The Tune-Up: Wisconsin's top Stock Risers

Here is a breakdown of some of the more impressive players from this past weekend's Prep Hoops The Tune-Up Wisconsin event held in Appleton at the Champions Center.    It's difficult to call Brown a Stock Riser since he's already ranked among the very elite in the state's exceptionally talented 2027 class. However, credit is nonetheless due to Brown, who recently picked up a scholarship offer from Wisconsin. Proving he can play either guard spot while helping Power 5 to four resounding victories in Appleton, Brown was content to do what it took to help his team win. If he needed to score, he did. If facilitating was in order, he accomplished that as well. And, like all of his teammates, Brown was locked in on defense from opening tip until the end of the game. Brown's size, length, skill and athleticism are all impressive, and his work ethic and developing leadership skills stand out as well.     One of the harder workers in the state, Rademaker continues to take impressive strides in his game. His hustle, unselfishness and work on the glass have always been impressive. But he has added some effective go-to moves in the post that help him to score at the rim. Rademaker was particularly impressive for Power 5 in its resounding win over [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton']. The left-handed forward/center scored 19 points while playing against several players with equal size. Rademaker runs the floor well, passes well out of the post and can step outside to make some shots facing the basket. Manhattan and George Southern have extended NCAA Division I offers to Rademaker to date, and more figure to be on the way.     The Allen Iverson of Wisconsin high school basketball. An absolute killer with the ball in his hands, Hamilton can score in every way possible, but he's also a good distributor. With his team trailing [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] 91-90 in the closing seconds of the game, Hamilton got into the lane and dropped off a beautiful dime to teammate Jaden Hardimen, who was cutting to the basket along the baseline. Hardimen proceeded to two-hand flush the ball to give Power 5 the lead for good. Hamilton finished with 27 points in the game and used his quickness, swagger and skill to keep defenders on their heels the entire contest. Hamilton owns scholarship offers from NCAA Division I programs in both football and basketball. He remains open as to which sport he will play at the next level.     The other half of Power 5's dynamic 17U backcourt, Hereford teams with [player_tooltip player_id='1959723' first='LaMont' last='Hamilton'] of Racine St. Catherine's to give his squad one of the better guard duos in the Midwest. While Hamilton was pumping in 27 points in the win over [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'], Hereford was right there with him as he finished with 26 points and made some incredible baskets off aggressive drives to the basket in the closing seconds of a game that had a huge crowd on their feet. Hereford also performed exceptionally well on defense as he got into the passing lanes for some steals and also used his quick hands to knock the ball away from opposing guards. Like Hamilton, Hereford owns several NCAA Division I scholarship offers with a big July still ahead of him.     Although his squad came up on the short end of a 75-62 decision to [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] Burton, Andrzejewski played at a high level for his team, scoring a game-high 19 points. He made the vast majority of his attempts and scored from three-point range, on pull-up mid-range jump shots and from the foul line. Andrzejewski played a smart game as he took good shots and filled the wing spot in transition. His verticality was also impressive. Look for the 6-foot-3 wing to have a big senior season for Saint Thomas More and coach Tony Mane.     Growing. Bouncy. Long. And skilled. LaValle is a player on the rise in the 2026 class. His recent growth spurt, coupled with his ability to pass, shoot and dribble, makes him a player to watch for collegiate coaches in July. LaValle and [player_tooltip player_id='2381822' first='Brandon' last='Andrzejewski'] played strong games for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] Batchelor in a loss to [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] Burton as LaValle scored 16 points and made shots from outside the arc, in transition and off the dribble. The son of Waukesha West coach Don LaValle, [player_tooltip player_id='2381817' first='Mason' last='LaValle'] is an improved player who figures to play a huge role for the Wolverines during the 2025-26 high school season.     Lots to like about the way Bednar approaches the game. A true team player who hustles, makes plays and can score in different ways, Bednar's strong showings helped the [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] Burton squad to a 3-1 record at The Tune-Up. He has the size and physical strength to muscle his way to the basket and score over smaller defenders, but he also can take frontline players away from the hoop and score from the perimeter. In the victory over [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] Batchelor, Bednar finished with 12 points, drilling a couple of threes in addition to scoring in the lane.     One of the pesky defenders on the defensive-minded Power 5 squad, Jordan made some huge threes for his squad in its romp to a 4-0 record. He came off the bench with [player_tooltip player_id='2231583' first='Timmy' last='West'] of Madison Edgewood, and the two Madison backcourt performers made life miserable for opponents with their all-out hustle and on-ball defensive pressure. Jordan also was a big hit for Power 5 on the offensive end as he slashed his way to the hoop in transition in addition to scoring from beyond the three-point arc. Jordan can play either guard spot and has the physical strength and lateral quickness to make it very difficult for opponents.     Like some others on this list, Bolton is an emerging player in the state's 2026 class. His play for [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] in a 95-91 loss to Power 5 3SSB was outstanding. Bolton scored 14 points in the game with most of his baskets coming in the final 10 minutes of the hotly contested battle. Bolton used his size and skill to score off the dribble and from the mid range, but he also was able to step outside and make some three-point shots. Bolton averaged 13.9 points and 5.9 rebounds as a junior at Kenosha Indian Trail, and he figures to improve on both numbers as a senior go-to player for the Hawks and coach Rob Van Dyke.     Older brother Jamarion Batemon is headed to Iowa State on a basketball scholarship, but [player_tooltip player_id='2045302' first='Jamir' last='Batemon'], no longer in big brother's shadow, is emerging as a heck of a player in his own right. He played at a very high level in a high-level game against Power 5, scoring 19 points and using his quick first step and quickness to get past defenders and then drop floaters into the bottom of the basket. He finished the contest with 19 points and made the biggest basket of the outing for his team, a driving, contested floater that propelled [program_tooltip program_id='2139004' first='Team' last='Haliburton'] into a 91-90 lead with just 30 seconds left.     DeGeorge played some stellar basketball over the weekend while helping [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] Burton to a 4-0 record in Appleton. His long-distance shooting in a 70-63 win on Saturday over [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] was impressive as he finished with four triples and scored a game-best 28 points in the come-from-behind triumph. The next day, DeGeorge overcame a slow start to score 21 points in a 76-59 win over [program_tooltip program_id='2225511' first='All-Wisconsin' last=''] Simpson. DeGeorge's squad trailed 37-31 at intermission against [program_tooltip program_id='2225511' first='All-Wisconsin' last=''], but his ability to get to the basket and make shots and free throws helped his squad rally for the triumph.

Here is a breakdown of some of the more impressive players from this past weekend's Prep Hoops The Tune-Up Wisconsin event held in Appleton at the Champions Center.