Midwest Showdown: Sunday’s Standouts

Who made their mark on the first Championship Sunday of 2020?

Matt Imig Matt Imig 6'0" | CG Aswaubenon | 2022 State WI – JH1 Elite – 2022:
Although usually a primary scorer in the school season, Imig filled a complementary role for JH1 Elite. He’s a smaller guard that gets things done on the perimeter as a shooter. Long arms and a strong athletic stance also make him a tough matchup on defense. I could see him carving out a niche as a three-and-D player, although it’s unclear what division he’ll get to in college.

Davonte Mclister – WI Starz Elite – 2020:
Mclister has the skill to play college ball, yet he remains one of the sleepers still unsigned in the 2020 class. He’s agile and explosive, can brush by defenders on drives, and his pull-up jumper is deadly and efficient. He should fall in a division three or JUCO tier school.

Cole Deptula – WI Starz Elite – 2020:
Another unsigned senior playing with Starz Elite, Deptula is a shooter with a good-looking stroke. He hit a few threes in this game and looked like a solid pickup after averaging 14.2 points per game in his senior season.

Matthew Waldera – Wisconsin Playmakers Siler – 2021:
Waldera is a skilled four out of Blair-Taylor. He’s not too quick but has a broad frame and can work inside. He showed smooth footwork on a post finish in the first half while he also threw down a powerful two-hand dunk in traffic. I like his fit as a glue guy for Playmakers, as he plays mostly off the ball but can score when the offense is stagnant.

Brock Heffner Brock Heffner 6'7" | PF Grafton | 2021 State WI – Wisconsin Playground Club – 2021:
In his first year with Playground, Heffner fits right in with their frontcourt. The big man flushed in two dunks and worked to make himself a target in the post-game. He’s continued to elevate his stock, and he has the potential to move into the low major division one range.

Drew Biber Drew Biber 6'3" | SF Cedarburg | 2021 State WI – Wisconsin Playground Club – 2021:
Biber came in off the bench for Playground and was a spark on both ends. The touted football prospect was a nuisance on defense, as he moved his feet and kept his opponent in front of him at all times. His scrappy hand also helped him rack up steals and some shot contests. While his defense shined, he is just as good on offense in transition and in isolation.

Quinton Murrell Quinton Murrell 6'5" | SG Milwaukee King | 2021 State WI – ABC Young Lions Black – 2021:
Murrell is a pure scorer at the forward position that has been underrated for too long. He can get by his defender with his length and tight handle. He’s also a talented finisher and showed off a few up-and-under moves at the rim.

Jasin Sinani Jasin Sinani 6'3" | SG Oak Creek | 2021 State WI – Wisconsin RAP – 2021:
Sinani is an aggressive scorer that looked smooth and confident at all points in today’s game. His jumper is fluid, and he’s capable of coming off curl cuts and making contested looks. In the lane, he uses a quick hesitation to split the defense and reads gaps very well. The more I watched him, the more he looked like he could blow up big time next school year.