Updated 2026 Player Rankings: Top Wing Newcomers

The Prep Hoops Wisconsin Class of 2026 Player Rankings were released last week, and the extensive list includes the top 175 players in the class. Below are profiles of the top wing newcomers to the top 100: No. 50 [player_tooltip player_id='2492565' first='Luke' last='Paddock'], 6-3, G, Elkhorn ([program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing']) A player with growing confidence in his ability to score and play defense, Paddock started as a sophomore for an Elkhorn squad that went 13-13 under coach Eric Larsen. His activity and length on defense can disrupt things for opponents, and his size and scoring ability are assets on the other end as well. He evolved into a dependable scorer for both Elkhorn and the [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] over the spring/summer and figures to greatly improve his scoring from a year ago when he averaged 4.4 ppg. Paddock is one of four returning starters for the Elks, who hope to contend for the title in the Southern Lakes Conference. No. 57 [player_tooltip player_id='2432828' first='Treve' last='Stoffel'], 6-3, G, Mosinee ([program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers']) Of all the players on the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] 16U UA Rise team, Stoffel might have come the furthest from the state of the club season to its conclusion. His confidence seemed to gain momentum with each passing event and his scoring ability was a big asset for a talented backcourt that also includes [player_tooltip player_id='1561902' first='Mason' last='Brone'] of Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau and [player_tooltip player_id='2375323' first='Blake' last='Risler'] of Regis. Stoffel's size and physical strength allow him to finish through contact, and he has an impressive burst of speed off the dribble when attacking the basket. No. 59 [player_tooltip player_id='2117025' first='Jamison' last='Zavatchin'], 6-3, F, Oostburg ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) To be sure, Zavatchin has been mostly a post scorer for Oostburg the past two seasons. However, he is trying to expand his game to include the perimeter and attacking the basket off the dribble. He missed almost all of the spring/summer with an injury, but did come back to play for [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] in late July. The two-time first-team all-Big East South Conference performer for Oostburg averaged 21.0 points and 7.9 rebounds as a sophomore. He teams with guard [player_tooltip player_id='1970502' first='Cade' last='Dirkse'] to give the Flying Dutchmen perhaps the best one-two scoring punch in the league in 2024-25. No. 61 [player_tooltip player_id='1561962' first='JJ' last='Walters'], 6-2, G/F, Germantown ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) Walters figures to be a key player for Germantown, which hopes to contend for the title in the Greater Metro Conference. The lanky and skilled wing can score from the perimeter and off the bounce, and his size and length can cause issues for opponents as well. Walters played in every game for Germantown last winter and helped the Warhawks to an 19-8 record. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.8 points, but those numbers figure to soar next time around as he teams with talented classmate [player_tooltip player_id='2116495' first='Cahlil' last='Jones'] to form one of the top perimeter combos in the league. No. 66 [player_tooltip player_id='2391090' first='Blake' last='Buhr'], 6-5, F, Sheboygan North ([program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton']) Buhr turned in a strong spring/summer for [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] and became a team leader for Sheboygan North with his communication and encouragement of his teammates. A physical wing with a soft shooting touch, Buhr can score in different ways while also hitting the glass on both ends of the court. Also a strong football prospect, Buhr has the size, skill and physical strength to create mismatch problems for opponents. Buhr and senior teammates Cole Buboltz, [player_tooltip player_id='2403281' first='Max' last='Olsen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2272014' first='Logan' last='Steffensmeier'] figure to form a solid core for Sheboygan North in 2024-25. No. 67 [player_tooltip player_id='1720212' first='Ladell' last='White Jr.'], 6-1, G, Saint Thomas More ([program_tooltip program_id='2076433' first='Kevon' last='Looney Power 5']) A good mid-range player, White is an athletic combination guard who can soar above the rim while using his one-two dribble pullup to also score. He can also score from outside the three-point line and is a defensive menace with his ability to guard the ball all over the court. White attended Milwaukee Juneau as a freshman and sophomore, but enrolled at Saint Thomas More after a family move in the spring. No. 70 [player_tooltip player_id='2364732' first='Quincy' last='Mosley'], 6-2, G, Madison West ([program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']) Mosley can put up points and he often does so in a flurry and from different spots on the court. His quickness, athleticism and confidence allow him to get to the basket and finish over taller defenders, but the smooth and athletic wing also can knock down shots from both the mid range and from beyond the three-point arc. He had