2022-23 Preview: Greater Metro
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Looking ahead to the 2022-23 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Greater Metro Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Wauwatosa West 2. Brookfield East 3. Sussex Hamilton 4. Brookfield Central 5. West Allis Hale 6. Marquette 7. Menomonee…
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Continue ReadingLooking ahead to the 2022-23 season, Prep Hoops Wisconsin breaks down the race in the Greater Metro Conference…
PROJECTED STANDINGS
1. Wauwatosa West
2. Brookfield East
3. Sussex Hamilton
4. Brookfield Central
5. West Allis Hale
6. Marquette
7. Menomonee Falls
8. Germantown
9. Wauwatosa East
THE FAVORITE: Wauwatosa West
There’s a lot of talent that was lost across the conference. Even West is no exception, having lost its best player from last season. However, the Trojans return the most and have a deep lineup that includes Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI , Jake Hansen Jake Hansen 6'1" | SG Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #331 Nation WI , Cole Hansen Cole Hansen 6'4" | SG Legacy Early College | 2024 State SC , and Moses Long Moses Long 6'3" | SG Wauwatosa West | 2024 State WI .
TOP CONTENDER: Brookfield East
No matter who they lose, you know the Spartans aren’t going anywhere. A blue collar program that doesn’t beat itself, East has a lot of experience and talent returning behind Matt Schmainda, Joe Stewart Joe Stewart 5'11" | SG Brookfield East | 2023 State WI , Andrew Graf Andrew Graf 5'11" | CG Brookfield East | 2024 State WI , and Nollenn Tabaska Nollenn Tabaska 6'7" | PF Brookfield East | 2023 State WI . This group fell short of expectations last season and likely has a bad taste in their mouths after finishing five games out of first place.
DARK HORSE: Brookfield Central
One of the best coached programs in the state, you just never count out the Lancers. There’s no more Andrew Rohde for the reigning D1 runner-up, but Jack Daugherty Jack Daugherty 6'8" | PF Brookfield Central | 2024 State #311 Nation WI might be the most difficult matchup in the GMC. The depth won’t blow you away on paper, but it didn’t in 2021-22 either and Central still found their way to Madison for the title game. If sophomore Anthony Rise Anthony Rise 6'0" | CG Brookfield Central | 2025 State WI can grow up quickly and give Daugherty a reliable running mate, think the Lancers can potentially overcome some of their losses.
PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE
G Luther Smith Luther Smith 6'1" | SG Sussex Hamilton | 2023 State WI (Sussex Hamilton) – Sr.
G Cole Hansen Cole Hansen 6'4" | SG Legacy Early College | 2024 State SC (Wauwatosa West) – Jr.
G Matthew Schmainda Matthew Schmainda 6'2" | CG Brookfield East | 2023 State WI (Brookfield East) – Sr.
W Nolan Minessale Nolan Minessale 6'5" | SF Marquette | 2024 State WI (Marquette) – Jr.
F Jack Daugherty Jack Daugherty 6'8" | PF Brookfield Central | 2024 State #311 Nation WI (Brookfield Central) – Jr.
F Robert Peters Robert Peters 6'8" | PF West Allis Hale | 2023 State WI (West Allis Hale) – Sr.
F Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI (Wauwatosa West) – So.
SECOND TEAM
G Andrew Graf Andrew Graf 5'11" | CG Brookfield East | 2024 State WI (Brookfield East) – Jr.
G Jake Hansen Jake Hansen 6'1" | SG Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #331 Nation WI (Wauwatosa West) – So.
G Aidan Konop Aidan Konop 6'2" | SG Sussex Hamilton | 2024 State WI (Sussex Hamilton) – Jr.
G Danny Staskunas Danny Staskunas 6'1" | PG West Allis Hale | 2023 State WI (West Allis Hale) – Sr.
G Cole Sciortino Cole Sciortino 6'3" | SG Menomonee Falls | 2023 WI (Menomonee Falls) – Sr.
F Will Van Fossen (Germantown) – Sr.
F Nollenn Tabaska Nollenn Tabaska 6'7" | PF Brookfield East | 2023 State WI (Brookfield East) – Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Luther Smith Luther Smith 6'1" | SG Sussex Hamilton | 2023 State WI
Smith is the leading returning scorer in the league at 22.2 ppg and the top ranked senior in the Greater Metro Conference. A dangerous shooter, Smith has developed into a three-level scorer. Even at 5-foot-11, he’s got the strength and toughness to score off the bounce and attack the rim. A guy you’ve got to pick up from halfcourt, Smith can let it fly from well past the 3-point arc.
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI
The GMC is going to see a different Kai Rogers Kai Rogers 6'10" | C Wauwatosa West | 2025 State #41 Nation WI this season. Now down about 50 pounds, Rogers has completely reshaped his body. He’s still an imposing post presence, but now the 6-foot-10 sophomore is scary athletic for his size. He’ll dominate games on both ends of the floor and is slowly starting to work in an outside jumper as well as improve his ball handling ability for the perimeter. Rogers averaged 10 points and six boards per game as a freshman. He’s a legit five-star talent that’s just getting started.
SURPRISE PLAYER: Andrew Graf Andrew Graf 5'11" | CG Brookfield East | 2024 State WI
With the Spartans losing their leading scorer, Graf may see his numbers jump quite a bit. An undersize guard, Graf makes up for it with speed on the ball and a tireless work ethic off it. He’s constantly running through screens and making defenders chase. You gotta be right on his hip as a defender, because Graf has a quick stroke and a great feel to attack when a mistake is made. Last season, Graf gave East 12.0 ppg while shooting 47 percent from the floor and knocking down 57 triples.