2021-22 Season Preview: Woodland West

<p>Looking ahead to the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Woodland West Conference...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PROJECTED STANDINGS</strong></p> <p>1.  Pewaukee</p> <p>2. Wisconsin Lutheran</p> <p>3. West Allis Central</p> <p>4. Pius XI</p> <p>5. New Berlin West</p> <p>6. Greendale</p> <p>7. New Berlin Eisenhower</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE FAVORITE --  Pewaukee</strong></p> <p>The defending Division 2 state champions reload with their top four scorers back from last season’s squad.  [player_tooltip player_id="953944" first="Milan" last="Momcilovic"] (16.7 ppg) won Confernece Player of the Year honors as a sophomore and remains the state’s top ranked prospect in the 2023 class. The Pirates have three other players who lead them in scoring on any given night --  Michigan Tech commit [player_tooltip player_id="801168" first="Josh" last="Terrian"] (14.4 ppg), Hillsdale commit [player_tooltip player_id="761419" first="Ashton" last="Janowski"] (13.1 ppg) and sophomore wing [player_tooltip player_id="1089682" first="Nick" last="Janowski"]  (10.6 ppg), a top three prospect in the 2024 class.</p> <p><strong>TOP CONTENDER - Wisconsin Lutheran<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Prentice-Young.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1202621" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Prentice-Young-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" /></a></strong></p> <p>The Vikings were 10-2 in league play last season. Both Woodland West losses came against Pewaukee, including one by just a point. The Pirates also upended Wisconsin Lutheran in the sectional finals as well. Leading scorer [player_tooltip player_id="951467" first="Prentice" last="Young"] (13.7 ppg) is back while sophomore sniper [player_tooltip player_id="1142123" first="Kon" last="Knueppel"] (10.8 ppg) is poised for a big season. The Vikings have a couple of under the radar guards who can really score it as well, including [player_tooltip player_id="1089725" first="Jordan" last="Glenn"] (10.2 ppg) and  [player_tooltip player_id="1012675" first="Jamiir" last="Allen"] (6.6 ppg). Junior [player_tooltip player_id="963145" first="Landon" last="Key"] (6.2 ppg) also upgrades the Vikings defensively and gives them plenty of versatility. </p> <p><strong>DARK HORSE - West Allis Central</strong></p> <p>The Bulldogs have a two-headed monster in Northern Michigan commit [player_tooltip player_id="761411" first="Najashi" last="Tolefree"] (19.1 ppg) and Air Force commit [player_tooltip player_id="988976" first="Greyson" last="Pritzl"] (17.0 ppg). Central was tied for third place in the league a year ago and finished 14-9 overall.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE</strong></p> <p><em>First Team</em></p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1142142" first="Jaquan" last="Johnson"] - So. (Pius XI)</p> <p>G  [player_tooltip player_id="1142123" first="Kon" last="Knueppel"] - So. (Wisconsin Lutheran)</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="761419" first="Ashton" last="Janowski"] - Sr. (Pewaukee)</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="988976" first="Greyson" last="Pritzl"] - Sr. (West Allis Central)</p> <p>F [player_tooltip player_id="761411" first="Najashi" last="Tolefree"] - Sr. (West Allis Central)</p> <p>F [player_tooltip player_id="953944" first="Milan" last="Momcilovic"] - Jr. (Pewaukee)</p> <p><i>Second Team</i></p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="951467" first="Prentice" last="Young"] - Jr. (Wisconsin Lutheran)</p> <p>G [player_tooltip player_id="1089682" first="Nick" last="Janowski"] - So. (Pewaukee)</p> <p>G Zach Sheridan - Sr. (Greendale)</p> <p>W [player_tooltip player_id="801168" first="Josh" last="Terrian"] - Sr. (Pewaukee)</p> <p>W [player_tooltip player_id="1160067" first="Noah" last="Daniels"] - Sr. (New Berlin West)</p> <p>F Ja’Quell Chisom - Sr. (Pius XI)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PLAYER OF THE YEAR - [player_tooltip player_id="953944" first="Milan" last="Momcilovic"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Milan.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1202625" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Milan-300x167.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="167" /></a></strong></p> <p>The reigning player of the year, Momcilovic averaged 16.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore. A versatile mismatch nightmare, Momcilovic shot 58.5 percent from the field, including an even 50.0 percent from downtown as a 6-foot-9 forward.</p> <p><strong>BREAKOUT PLAYER - [player_tooltip player_id="1142123" first="Kon" last="Knueppel"] </strong></p> <p>Knueppel averaged just shy of 11 points per game as a freshman.  The sweet-shooting wing can fill it up from deep and score from all three levels. He's also the type of prospect that can lead a team in assists and rebounds on any given night.</p> <p><strong>SURPRISE PLAYER -  [player_tooltip player_id="1200544" first="Josiah" last="Gille"]</strong></p> <p>One of the better x-factors in the state, Gille is a relentless forward that provides a spark with tenacious effort and a motor that doesn't quit. The 6-foot-4 forward is a junkyard dog that battles under the rim, runs the floor hard, and imposes his will on opponents.  May not always score a ton of points, but Gille's presence is certainly felt whenever he steps on the floor.</p>