Updated Player Rankings: Joey Kohnen gets nod in 2028

There might be players in the 2028 class with better statistics than Slinger's [player_tooltip player_id='2398448' first='Joey' last='Kohnen']. But nobody has been more impressive than the 6-foot-4 wing guard, a vital piece in helping upstart Slinger to a 10-1 record. Simply put, Kohnen competes at a very high level and possesses tremendous poise for a young player. He is fearless, exceptionally skilled and extremely confident, traits not usually seen from a player 11 games into his varsity career. Kohnen learned the game from his older brothers, and he obviously is an astute student because he is excelling while competing against a very good schedule. His older brother, Cade, started for Marquette High's state-championship team last winter and now is playing at UW-Eau Claire. And his slightly older brother, sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2351190' first='Jack' last='Kohnen'] (6-6), is one of the top players in the state's 2027 class. Playing against such talented and competitive players while growing up has rounded out Joey's game. It also has taken away any gun-shyness he might have otherwise had while squaring off against teams in the North Shore Conference. Kohnen's strong play this winter has aided the Owls to first play in league play with an 8-0 record. Last weekend against a very good Nicolet squad, Kohnen went for 23 points, four rebounds and two steals as Slinger registered an impressive 88-85 road win. A smooth prospect with deep shooting range and a good feel for the game, Kohnen is averaging 10.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, and comes in as the No. 1-ranked player in the first Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the class of 2028. Of course, much will change in terms of the 2028 Player Rankings over the next three-plus years, but it's safe to assume Kohnen will rank near the top of the class throughout his high school career. Prep Hoops Wisconsin released a ranking of 25 of the better prospects in the state in the 2028 class today along with a long Watch List. Many players currently not listed will eventually join the ranks once they earn more varsity playing time and/or make a name for themselves on the club circuit. Checking in at No. 2 in the 2028 class is versatile wing/small forward [player_tooltip player_id='2369883' first='Jase' last='Navis'], who is playing big minutes for a very young and inexperienced squad at Mauston. At 6-foot-5, Navis is averaging 22.3 points and 9.0 rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Navis comes from good stock as his uncle, Mark Navis, earned special mention all-state honors for Mauston in 1973 from United Press International. His grandfather, John Navis, and father, Jamie Navis, also were standout athletes at Mauston. Also arriving from a respected basketball heritage is No. 3-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='2613959' first='Kinston' last='Knueppel'] (6-5) of Wisconsin Lutheran. Kinston is the third of five brothers in the Kon II and Chari Knueppel family and comes off the bench for one of the state's elite teams. Kinston is averaging 3.6 points and 3.6 rebounds while helping the Vikings to a 10-0 record and in the process extending Wisconsin Lutheran's winning streak to 40 games. Kinston's oldest brother, Kon III, is a freshman starter at Duke while his other older brother, Kager, is a standout sophomore with the Vikings' program. No. 4-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='2504214' first='Jaquan' last='Turner'] (6-5) is a physically strong 2028 prospect who is putting up good numbers for Oak Creek in the Southeast Conference. Turner ranks among Oak Creek's top performers and is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 rebounds for the Knights. Living Word Lutheran point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2509457' first='Jordan' last='Evans'] (6-2) is a big reason why the Timberwolves have won eight of 11 games. The No. 5-ranked 2028 prospect competes with strong court vision is very good finishing plays near the basket. Evans is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds for coach Jake Holton's squad. Wing [player_tooltip player_id='2614854' first='Tylen' last='Kingsby'] (6-5), ranked No. 6, plays off the bench for an exceptionally talented team at Milwaukee Academy of Science. Kingsby is averaging around 5.0 ppg and learns every day from some of the best players in the state in seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1447228' first='Jamarion' last='Batemon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1390441' first='Devin' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='1390442' first='Agape' last='Keys Jr.'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1481181' first='Amare' last='Jackson']. Seventh-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='2542599' first='Will' last='Kowske'] (6-4) of New Berlin Eisenhower is the son of former all-state forward Andy Kowske, who starred at Dominican and later played college basketball at Wisconsin. [player_tooltip player_id='2542599' first='Will' last='Kowske'], also an outstanding baseball player, is a wing player with good length. He is averaging 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Lions. Rounding out the top 10 are [player_tooltip player_id='2503099' first='Emmett' last='Wassil'] (No. 8) of The Prairie School, [player_tooltip player_id='2369866' first='AJ' last='Gnewuch'] (No. 9) of Edgewood and [player_tooltip player_id='2447768' first='Matt' last='Rosplochowski'] (No. 10) of Appleton North. Wassil's father, Alan, was a star player at Racine Park and later at Whitewater. [player_tooltip player_id='2503099' first='Emmett' last='Wassil'] is an extremely competitive and mobile 6-foot-3 wing who is averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Prairie Hawks. Like most players his age, Gnewuch has experienced some high points and low points during his 10-game varsity career. He has scored well in some outings, including 23 against a good Stoughton team. But he also has been shut out in others, most recently in Edgewood's last game against Lake Mills. Still, Gnewuch (6-4) has good size for a guard at 6-foot-3 and can get to the basket and finish. He is averaging 9.7 points and 3.5 rebounds for the young Edgewood squad. Rosplochowski has started for a solid Appleton North squad and has shown the ability to make perimeter shots while also using his advanced physical strength to get to the basket and score. The 6-foot-0 wing is averaging 10.6 points and 2.6 rebounds for the Lightning. Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2028 link to see the entire Top 25 along with our Watch List.

