Preseason All-State: Division 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at the WIAA Division 4 Prep Hoops Wisconsin Preseason All-State squad. <br><br><strong>Prep Hoops Preseason All-State: Division 4<br>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418511"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673f6bd1a8eae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An elite scorer who has a keen sense of knowing when to put his game into an extra great, Daoust returns for his senior season having scored a whopping 2,225 points over the past three season. The 6-foot-1 combination guard can most definitely fill it up from outside the three-point arc, but he's also outstanding at getting into the lane for short jumpers. Daoust also can get to the basket and use his physical strength to score through contact. A three-time first-team all-league player in the Packerland and two-time Player of the Year, Daoust averaged 32.8 points and 5.5 rebounds as a junior while leading Southern Door to a 22-5 record and the league title. Further success is anticipated in 2024-25 as Daoust is one of three starters back for coach Josh VandenBush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853648"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673f6bd1a8f1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There isn't a player in Wisconsin with the scoring/rebounding combination on a nightly basis of Gores. As a junior, the markedly improved forward averaged 28.6 points and 13.1 rebounds while helping Cumberland to a 14-12 record under coach Brian Dutton. He figures to match or even surpass those totals as a senior as he has grown an inch or so, added some weight to his long frame and continued to round out his versatility on offense. A good perimeter shooter with three-point range, Gores can play inside and outside, although he most likely will spend the majority of his time this winter in the paint dominating opponents in the Heart O'North Conference. The Wyoming recruit is a fun player to watch because of his effort, his diversified skillset and his hardhat approach to getting better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2039671"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673f6bd1a8f62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better players in Wisconsin many do not know, Koch can positively affect a game with his length, athleticism, skill and desire to get things done. A projected wing player for college, Koch can pretty much excel at any position at the high school level, He is the cornerstone piece for an Oconto program looking to improve upon an 18-10 record. Third-year coach Antowan Epps will rely on Koch's scoring (22.9 ppg as a junior) and rebounding (7.7 rpg a year ago), but he'll also look to the 6-foot-5 forward to provide leadership for a team that could push Southern Door for the title in the Packerland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194315"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673f6bd1a8f9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of just a handful of high school players in the state with scholarship offers from both Marquette and Wisconsin, Johnson will have a lot of eyes on his this winter, both from opposing teams and from fans. He leads a young but super talented Milwaukee Juneau team from the Milwaukee City Blue Division to the very competitive Milwaukee City Gold Division in 2024-25 after averaging 24.7 points and 9.6 rebounds as a freshman while leading the Pioneers to the Blue Division championship and an 18-5 record. Johnson's feel for the game, his skill set and his pace are all positives. The game never appears too fast for the intelligent combination guard, who will team with [player_tooltip player_id='2045272' first='Takis' last='Tyler'], Jaden Haridem and [player_tooltip player_id='2610609' first='Raylen' last='Jones'], among others, to make Juneau a team to watch in Division 4. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598980"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673f6bd1a8ff6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A second-team all-league pick in the Capitol South as a freshman, Buckman moved to first-team laurels as a sophomore and junior. He was voted Player of the Year last season after averaging 25.7 points and 5.6 rebounds. Like so many top players these days, Buckman is a versatile performer in that he can guard multiple positions and score in the paint and from the perimeter. He had a very strong showing on the club circuit for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] this past spring/summer, earning a scholarship offer and eventually signing with NCAA Division II Hillsdale College. Buckman's ability to go and get a bucket with the game on the line figures to be a huge asset for first-year coach Alex Ranney and the Bluejays in 2024-25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HONORABLE MENTION:</strong><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1890447' first='Logan' last='Becker'], 6-3, Jr., Aquinas<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1561934' first='Jake' last='Broeske'], 6-8, Jr., Lomira<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2045300' first='Broker' last='Buschor'], 6-3, Jr., Darlington<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1853685' first='Reagan' last='Flickinger'], 6-3, Sr., Clinton<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2403253' first='Trent' last='Grunewald'], 6-5, Sr., Howards Grove<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1289076' first='Eli' last='Lindsey'], 6-5, Sr., Mineral Point<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1883464' first='Kenyon' last='Miggins'], 5-10, Sr., Marshall<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2375323' first='Blake' last='Risler'], 6-2, Jr., Regis<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2399607' first='Jaxson' last='Wendhausen'], 6-4, Sr., Mineral Point<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2391085' first='Ryan' last='Westrich'], 6-6, Jr., Bonduel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->