a very productive sophomore season at Madison West, and then was equally impressive on the club circuit for the [program_tooltip program_id='2141788' first='Mad' last='City Mambas']. No. 71 [player_tooltip player_id='1561937' first='Landon' last='Michlig'], 6-4, F, West Salem ([program_tooltip program_id='2110787' first='Wisconsin' last='26ers']) Michlig might not have the quickness and overall athleticism of some others on this list, but he is a productive player who possesses good size, physicality and the ability to finish off the dribble. Michlig came off the bench as a sophomore for a West Salem program that went 25-4 and lost to Pewaukee in the semifinals of the WIAA Division 2 State Tournament. Also a good kicking specialist in football, Michlig averaged 6.6 points and 5.0 rebounds for a talented team with a lot of depth. His productivity figures to increase this time around as he has emerged as a dependable scorer in the lane area for coach Mark Wagner at West Salem. No. 73 [player_tooltip player_id='1561884' first='Ashton' last='Thuecks'], 6-5, F, Elkhart Lake ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) The biggest thing for Thuecks at this point is getting and staying healthy. He missed much of the spring and summer while recovering from an injury so his standing as a collegiate prospect remains a bit uncertain. However, at 6-foot-5 and with guard skills, Thuecks could emerge in the 2026 class. He is a two-year varsity starter for Elkhart Lake and averaged 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds while earning second-team all-Big East North Conference honors as a sophomore. No. 74 [player_tooltip player_id='1561963' first='Sam' last='Richter'], 6-3, G/F, Hartford ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) Another talented wing with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] program and in the ultra-competitive North Shore Conference, Richter might get overshadowed at times because he plays against such talented competition, both on the club circuit and with his high school program. At the same time, he has proven he more than belongs against such stiff competition as his skill, length and competitiveness have helped him carve out his own niche as a strong player. Richter started as a sophomore at Hartford and averaged 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds for a team that finished 12-13 under coach Chris Smith. No. 76 [player_tooltip player_id='2224528' first='Owen' last='Gulke'], 6-1, G, Cedar Grove ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) A physically and mentally strong backcourt performer who plays with confidence and the ability to score, Gulke averaged 17.0 points and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore starter at Cedar Grove. He then performer very well in the spring/summer for the talented [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] North squad, helping them beat many of the state's top club teams throughout the season. A second-team all-Big East South Conference pick last season, Gulke is one of four returning regulars for Cedar Grove. No. 88 [player_tooltip player_id='2496343' first='Jake' last='Pfister'], 6-1, G, Catholic Memorial ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) Pfister is a scoring guard who can play at the point or on the wing. Like a lot of good players with solid basketball instincts, Pfister picks his spots and is more than willing to defer to his teammates if opponents are geared to stop him. He started as a sophomore for a very young Catholic Memorial team and is expected to be one of the Crusaders top players the next two seasons as they compete in the ultra-tough Classic Eight Conference. No. 92 [player_tooltip player_id='1561956' first='Tyler' last='Evenson'], 6-3, G, Waukesha West (Denard Brothers) Speaking of the Classic Eight, Evenson is another player from that league with excellent ball skills. He can pass, shoot and dribble, and turned in strong off-season showings with both Waukesha West and the Denard Brothers. Evenson finished sixth in the Classic Eight in scoring as a sophomore at 15.5 ppg while shooting 88 percent from the foul line and making 50 three-point baskets on the season. No. 95 [player_tooltip player_id='2496338' first='Cal' last='Juckem'], 6-3, F, Neenah One of those players who just needs to be on the floor at almost every junction of every game, Juckem makes positive contributions across the board. He can score, but he's even more valuable as a defender, rebounder and screen setter. The ball seems to move quicker with Juckem on the floor thanks, in part, to his impressive basketball IQ. Juckem is a key returning player for a Neenah program that played in the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament in each of the past two seasons. No. 97 [player_tooltip player_id='2498966' first='Darrius' last='Peete'], 6-2, G, Germantown ([program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy']) Peete played with the varsity team at Germantown as a sophomore, but his playing time was somewhat limited due to the abundance of upper class talent in the program last winter. That most likely won't be the case in 2024-25 as Peete proved over the spring and summer he is more than willing to make a big contribution for a Germantown program seeking to win the Greater Metro Conference. His versatility and activity on both ends are impressive and will be big assets for the Warhawks.

