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<p>The Division 1 and Division 2 fields are loaded with talented, high scoring, and athletic players across the board. There are players with high major division one offers and players that have historic high school careers with their respected programs. With us rapidly approaching the state tournament on Thursday, let's predict the all state tournament teams in D1 and D2 for this weekend's games down at the Kohl Center in Madison. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Division 1</h2>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552512' first='Zavier' last='Zens']- Wisconsin Lutheran- 6'7 Senior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#1 Ranked Player in 2026 class. Mr. Basketball Finalist, 23.6ppg, 5.4rpg, 4.5apg, 1.5spg, University of Northern Iowa Recruit. Zens is a two-way elite standout who can make shots at all three levels. A cerebral and athletic wing player who is very unselfish and has tremendous vision in transition. Zavier is bound to make a significant impact for the Vikings as they try to earn their third straight state title. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140949' first='Kager' last='Knueppel']- Wisconsin Lutheran 6-10 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#4 Ranked Player in 2027 class. Currently holds offers from DePaul, Toledo, Wisconsin and Purdue. Competes on the talented 17u EYBL Herro AAU program. 16.4ppg, 7.2rpg, 3.6apg, 1.6spg Kager, the tallest of the Kuneppel's is an eraser at the rim and relentless finisher. Kager has excellent court vision and is an efficient scorer inside and from the perimeter. Like the other Knueppel's in the family, his jumpshot is pure as they come. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2613959' first='Kinston' last='Knueppel']- Wisconsin Lutheran 6-6 Sophomore</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#2 Ranked Player in 2028 class. 10.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 3.5rpg, 47.2% 3. Kinston has advanced footwork from the midpost, interior and the midrange. A skilled and physically developed wing, Knueppel is bound to draw interest from D1 programs this spring and summer. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2495043' first='Andrew' last='Braun']- Madison Memorial- 6-2 Senior</strong></p>
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<p>Notes: 2nd Team all Big Eight Guard, #151 Ranked Player in 2026 Class. Committed to Lawrence University next season. 15.7ppg, 6.0rpg. Braun is a lightning quick guard for longtime Head Coach Steve Collins. Andrew has a quick trigger three point shot and gets to the line to score efficiently for the Spartans.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561908' first='Grant' last='Hardy']- Appleton North- 6-4 Senior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#28 Ranked Player in 2028 Class. 14.8ppg, 5.0rpg. Unanimous First Team all FVA, committed to Winona State University. A physical wing prospect, Hardy is able to score effectively from the post and from the perimeter. Hardy is part of the well seasoned senior class for Head Coach Chris Kellet who is making their first appearance at the state tournament.</p>
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<p><strong>Matt Rosplochowski</strong>-<strong> Appleton North- 6-1 Sophomore</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#5 Ranked Player in 2028 class. 15.8ppg, 3.1rpg. Second Team all FVA. Rosplochowski is “next in line” to lead the FVA in scoring. The leftie combo guard is extremely quick and shifty to create his own shot and set up his teammates. Matt is the leading scorer for the Lightning who shared the FVA conference title with Kaukauna, who they defeated in the sectional final. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2502918' first='Will' last='Krueger']- De Pere 6'5 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#20 Ranked Player in 2027 Class. 17.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 48%3. FRCC Player of the Year. Holds Division 2 Offers from Lake Superior State and Michigan Tech. Competes with [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] AAU program on the club scene. Krueger is an incredibly effective and efficient scorer for Head Coach Brian Winchester. Will's shot is a tremendous three point shooter, but can stop on a dime from the midrange and finish athletically at the rim. </p>
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<p><strong>Noah <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/noah-maniscalco/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maniscalco</a>- De Pere 6-0 Senior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>Ranked #104 in 2026 Class. 15.5ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.5apg. 1st Team All FRCC. Noah missed some time this year with a minor injury, but has been spectacular in his return. A pure shooter from beyond the arc, Maniscalco can also get to the basket and draw contact to get to the line shooting 84% from the charity stripe.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423288' first='Tyson' last='Labus']- West Salem- 6-6 Senior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#235 ranked player in the 2026 class. Committed to UW-Superior. 1st Team All Coulee Conference Performer. 