Preview: 60Eight Tournament

The 60Eight Tournament returns on Friday after a promising inaugural run in 2021. Featuring five of the top teams in the state and a power from Illinois, Madison College will play host to a terrific two-day slate of basketball…

PROSPECTS TO WATCH

Jake Bova – 2024 – SG – Waunakee

Having a breakout junior season, Bova is posting 18.5 points per game. Bova was a reserve in 2021-22, having played in just 10 games.

Brady Corso Brady Corso 6'2" | SG Neenah | 2024 State WI – 2024 – SG – Neenah

A sharpshooting, athletic guard, Corso is posting 14.0 points per game as a junior. Currently ranked No. 31 in Wisconsin’s junior class.

Finley Deischer Finley Deischer 6'0" | CG Verona | 2023 State WI – 2023 – PG – Verona

Deischer is averaging 13 points per game and playing valuable minutes for the Wildcats. A floor general and leader who gets his team organized and makes impact plays defensively, Deischer is the heartbeat of this Verona squad.

Jeremy Fears Jeremy Fears 6'1" | PG Joliet West | 2023 State #31 Nation IL – 2023 – PG – Joliet West

Fears is signed with Michigan State. Widely considered a top 50 prospect nationally, the explosive, high-IQ floor general is a four-star prospect expected to make a splash in the Big Ten next season.

Jeremiah Fears Jeremiah Fears 6'1" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2025 #31 Nation AZ -2025 – PG – Joliet West

The younger brother of Jeremy, Jeremiah is a big-time prospect in his own right. Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Xavier, and others are already on board with offers here.

Bennett Fried Bennett Fried 6'6" | SF La Crosse Central | 2023 State WI – 2023 – SF – La Crosse Central

Fried is finally starting to put it all together. A late bloomer with a huge upside, the 6-foot-6 wing is putting up 19.0 points and seven rebounds per game. Fried is ranked No. 29 in Wisconsin’s 2023 class.

Keaton Frisch Keaton Frisch 6'7" | SF Waunakee | 2024 State WI – 2024 – F – Waunakee

One of the highest-upside prospects in Wisconsin’s junior class, Frisch is an intriguing 6-foot-7 combo forward with explosive athletic ability. The plus-length, versatile prospect shows major mismatch nightmare potential. Frisch enters Saturday averaging 10.3 points per game.

Tammarrein Henderson – 2024 – SG – West Salem

He flies under the radar a bit, playing behind some good seniors on this West Salem team and a couple of terrific guards on the AAU circuit, but Henderson can play. The 6-foot-4 guard can play anywhere on the perimeter, including point guard. Ranked No. 27 in the class of 2024, Henderson is one of the top two-way players in the state.

Cal Klesmit Cal Klesmit 6'2" | CG Neenah | 2023 State #235 Nation WI – 2023 – G – Neenah

The UW-Green Bay commit is averaging 23.4 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game. One of the most explosive scorers in the state, Klesmit is back to form after missing his entire junior season following a torn ACL.

Peter Lattos Peter Lattos 6'5" | SF West Salem | 2023 State WI – 2023 – SF – West Salem

Lattos is averaging 21.7 points per game for the defending Division 3 runner-ups. A smooth, but strong wing that can really shoot the rock, Lattos ranks No. 47 in the 2023 class. The 6-foot-7 senior also has some sneaky athletic ability that’s used on both ends of the floor.

Drew Murphy Drew Murphy 6'5" | SF Verona | 2025 State WI – 2025 – F – Verona

Murphy is posting 23 points per game. Ranked No. 17 overall in the sophomore class, Murphy is a skilled prospect who can play inside and out.

Nic Williams Nic Williams 6'1" | PG La Crosse Central | 2023 State WI – 2023 – PG – La Crosse Central

A high quality point guard prospect, Williams runs the show for Central. A do-it-all guard who hit the game-winner in the semifinals at this event a year ago, Williams is averaging 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists per game during his senior season.

SCHEDULE

Dec. 16

6:30 p.m. Neenah vs. Waunakee

8:00 p.m. Joliet West (IL) vs. La Crosse Central

Dec. 17

1:45 p.m. Verona vs. West Salem (Showcase Game)

3:30 p.m. Semifinal losers

5:00 p.m. Semifinal winners

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