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<p>The Prep Hoops Wisconsin Class of 2025 Player Rankings were released Tuesday, and the extensive list includes the top 200 players in the class. Below are profiles of the top all-around newcomers to the top 100:<br><br><strong>No. 34 [player_tooltip player_id='1544731' first='Logan' last='Zahour'], 6-4, G/F, Cedarburg ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'])</strong></p>
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<p>Fresh from a new scholarship offer from NCAA Division II Parkside, Zahour is primed to compete for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] Gold Elite squad this weekend in Chicago. The muscular, athletic, productive and explosive wing has improved his perimeter game and that has helped him become a more effective player on the offensive end of the floor. A tough defender who can guard multiple positions, Zahour uses his strength and mobility to keep opponents in front of him and then does a good job of grabbing rebounds with his elevation. He averaged 21.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping Cedarburg to an 18-9 record last season while making 61-of-146 attempts from three-point range for 42 percent.<br><br><strong>No. 61 [player_tooltip player_id='1494698' first='Abraham' last='Tomori'], 6-2, G/F, Appleton North ([program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'])</strong><br><br>An extremely strong and athletic wing who gets a lot done on both ends of the floor, Tomori is a key player for an Appleton North squad expected to challenge for the title in the Fox Valley Association this winter. His ability to guard bigger players with his mobility and strength, coupled with his success defending guards on the perimeter, make him an extremely versatile performer on that end of the court. Offensively, Tomori is a capable shooter, and is very impressive on drives to the basket. He can also elevate for lob dunks and does an excellent job on the glass.<br><br><strong>No. 63 [player_tooltip player_id='2388795' first='Camden' last='Schurk'], 6-3, G/F, Pacelli ([program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last=''])</strong><br><br>Schurk is a deceiving player who can make eye-popping plays above the rim while also utilizing his quick release to score on short drives to basket that often catch defenders off balance. The son of Pacelli coach John Schurk, [player_tooltip player_id='2388795' first='Camden' last='Schurk'] was very productive for the [program_tooltip program_id='2485560' first='G-Elite' last=''] team during the spring and summer club season. His length, athleticism and desire to win are evident each time he steps onto the court. He has developed a nice step-back shot along the baseline that gives him room to get off his shot against taller defenders. He has a chance this winter to become the all-time leading scorer at Pacelli and is one of the premier players in central Wisconsin.<br><br><strong>No. 74 [player_tooltip player_id='1874985' first='Marquise' last='Walker'], 6-3, G, Middleton ([program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'])</strong><br><br>Walker's length, activity and aggressiveness are positives for his team as he can get into passing lanes for deflections and steals, guard around the basket or on the perimeter, and get to the basket off the dribble. He had a solid junior season at Middleton and will be a key performer for coach Kevin Bavery's squad next winter after averaging 7.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 1.4 apg in 2023-24. Walker needs to get stronger and add some weight to his long frame, but he has a basketball body and his mobility, energy and production are all highly impressive.<br><br><strong>No. 87 [player_tooltip player_id='1289145' first='Ahmir' last='Woods'], 6-2, G, Golda Meir ([program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'])</strong><br><br>Woods teams with [player_tooltip player_id='1874985' first='Marquise' last='Walker'] in the [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] backcourt, and the talented tandem provides the squad with incredible length, improved perimeter shooting and the ability to score in transition and in the half court off the bounce. Woods has a nice floater in the lane that he uses to score and he also can knock down three-point jump shots. His long arms and lateral movement make him an effective defender, and he loves to get steals and quickly break and finish on the other end. Woods' best basketball is ahead of him as he adds weight and strength to his body, but he's also a very solid player right now as he averaged 18.8 points and 3.6 assists as a junior at Golda Meir.<br><br><strong>No. 89 [player_tooltip player_id='2388798' first='Adam' last='Guyette'], 6-4, G/F, Notre Dame Academy ([program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'])</strong><br><br>Watch Guyette play for either Notre Dame or [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] and you come away impressed with his versatility and productivity. He can score in different ways, defends with energy and purpose, and can find open teammates with his court vision. A high basketball IQ performer, Guyette is a 6-foot-4 wing with shooting skill but is probably best known as a slasher to the basket. He can defend inside and outside, and always does a good job of drawing fouls and getting to the free-throw line. Guyette averged 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists as a junior while making an impressive 40-of-88 attempts from three-point range for 46 percent. He also earned second-team all-Fox River Classic Conference honors in 2023-24.<br><br><strong>No. 90 [player_tooltip player_id='1874982' first='Kane' last='Donnelly'], 6-4, F, Somerset ([program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'])</strong><br><br>The all-around impact Donnelly has on a game is considerable as he can score, defend, rebound and get on the floor for a loose ball. He scores off moves to the basket and on putbacks while occasionally dropping a three-point basket as well. Donnelly averaged 18.4 ppg as a junior. Defensively, Donnelly can use his physical strength and athleticism to guard in the post, but he also has the mobility to defend away from the basket. He fights for rebounds on both ends and averaged 5.3 rpg as a junior. Finally, his effort is endless as he will battle on every 50/50 play and usually ends up winning because of his intensity and strength.<br><br><strong>No. 94 [player_tooltip player_id='2492746' first='Justin' last='Bliesner'], 6-5, G/F, Homestead ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'])</strong><br><br>Like so many others on this list, Bliesner loves to compete and make plays. His impact is felt in a lot of different ways and usually results his team getting a victory. He is a physical player who rebounds at a high level. He is an improved shooter, particularly from three-point range along the baseline. A key player for Homestead as a junior, Bliesner is another highly talented in the North Shore Conference. He averaged 5.6 points and 4.8 rebounds as a junior.<br><br><strong>No. 99 [player_tooltip player_id='2426884' first='Carter' last='Uppena'], 6-2, G, Royall ([program_tooltip program_id='2494152' first='Wisconsin' last='Warriors'])</strong><br><br>Uppena is one of those guys who needs to be on the floor, particularly at crunch time. His all-around play is so high that he can make an impact at any give moment and on both ends of the court. He's a capable scorer (15.7 ppg as a junior), but his biggest assets are his decision making, his leadership and his defense. His size and length allow him to guard wings, and he isn't afraid of contact or playing with physicality. The son of Royall coach Scott Uppena, [player_tooltip player_id='2426884' first='Carter' last='Uppena'] is a three-time all-league performer in the Scenic Bluffs Conference and one of four returning starters for a team that went 25-3 a year ago.</p>
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