellow junior [player_tooltip player_id="1254288" first="Jack" last="Riley"] (5.2) had a good summer as well.</p> <p><strong>DARK HORSE - Waukesha South</strong></p> <p>This team started playing some really good ball towards the end of last season. The Blackshirts won 11 of their final 13 games, including a victory over Arrowhead. South has four of their top five scorers back and features one of the most dangerous backcourt in the state with junior [player_tooltip player_id="1115915" first="Tyran" last="Cook"] (18.2 ppg), senior  [player_tooltip player_id="761401" first="Marshawn" last="Robinson"] (10.6 ppg), and junior [player_tooltip player_id="1026710" first="Daniel" last="Robinson"] (7.3 ppg).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE</strong></p> <p><em><strong>First Team</strong></em></p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1115917" first="Drew" last="Wagner"] - So. - Kettle Moraine</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="981149" first="Braden" last="McGlothlin"] - Jr. - Catholic Memorial</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1112164" first="Jake" last="Fisher"] - Sr. - Oconomowoc</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1115915" first="Tyran" last="Cook"] - Jr. - Waukesha South</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1142119" first="Bennett" last="Basich"] - So. - Arrowhead</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="761401" first="Marshawn" last="Robinson"] - Sr. - Waukesha South</p> <p>W [player_tooltip player_id="953945" first="Mac" last="Wrecke"] - Jr. - Arrowhead</p> <p>W [player_tooltip player_id="981027" first="Bennett" last="McCormick"] - Jr. - Catholic Memorial</p> <p><em><strong>Second Team</strong></em></p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1021594" first="Antwan" last="Burns-Jones"] - Jr. - Catholic Memorial</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="963146" first="Logan" last="Arndt"] - Jr. - Oconomowoc</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1026710" first="Daniel" last="Robinson"] - Jr. - Waukesha South</p> <p>G Greyton Gannon - Sr. - Mukwonago</p> <p>G Joey Jendusa -  Sr. - Mukwonago</p> <p>W Dylan Krause - Sr. - Muskego</p> <p>F [player_tooltip player_id="865847" first="Greg" last="Galloway"] - Sr.  - Oconomowoc </p> <p>F [player_tooltip player_id="1029763" first="Cal" last="Krohn"] - Sr.  - Waukesha West</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PLAYER OF THE YEAR - [player_tooltip player_id="1112164" first="Jake" last="Fisher"]</strong></p> <p>A do-it-all, all-around talent from the point guard position, Fisher averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists as a junior. Fisher shot 53.2 percent from the field and had two 30-point scoring efforts last season. . A skilled, high-IQ prospect, Fisher is one of the most cerebral players, not just in his class, but within the entire state.</p> <p><strong>BREAKOUT PLAYER - [player_tooltip player_id="1142119" first="Bennett" last="Basich"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/20210607_192618-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1211793" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/20210607_192618-1-300x155.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="155" /></a></strong></p> <p>Basich has had a very strong off-season. Playing big minutes for Arrowhead as a freshman, Basich has come back looking stronger, faster, and more confident.  The 6-foot-2 guard is skilled and has a three-level scoring package. Averaging 8.6 ppg last season, Basich is poised to greatly increase his numbers in year two.</p> <p><strong>SURPRISE PLAYER -  [player_tooltip player_id="963146" first="Logan" last="Arndt"]</strong></p> <p>Arndt was banged up last season and didn’t make a varsity appearance. A top 30 prospect in the class of 2023, Arndt could bust onto the scene in the Classic Eight Conference. A tough, two-way guard who can create shots, make athletic plays on both ends of the ball, and win 50-50 balls, Arndt could be a big reason why Oconomowoc  makes a move towards being a title contender in 2021-22.</p>