Friday’s Games to Watch
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Following the Thanksgiving break, there’s a slew of quality, high-profile matchups occurring across the state. Madison East vs. Milwaukee King (Bulldog Shootout) If you like fast-paced, up and down basketball, this is probably the game for you. The Purgolders…
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Continue ReadingFollowing the Thanksgiving break, there’s a slew of quality, high-profile matchups occurring across the state.
Madison East vs. Milwaukee King (Bulldog Shootout)
If you like fast-paced, up and down basketball, this is probably the game for you.
The Purgolders did not play last season due to covid. They’ll unleash Cleavon Easton, who’s perhaps the top freshmen in the state. Senior guard Massimo Malterer Massimo Malterer 6'0" | CG Madison East | 2022 State WI is a sleeper that was supposed to break out a year ago. Also keep an eye on freshman Chris Davis Jr., whose father was a star at East back in the day.
The Generals will counter with a terrific frontcourt. Senior Jayquan Hickles Jayquan Hickles 6'5" | PF Milwaukee King | 2022 State WI is one of the top glue guys in the state. Junior William Whorton William Whorton 6'8" | PF Rufus King | 2023 State WI has some of the best upside in the 2023 class and picked up some Division 1 offers over the summer due to the freaky things he can do above the rim. Like East, King will also be playing for the first time in two years.
Menasha at Oshkosh North (Oshkosh North Tournament)
Want to find out if these two teams or contenders or pretenders.
The Spartans will be fueled by youth this season. Sophomore wing Stevie Clark Stevie Clark 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North | 2024 State #322 Nation WI (11.9 ppg) is coming off a terrific first year in the program. North will also feature one of the top freshmen in the state, Xzavion Mitchell Xzavion Mitchell 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North | 2025 State #119 Nation WI , who appear to be a Division 1 talent. Senior guard Reed Seckar Reed Seckar 5'11" | PG Oshkosh North | 2022 State WI (8.5 ppg) might be the straw that stirs the drink and has steadily been improving over the last year.
Menasha has a terrific backcourt in Jalen Womack Jalen Womack 6'2" | CG Menasha | 2022 State WI (18.1 ppg) and Jaxson Dillon Jaxson Dillon 6'2" | SG Menasha | 2022 State WI (14.0 ppg). These two athletic seniors provide a lot of matchup problems. The Bluejays are coming off a 10-10 season, but won three of their last four and were one play away from reaching sectionals.
Racine Case at Verona (Bulldog Shootout)
Intriguing non-conference matchup here.
Case is coming off a 4-9 season, but was likely damaged by a covid-shortened season and didn’t start until January. The Eagles have a very nice 1-2 punch in seniors Terryon Brumby Terryon Brumby 6'0" | PG Racine Case | 2022 State WI (16.5 ppg) and Amari Jedkins Amari Jedkins 6'7" | PF Racine Case | 2022 State WI (14.8 ppg). If sophomore Termarion Brumby Termarion Brumby 6'1" | CG Racine Case | 2024 State WI makes the jump he’s capable of, Case has the talent and depth to make a run at state. Also keep an eye on junior Adrian Kobe Bryant Adrian Kobe Bryant 6'1" | PG Racine Case | 2022 State WI , who quietly averaged better than 12 points per game last season.
Verona has a lot back from last season’s squad. Junior guard Gavin Farrell Gavin Farrell 6'2" | SG Verona Area | 2023 State WI (8.7 ppg) is expected to be their go-to player in 2021-22. The Wildcats should have a very strong backcourt. Seniors Karson Mitchell Karson Mitchell 6'0" | PG Verona | 2022 WI (4.8 ppg) and Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson 5'11" | PG Verona | 2022 State WI (7.9 ppg) have paid their dues are two under the radar two-way prospects. Like Case, Verona also dealt with a covid-shortened campaign a year ago.
Others: New Berlin West vs. Racine St. Catherine’s (Bulldog Shootout)