2028 Player Rankings: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the <a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2028-rankings/" id="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2028-rankings/">updated Player Rankings for Wisconsin's class of 2028 </a>released today, here's a look at some of the top newcomers to our extensive listing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2962560"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b21b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 64<br><br>Definitely a player on the rise in the state's 2028 class, Wagner is having a big spring for a very good MTXE squad. Played meaningful minutes for the Kettle Moraine varsity team as a sophomore, and now is becoming a go-to type player on the club scene. Can score inside and outside, and has excellent combination of size and skill. Scored 15 points and nailed a couple of three-point shots for Kettle Moraine in a win over Milwaukee School of Languages. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2860484"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 65<br><br>Key performer for a solid Superior squad as a sophomore. Can really shoot it from deep while also possessing the confidence to use his length to get to the basket. Scored 17 points and drained four three-point shots for Superior in loss to Minneapolis DeLaSalle as part of the Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle. Figures to be a big part of the Spartans squad the next two seasons after averaging 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals per contest in 2025-26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2508496"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b22ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Watch List<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 69<br><br>Quick and exceptionally skilled lead guard who can handle the ball against pressure defense. Strong passer who can also drop long-distance shots when defenses play off of him to protect the lane. Top player off the bench for a Seymour squad that went 28-2 and lost to Racine St. Catherine's in the Division 3 state-title game. Teage averaged 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds for the Tunder as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434277"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2370"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Watch List<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 75<br><br>A point guard on the rise in the 2028 class, Kirchner is having a successful spring with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078835' first='Wisconsin' last='Swing'] program. A key player off the bench for an Aquinas squad that finished 20-5, Kirchner has strong court awareness while also possessing the ability to score, both off the bounce and from outside the three-point arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2860936"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2412"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking: </strong>78<br><br>Schwartz got better and better as the high school season progressed as he emerged as one of the better players off the bench in the Big Rivers Conference. A lanky player who can score away from the basket and in the paint, Schwartz went for 16 points and a pair of three-point baskets for New Richmond in an 80-76 loss at River Falls late in the season. Isaac averaged 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds as a sophomore for coach Kyle Allen at New Richmond. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2561077"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2496"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 101<br><br>Playing for a talented Oak Creek squad that includes one of the state's top sophomores in [player_tooltip player_id='2504214' first='Ja'Quan' last='Turner'], Brukwitzki carved out a name of his own this past season with the Knights. The 6-foot-3 wing averaged 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds while competing in one of the state's top leagues, the Classic Eight Conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3465708"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2514"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 102<br><br>Woldt earned substantial playing time for a West DePere squad that finished 20-7 under coach Todd Deschane. Woldt averaged 4.4 points per game for a deep and somewhat young Phantoms' squad and teamed with [player_tooltip player_id='2140897' first='Carson' last='Samson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2399057' first='Cooper' last='Borowicz'] in the backcourt. One of the top three-point shooters in the Fox River Classic Conference, Woldt made 32 shots in 74 attempts from beyond the arc as a sophomore for an impressive 43 percent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2920744"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b258e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 103<br><br>A player who earned more playing time as the season wore on at River Falls, Nesbitt is a promising forward prospect who could emerge as one of the top frontline players in the Big Rivers Conference over the next two seasons. Nesbitt came off the bench as a sophomore at River Falls and averaged 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds for a squad that tied Hudson for the league title. Nesbitt ranked among the team leaders in rebounding and drawing fouls as opponents had trouble dealing with his size and mobility around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2837074"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2607"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 104<br><br>A starter as a sophomore at Waukesha West, Still more than held his own against top-tier competition as the strong 2028 lead guard averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists for coach Don LaValle and the Wolverines. Still has a very good feel for the game and is one of several talented 2028 prospects at Waukesha West along with [player_tooltip player_id='2827706' first='Noah' last='Didion'], [player_tooltip player_id='2840308' first='Logan' last='LaValle'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2839503' first='Jordan' last='Guilette'], among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efb8f6b2680"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><strong>Current Ranking:</strong> 105<br><br>The top returning scorer at Mishicot, Wendricks tossed in 16.5 points per game as a sophomore. He shot 37 percent from the field and 73 percent from the foul line while also contributing 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per outing. Wendricks also led Mishicot with 47 made three-point baskets on the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->