15.5ppg, 7.6rpg, 3.4orpg. Labus follows the lineage of talented offensive rebounders at West Salem High School. He is relentlessly hunting offensive rebounds and finding ways to score at the rim. Labus is an improved shooter, hitting 29% of his three point shots, and 71% from the free throw line. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2434284' first='Drew' last='McConkey']- West Salem- 6-3 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#85 Ranked Player in the 2027 class. Player of the Year in the Coulee Conference. 14.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.4apg, 2.3spg. McConkey is a multi-sport athlete that also excels on the football field. Drew hit a big shot to propel the West Salem squad over Onalaska in the regional final a few weeks back. Drew is a fantastic on-ball defender and can really wreak havoc for opposing offenses. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2351190' first='Jack' last='Kohnen']- Slinger 6-6 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#3 Ranked Player in the 2027 class. Holds offers from: Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Marquette Nebraska, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Western Illinois. Player of the Year in the North Shore Conference. Jack is an outstanding finisher with elite footwork around the rim and finishing above the rim to slam down thunderous dunks. Kohnen defines the word efficiency shooting a good percentage from downtown, and getting to the line 154 times this season. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398448' first='Joey' last='Kohnen']- Slinger 6-5 Sophomore</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#1 Ranked Player in the 2028 Class. Holds offers from: Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wisconsin and several high majors also very interested in the sensational sophomore. Joey has a level of competitiveness that is unmatched in the 2028 class; swatting shots at the rim, dunking on opponents, and playing with a ton of defensive energy on his matchup on that end of the floor. Kohnen is phenomenal in transition as well, finding teammates, and other shooters on the floor. </p>
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<p><strong>Colin Julien- Whitefish Bay- 6-4 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#11 Ranked Player in the 2027 Class. 18.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 3.7apg, 1.3bpg. 1st Team All North Shore Conference. Julien is smooth as they come in terms of leading a team with composure and confidence. Colin is an explosive, three level scorer that can heat up the scoreboard in bunches. Julien is tougher than nails defensively too and has the capability to take over games defensively in addition to his offensive skillset. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2466054' first='Mace' last='Miskel']- Whitefish Bay- 5-11 Sophomore </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#4 Ranked Player in the 2028 Class. 12.4ppg, 5.0apg, 4.1rpg. Honorable Mention All North Shore Conference. Mace is a quick and athletic point guard for the Dukes, who gets to the rim with ease. Miskel additionally is constantly looking for his teammates in the halfcourt and in transition. When Miskel is not getting downhill, he utilizes a great stride stop to pull up from midrange and convert difficult fadeaway jumpers. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140913' first='Eli' last='Krueger']- McFarland 6-9 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#8 Ranked Player in the 2027 class. 20.2ppg, 10.5rpg, 3.7apg. Has offers from Green Bay, Toledo, and Southern Utah, as well other mid major programs interested. Unanimous first team all conference selection for McFarland. A massive post presence, but can score from the perimeter on catch and shoot threes. Eli was unguardable in the games leading up to the Kohl Center putting on massive performances. Krueger is also a very good shot blocker, defender in pick and roll, and an extremely unselfish passer out of the post. Competes for [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] on the AAU circuit and should blow up this club season with division one programs around the country. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140920' first='Garrett' last='Crull']- McFarland 6-4 Junior</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Notes: </strong>#22 Ranked Player in the 2027 class. 16.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 6.2apg Unanimous first team all conference selection for the Spartans. Garrett is a multi-sport athlete that will have collegiate opportunities in both football and basketball. On the basketball court, Crull is a dynamic, left handed player that can play any position on the floor. Garrett has elite court vision and can get downhill to create for himself and his teammates on dump-offs and kickout threes. Competes for [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] on the AAU circuit.</p>
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The Division 1 and Division 2 fields are loaded with talented, high scoring, and athletic players across the board. There are players with high major division one offers and players that have historic high school careers with their respected programs. With us rapidly approaching the state tournament on Thursday, let's predict the all state tournament teams in D1 and D2 for this weekend's games down at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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