Updated Class of 2027 Player Rankings: Strength lies at the top

[program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro']'s march to the semifinal round of the prestigious Peach Jam Tournament last week proved, to a large degree, just how talented Wisconsin's impressive crop of prep prospects in the class of 2027 is on a national level.   2027 standouts [player_tooltip player_id='1847792' first='Donovan' last='Davis'] of Freedom, [player_tooltip player_id='2194315' first='Dooney' last='Johnson'] of Milwaukee Juneau, [player_tooltip player_id='2351190' first='Jack' last='Kohnen'] of Slinger, [player_tooltip player_id='2140949' first='Kager' last='Knueppel'] of Wisconsin Lutheran and [player_tooltip player_id='2371700' first='Deuce' last='McDuffie'] of Milwaukee Rufus King shined on one of the biggest stages in the country. Even in their 63-59 loss to Florida Rebels in the Peach Jam semis, those players put forth an extremely strong effort and cemented their names among the elite not only in Wisconsin, but the entire country. Johnson led the way in that contest with 23 points and seven rebounds followed by [player_tooltip player_id='1847792' first='Donovan' last='Davis'] with 14 points and three rebounds, [player_tooltip player_id='2351190' first='Jack' last='Kohnen'] with 10 points and eight rebounds, [player_tooltip player_id='2140949' first='Kager' last='Knueppel'] with six points and two rebounds, and [player_tooltip player_id='2371700' first='Deuce' last='McDuffie'] with three points and one rebound. Those five players, along with [player_tooltip player_id='2288469' first='Jalen' last='Brown'] of Wauwatosa West and [program_tooltip program_id='2076433' first='Kevon' last='Looney Power 5'], headline the list of 250 players included in the updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for 2027. The entire list can be found <a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2027-rankings/">here</a>. Davis, a sturdy, versatile, productive and skilled 6-foot-8 forward maintains his spot as the No. 1-ranked player in 2027. In seven games at the Peach Jam, Davis averaged 12.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. His ability to score near the basket with his size and strength, coupled with his ball handling and shooting from the perimeter, make him a highly sought after prospect. Davis currently owns NCAA Division I offers from California, Iowa, Iowa State, Marquette, Syracuse and Wisconsin. Checking at No. 2 and moving up a spot is Johnson, a skilled 6-foot-5 combination guard. In his seven outings at the Peach Jam, Johnson averaged 18.4 ppg and 4.0 rpg. He also had the ball in his hands a great deal of time and made solid decisions for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro']. Johnson's list of offers is long and he's adding to it almost daily. Among the premier programs offering him scholarships to date are Gonzaga, Indiana, LSU, Marquette, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Syracuse, Washington and Wisconsin. Kohnen is the No. 3-ranked player in 2027 and affects a game in a positive manner in a large variety of ways. The 6-foot-6 wing can pass with the best of them, make shots near the hoop or from the perimeter, set screes, rebound and guard different positions. At the Peach Jam, Kohnen averaged 14.9 ppg and a team-best 8.6 rpg. He offers include Iowa, Iowa State, Marquette, Nebraska and Notre Dame, among others. Kohnen is the lone player among the top six in the 2027 Player Rankings without an offer from Wisconsin. The fact Wisconsin coach Greg Gard has offered five players in the class speaks to its depth and talent as it is exceptionally unusual for the Badgers to offer so many from the state in one class. Brown keeps his spot at No. 4 in the class as his showcased his ability to play either guard spot all spring/summer while excelling for the Power 5 program on the adidas 3SSB circuit. At 6-foot-6 and with good length, speed and bunce, Brown is tough to keep out of the lane. When teams opt to concentrate on staying in front of him, he can pop in multiple three-point baskets. Brown has 13 NCAA DI scholarship offers, including recent offers from Nebraska, Washington and Wisconsin. The upside for the next two prospects is high with Knueppel at No. 5 and McDuffie at No. 6. Both players are still growing into their bodies while also developing their overall skills and impact on a game, but both also show flashes of becoming outstanding players in their own right. The 6-foot-9 Knueppel averaged 6.7 ppg and 2.7 rpg at the Peach Jam and is considered one of the better three-point shooters in the class. Toledo has extended a scholarship to Knueppel with others, including Marquette, Notre Dame and Northwestern, showing strong interest. McDuffie had a very strong showing at the Peach Jam as the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 10.