There might be players in the 2028 class with better statistics than Slinger's Joey Kohnen Joey Kohnen 6'4" | SG/SF Slinger | 2028 State WI . But nobody has been more impressive than the 6-foot-4 wing guard, a vital piece in helping upstart Slinger to a 10-1 record.

Simply put, Kohnen competes at a very high level and possesses tremendous poise for a young player. He is fearless, exceptionally skilled and extremely confident, traits not usually seen from a player 11 games into his varsity career.

Kohnen learned the game from his older brothers, and he obviously is an astute student because he is excelling while competing against a very good schedule. His older brother, Cade, started for Marquette High's state-championship team last winter and now is playing at UW-Eau Claire. And his slightly older brother, sophomore Jack Kohnen Jack Kohnen 6'6" | SF Slinger | 2027 State WI (6-6), is one of the top players in the state's 2027 class.

Playing against such talented and competitive players while growing up has rounded out Joey's game. It also has taken away any gun-shyness he might have otherwise had while squaring off against teams in the North Shore Conference.

Kohnen's strong play this winter has aided the Owls to first play in league play with an 8-0 record. Last weekend against a very good Nicolet squad, Kohnen went for 23 points, four rebounds and two steals as Slinger registered an impressive 88-85 road win.

A smooth prospect with deep shooting range and a good feel for the game, Kohnen is averaging 10.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, and comes in as the No. 1-ranked player in the first Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the class of 2028.

Of course, much will change in terms of the 2028 Player Rankings over the next three-plus years, but it's safe to assume Kohnen will rank near the top of the class throughout his high school career.

Prep Hoops Wisconsin released a ranking of 25 of the better prospects in the state in the 2028 class today along with a long Watch List. Many players currently not listed will eventually join the ranks once they earn more varsity playing time and/or make a name for themselves on the club circuit.

Checking in at No. 2 in the 2028 class is versatile wing/small forward Jase Navis Jase Navis 6'5" | SF/PF Mauston | 2028 State WI , who is playing big minutes for a very young and inexperienced squad at Mauston. At 6-foot-5, Navis is averaging 22.3 points and 9.0 rebounds for the Golden Eagles.

Navis comes from good stock as his uncle, Mark Navis, earned special mention all-state honors for Mauston in 1973 from United Press International. His grandfather, John Navis, and father, Jamie Navis, also were standout athletes at Mauston.