The Prep Hoops Wisconsin Class of 2026 Player Rankings were released last week, and the extensive list includes the top 175 players in the class. Below are profiles of the top wing newcomers to the top 100:

No. 50 Luke Paddock Luke Paddock 6'4" | SG Elkhorn | 2026 State WI , 6-3, G, Elkhorn ( Wisconsin Swing )

A player with growing confidence in his ability to score and play defense, Paddock started as a sophomore for an Elkhorn squad that went 13-13 under coach Eric Larsen. His activity and length on defense can disrupt things for opponents, and his size and scoring ability are assets on the other end as well. He evolved into a dependable scorer for both Elkhorn and the Wisconsin Swing over the spring/summer and figures to greatly improve his scoring from a year ago when he averaged 4.4 ppg. Paddock is one of four returning starters for the Elks, who hope to contend for the title in the Southern Lakes Conference.

No. 57 Treve Stoffel Treve Stoffel 6'3" | SG Mosinee | 2026 State WI , 6-3, G, Mosinee ( Wisconsin Playmakers )

Of all the players on the Wisconsin Playmakers 16U UA Rise team, Stoffel might have come the furthest from the state of the club season to its conclusion. His confidence seemed to gain momentum with each passing event and his scoring ability was a big asset for a talented backcourt that also includes Mason Brone Mason Brone 6'3" | PG Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau | 2026 State WI of Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau and Blake Risler Blake Risler 6'3" | SG Regis | 2026 State WI of Regis. Stoffel's size and physical strength allow him to finish through contact, and he has an impressive burst of speed off the dribble when attacking the basket.

No. 59 JJ Zavatchin JJ Zavatchin 6'3" | SF Oostburg | 2026 State WI , 6-3, F, Oostburg ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

To be sure, Zavatchin has been mostly a post scorer for Oostburg the past two seasons. However, he is trying to expand his game to include the perimeter and attacking the basket off the dribble. He missed almost all of the spring/summer with an injury, but did come back to play for Chapman Basketball Academy in late July. The two-time first-team all-Big East South Conference performer for Oostburg averaged 21.0 points and 7.9 rebounds as a sophomore. He teams with guard Cade Dirkse Cade Dirkse 6'2" | PG Oostburg | 2026 State WI to give the Flying Dutchmen perhaps the best one-two scoring punch in the league in 2024-25.

No. 61 JJ Walters JJ Walters 6'4" | SF Germantown | 2026 State WI , 6-2, G/F, Germantown ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

Walters figures to be a key player for Germantown, which hopes to contend for the title in the Greater Metro Conference. The lanky and skilled wing can score from the perimeter and off the bounce, and his size and length can cause issues for opponents as well. Walters played in every game for Germantown last winter and helped the Warhawks to an 19-8 record. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.8 points, but those numbers figure to soar next time around as he teams with talented classmate Cahlil Jones Cahlil Jones 6'2" | SG Germantown | 2026 State WI to form one of the top perimeter combos in the league.

No. 66 Blake Buhr Blake Buhr 6'5" | SF Sheboygan North | 2026 State WI , 6-5, F, Sheboygan North ( Team Haliburton )

Buhr turned in a strong spring/summer for Team Haliburton and became a team leader for Sheboygan North with his communication and encouragement of his teammates. A physical wing with a soft shooting touch, Buhr can score in different ways while also hitting the glass on both ends of the court. Also a strong football prospect, Buhr has the size, skill and physical strength to create mismatch problems for opponents. Buhr and senior teammates Cole Buboltz, Max Olsen Max Olsen 6'3" | CG/SF Sheboygan North | 2025 State WI and Logan Steffensmeier Logan Steffensmeier 6'7" | SF Sheboygan North | 2025 State WI figure to form a solid core for Sheboygan North in 2024-25.

No. 67 Ladell White Jr. Ladell White Jr. 6'1" | CG Skyline Prep | 2027 AZ , 6-1, G, Saint Thomas More ( Kevon Looney Power 5 )

A good mid-range player, White is an athletic combination guard who can soar above the rim while using his one-two dribble pullup to also score. He can also score from outside the three-point line and is a defensive menace with his ability to guard the ball all over the court. White attended Milwaukee Juneau as a freshman and sophomore, but enrolled at Saint Thomas More after a family move in the spring.

No. 70 Quincy Mosley Quincy Mosley 6'0" | SG/PG Madison West | 2026 State WI , 6-2, G, Madison West ( Mad City Mambas )

Mosley can put up points and he often does so in a flurry and from different spots on the court. His quickness, athleticism and confidence allow him to get to the basket and finish over taller defenders, but the smooth and athletic wing also can knock down shots from both the mid range and from beyond the three-point arc. He had a very productive sophomore season at Madison West, and then was equally impressive on the club circuit for the Mad City Mambas .