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in seven contests. Grambling State, Green Bay and Wisconsin have extended offers to McDuffie, one of the premier players in the Milwaukee City Conference. No 7-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='2140983' first='Tref' last='Rademaker'] (6-9) of [program_tooltip program_id='2829078' first='West' last='De Pere'] and Power 5 is another player who improved his standing with collegiate recruiters after very strong showings for both his high school and club teams this summer. Rademaker always puts forth great effort, can score in the post or facing the basket, and has good length and size. He can block shots, rebound and run the floor as well. He owns DI offers from Alabama A&M, Georgia Southern, Green Bay and Manhattan. [player_tooltip player_id='2194435' first='Max' last='Jones'] of West Allis Central holds down the No. 9 spot in this talented class. An electric scorer at times, the 6-foot-4 Jones came off the bench to provide some spark for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] by averaging 4.6 ppg. At 6-foot-4 and with good mobility and athleticism, Jones has the measurables for a two-guard at the next level. He currently owns offers from Green Bay and Toledo. [player_tooltip player_id='2140913' first='Eli' last='Krueger'], a versatile 6-foot-9 forward, maintains his No. 10 ranking after a strong club season with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] program. Krueger moves well, can square up and make long-distance shots and has the size, strength and physicality to mix things up near the basket for rebounds, blocked shots and baskets. He currently owns a DII offer from Northern Michigan, but has established himself with some DI programs and many additional DII schools. He is trending upward and a guy who figures to potentially end up with several DI offers. The depth in the class is furthered strengthened by the next group of players, including ... No. 11 [player_tooltip player_id='2140876' first='Austin' last='Luchetti'] of Monona Grove/[program_tooltip program_id='2440507' first='Davis' last='Brothers Elite'] Hard-working and bouncy 6-foot-6 forward who comes at right at you throughout the game and scores at the rim and from the outside. Currently owns DII offers from Lake Superior State and Northern Michigan. No. 12 [player_tooltip player_id='2140905' first='Colin' last='Julien'] of Whitefish Bay/[program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] Pro16 Solid in almost every phase of the game, Julien can score, pass, defend and handle the ball against pressure. The 6-foot-3 combination guard owns DII offers from Menlo College and Northern Michigan. No. 13 [player_tooltip player_id='2140977' first='Reece' last='Jordan Jr']. of Madison La Follette/Power 5 Jordan is a 6-foot-1 guard who can handle the ball, making big shots and find open teammates. He is a cerebral player who will do whatever it takes to win games. No offers to date. No. 14 [player_tooltip player_id='2138537' first='Trey' last='Resch'] of Arrowhead/[program_tooltip program_id='2076218' first='Wisconsin' last='Playground Club'] A terror on defense and a streaky shooter/scorer who can, at times, put up big numbers on offense, Resch is a 6-foot-2 combination guard. No offers to date. No. 15 [player_tooltip player_id='2434543' first='Logan' last='Ramczyk'] of Xavier/[program_tooltip program_id='2440507' first='Davis' last='Brothers Elite'] Another combination guard with good size and the ability to make shots from outside the three-point arc. Ramczyk was the top scorer for a very talented [program_tooltip program_id='2440507' first='Davis' last='Brothers Elite'] squad and he improved his game over the spring/summer by learning to move well without the ball and dropping off timely assists. He currently owns a DII offer from Northern Michigan. No. 16 [player_tooltip player_id='2411648' first='Charlie' last='Hoel'] of Stanley-Boyd/[program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] Prelude The Playmakers 16U squad from this season is very talented and includes several potential scholarship players, including Hoel, an emerging big man with a big upside. He currently owns a DII offer from Northern Michigan and, at 6-foot-9, figures to attract plenty of recruiting attention the next 12 months. No. 17 [player_tooltip player_id='2487652' first='D'Anthony' last='Brown'] of Milwaukee Academy of Science/Power 5 The 6-foot-7 forward is developing some go-to moves in the post and is beginning to finish against taller opponents. His best basketball is ahead of him as he continues to develop his game, but his frame, work ethic and mobility are all assets. No offers to date. No. 18 Michael Rogers Jr. of Homestead/[program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] A valuable member of the [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] program, Rogers possesses very good ball skills and a smart feel for the game. He came off the bench to average 2.7 ppg for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro']. Rogers owns DI offers from La Salle and Milwaukee, and a DII offer from Hawaii Hilo. No. 19 [player_tooltip player_id='2505503' first='Will' last='Stremlow'] of Verona/[program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] Stremlow is now on the radar for DII programs in the Midwest thanks to a strong showing on the Recruit Look circuit for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing']. His strong 6-foot-2 frame, basketball IQ and skill level are all impressive. Stremlow missed most of last season due to a injury, but look for him to emerge as one of the top backcourt players in the Big Eight Conference in 2025-26. No offers to date. No. 20 [player_tooltip player_id='2140924' first='Graysen' last='Becker'] of Altoona/[program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] Becker is one of the more athletic and relentless backcourt players in the 2027 class. At 6-foot-2 and with good strength and agility, Becker can score off the dribble at a high level. He currently owns a DI offer from Cal State Bakersfield.

Team Herro 's march to the semifinal round of the prestigious Peach Jam Tournament last week proved, to a large degree, just how talented Wisconsin's impressive crop of prep prospects in the class of 2027 is on a national level.