Also arriving from a respected basketball heritage is No. 3-ranked Kinston Knueppel Kinston Knueppel 6'5" | SF/SG Wisconsin Lutheran | 2028 State WI (6-5) of Wisconsin Lutheran. Kinston is the third of five brothers in the Kon II and Chari Knueppel family and comes off the bench for one of the state's elite teams. Kinston is averaging 3.6 points and 3.6 rebounds while helping the Vikings to a 10-0 record and in the process extending Wisconsin Lutheran's winning streak to 40 games.

Kinston's oldest brother, Kon III, is a freshman starter at Duke while his other older brother, Kager, is a standout sophomore with the Vikings' program.

No. 4-ranked Ja’Quan Turner Ja’Quan Turner 6'4" | SF/SG Oak Creek | 2028 State WI (6-5) is a physically strong 2028 prospect who is putting up good numbers for Oak Creek in the Southeast Conference. Turner ranks among Oak Creek's top performers and is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 rebounds for the Knights.

Living Word Lutheran point guard Jordan Evans Jordan Evans 6'2" | PG Living Word Lutheran | 2028 State WI (6-2) is a big reason why the Timberwolves have won eight of 11 games. The No. 5-ranked 2028 prospect competes with strong court vision is very good finishing plays near the basket. Evans is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds for coach Jake Holton's squad.

Wing Tylen Kingsby Tylen Kingsby 6'6" | SF/PF Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2028 State WI (6-5), ranked No. 6, plays off the bench for an exceptionally talented team at Milwaukee Academy of Science. Kingsby is averaging around 5.0 ppg and learns every day from some of the best players in the state in seniors Jamarion Batemon Jamarion Batemon 6'3" | CG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State #174 Nation WI , Devin Brown Devin Brown 6'7" | PF Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State #196 Nation WI , Agape Keys Jr. Agape Keys Jr. 6'3" | CG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State WI , and Amare Jackson Amare Jackson 6'4" | SF Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2025 State WI .

Seventh-ranked Will Kowske Will Kowske 6'4" | SF/SG New Berlin Eisenhower | 2028 State WI (6-4) of New Berlin Eisenhower is the son of former all-state forward Andy Kowske, who starred at Dominican and later played college basketball at Wisconsin. Will Kowske Will Kowske 6'4" | SF/SG New Berlin Eisenhower | 2028 State WI , also an outstanding baseball player, is a wing player with good length. He is averaging 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Lions.

Rounding out the top 10 are Emmett Wassil Emmett Wassil 6'3" | SF/CG The Prairie School | 2028 State WI (No. 8) of The Prairie School, AJ Gnewuch AJ Gnewuch 6'3" | SG/SF Edgewood | 2028 WI (No. 9) of Edgewood and Matt Rosplochowski Matt Rosplochowski 6'0" | PG/SG Appleton North | 2028 State WI (No. 10) of Appleton North.

Wassil's father, Alan, was a star player at Racine Park and later at Whitewater. Emmett Wassil Emmett Wassil 6'3" | SF/CG The Prairie School | 2028 State WI is an extremely competitive and mobile 6-foot-3 wing who is averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Prairie Hawks.

Like most players his age, Gnewuch has experienced some high points and low points during his 10-game varsity career. He has scored well in some outings, including 23 against a good Stoughton team. But he also has been shut out in others, most recently in Edgewood's last game against Lake Mills. Still, Gnewuch (6-4) has good size for a guard at 6-foot-3 and can get to the basket and finish. He is averaging 9.7 points and 3.5 rebounds for the young Edgewood squad.

Rosplochowski has started for a solid Appleton North squad and has shown the ability to make perimeter shots while also using his advanced physical strength to get to the basket and score. The 6-foot-0 wing is averaging 10.6 points and 2.6 rebounds for the Lightning.

Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2028 link to see the entire Top 25 along with our Watch List.