WIAA State Tournament: D4 Prospects To Watch

Seven of the prospects to keep an eye on tomorrow during the semi-finals of the Division 4 state tournament! This list will feature a blend of the top ranked players as well as x-factors to know.    Corey has had some really nice games this season for Juneau, and with his blend of length, athleticism, and activity around the rim, he's a player that could hurt Regis. We've seen a lot of teams struggle to hit outside shots at the Kohl Center, which could lead to a plenty of put-back chances for Corey if opponents fail to put a body on him. In the games I've watched this season Corey excels at stepping in from the dunker spot, can impact games as a rim protector, and finishes with efficiency around the rim.     College basketball fans may remember [player_tooltip player_id='2615520' first='DJ' last='Cooper'] leading Ohio to a pair of upset wins in the NCAA tournament nearly 15 years ago. Could [player_tooltip player_id='2615520' first='DJ' last='Cooper'] lead Regis to a pair of state tournament wins this week? The sophomore guard is a sniper from beyond the arc, shooting 46% on nearly 200 attempts from three this season. The Juneau defense can stifle teams with their length and athleticism all over the floor, so DJ's outside shooting could help spread them out and create space for his teammates to operate.     You won't see many players bigger or stronger than Ryan at the high school level. At 6'6 and 255 pounds, the future D1 football player is a force in the paint. The Bonduel big man is a walking double-double, able to control the glass on both ends of the floor, while also converting on over 60% of his field goal attempts this season. Defensively he blocks nearly two shots a game, and is difficult to move on the block. His presence in the paint will be key for Bonduel.     Balance is the name of the game for Cambridge. They don't have anyone who immediately jumps out when looking at their stats this season, and instead punish you with depth, mixing a blend of experience and promising young players. Cash is one of those young prospects emerging this season, and may just be his team's top three point threat. If Cash knocks down a few outside shots, Cambridge will have a chance against a very good Bonduel team.     Jkari was the hero during the sectional finals, hitting a last second go-ahead bucket to push Cambridge into the state tournament. He's a do-it-all guard blending lateral quickness, finishing touch, and vision that allows him to contribute in a number of ways. Crawford is able to attack the basket off the dribble, force turnovers with his ball pressure, or get into the paint to create for his teammates. He has the ability to impact a game as a scorer or facilitator.     Regis vs Juneau will be a matchup of two teams that can flat out score the ball. A big part of Regis' offense is the shot making ability of [player_tooltip player_id='2375323' first='Blake' last='Risler'], who comes into the tournament scoring over 27 points per game. Juneau is going to want to get out and run, putting points on the board in a hurry. If Regis is going to keep up with that pace, Blake will have to be at his best. At 6'3 he has the size to finish inside against Juneau's length, and can shoot the lights out from three when he gets in a rhythm.     You can't talk Wisconsin D4 hoops without mentioning [player_tooltip player_id='2194315' first='Dooney' last='Johnson']. We already talked about [player_tooltip player_id='2375323' first='Blake' last='Risler']'s 27 points per game for Regis, and Dooney is putting up nearly identical numbers for Juneau. Fans from all over the state will be excited to watch the high flying Gonzaga commit, capable of throwing down highlight reel dunks any time he attacks the basket. When Dooney isn't trying to dunk on defenders, he's a reliable outside shooter with a high arcing shot from deep. I've seen him have some quiet first halves in games this season, but Dooney always seems to take his game to another level during the last 18 minutes of play.

Seven of the prospects to keep an eye on tomorrow during the semi-finals of the Division 4 state tournament! This list will feature a blend of the top ranked players as well as x-factors to know.