No. 71 Landon Michlig Landon Michlig 6'5" | SF/SG West Salem | 2026 WI , 6-4, F, West Salem ( Wisconsin 26ers )

Michlig might not have the quickness and overall athleticism of some others on this list, but he is a productive player who possesses good size, physicality and the ability to finish off the dribble. Michlig came off the bench as a sophomore for a West Salem program that went 25-4 and lost to Pewaukee in the semifinals of the WIAA Division 2 State Tournament. Also a good kicking specialist in football, Michlig averaged 6.6 points and 5.0 rebounds for a talented team with a lot of depth. His productivity figures to increase this time around as he has emerged as a dependable scorer in the lane area for coach Mark Wagner at West Salem.

No. 73 Ashton Thuecks Ashton Thuecks 6'5" | SF Elkhart Lake | 2026 State WI , 6-5, F, Elkhart Lake ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

The biggest thing for Thuecks at this point is getting and staying healthy. He missed much of the spring and summer while recovering from an injury so his standing as a collegiate prospect remains a bit uncertain. However, at 6-foot-5 and with guard skills, Thuecks could emerge in the 2026 class. He is a two-year varsity starter for Elkhart Lake and averaged 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds while earning second-team all-Big East North Conference honors as a sophomore.

No. 74 Sam Richter Sam Richter 6'3" | SF/PG Hartford Union | 2026 State WI , 6-3, G/F, Hartford ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

Another talented wing with the Chapman Basketball Academy program and in the ultra-competitive North Shore Conference, Richter might get overshadowed at times because he plays against such talented competition, both on the club circuit and with his high school program. At the same time, he has proven he more than belongs against such stiff competition as his skill, length and competitiveness have helped him carve out his own niche as a strong player. Richter started as a sophomore at Hartford and averaged 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds for a team that finished 12-13 under coach Chris Smith.

No. 76 Owen Gulke Owen Gulke 6'1" | CG Cedar Grove | 2026 State WI , 6-1, G, Cedar Grove ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

A physically and mentally strong backcourt performer who plays with confidence and the ability to score, Gulke averaged 17.0 points and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore starter at Cedar Grove. He then performer very well in the spring/summer for the talented Chapman Basketball Academy North squad, helping them beat many of the state's top club teams throughout the season. A second-team all-Big East South Conference pick last season, Gulke is one of four returning regulars for Cedar Grove.

No. 88 Jake Pfister Jake Pfister 6'1" | SG Catholic Memorial | 2026 State WI , 6-1, G, Catholic Memorial ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

Pfister is a scoring guard who can play at the point or on the wing. Like a lot of good players with solid basketball instincts, Pfister picks his spots and is more than willing to defer to his teammates if opponents are geared to stop him. He started as a sophomore for a very young Catholic Memorial team and is expected to be one of the Crusaders top players the next two seasons as they compete in the ultra-tough Classic Eight Conference.

No. 92 Tyler Evenson Tyler Evenson 6'4" | SG/CG Waukesha West | 2026 State WI , 6-3, G, Waukesha West (Denard Brothers)

Speaking of the Classic Eight, Evenson is another player from that league with excellent ball skills. He can pass, shoot and dribble, and turned in strong off-season showings with both Waukesha West and the Denard Brothers. Evenson finished sixth in the Classic Eight in scoring as a sophomore at 15.5 ppg while shooting 88 percent from the foul line and making 50 three-point baskets on the season.

No. 95 Cal Juckem Cal Juckem 6'2" | SF Neenah | 2026 State WI , 6-3, F, Neenah

One of those players who just needs to be on the floor at almost every junction of every game, Juckem makes positive contributions across the board. He can score, but he's even more valuable as a defender, rebounder and screen setter. The ball seems to move quicker with Juckem on the floor thanks, in part, to his impressive basketball IQ. Juckem is a key returning player for a Neenah program that played in the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament in each of the past two seasons.

No. 97 Darrius Peete Darrius Peete 6'3" | SG Germantown | 2026 State WI , 6-2, G, Germantown ( Chapman Basketball Academy )

Peete played with the varsity team at Germantown as a sophomore, but his playing time was somewhat limited due to the abundance of upper class talent in the program last winter. That most likely won't be the case in 2024-25 as Peete proved over the spring and summer he is more than willing to make a big contribution for a Germantown program seeking to win the Greater Metro Conference. His versatility and activity on both ends are impressive and will be big assets for the Warhawks.