Underrated Rosters: 2020-21 Season

<p>PHW lists the underrated programs packed with under-recruited prospects.</p> <p><strong>West Allis Central -</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1036044" first="Ethan" last="Parker"] - G/W - 2021:<br /> A pretty pure scorer by now. Parker is an upfront prospect that’ll give you consistent offense from three levels. Unique from a size perspective, a stronger physical wing that’ll rather spot up or back down defenders than beat them off the dribble. Was a microwave from three this summer. Also a gritty defender with great IQ on that end.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="761411" first="Najashi" last="Tolefree"] - G - 2022:<br /> A seasoned prospect that’s made headlines for the past two years. Scouts should like his motor and his mismatch threat at 6’5”. I’ve seen Tolfree wear different hats this past year. In some venues, he’s a versatile, inside and outside threat. Other’s he’s a lengthy, bully-ball forward in the lane. It’ll be interesting to see how his game grows.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="988976" first="Greyson" last="Pritzl"] - G - 2022:<br /> A terrific shooter that can score in bunches. Had some big games this summer with Wisconsin RAP. He’s got a slick, flick jump shot with serious range. Always a shooting threat, even off the dribble. Not the quickest guy, but has long strides and brings a great wingspan to the table. Had some nice methodical drives through the lane this summer.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="804951" first="Jaqunis" last="Rhodes"] - PG - 2021:<br /> Here’s a real sleeper that schools should look into. The savvy point guard keeps a low center of gravity and can peel around slower defenders. Like how he springs into his finishes, stretching himself into a bigger target to draw contact. Great athlete that plays with moxy on the perimeter. His feel for orchestrating half-court offense is the cherry on top.</p> <p><strong>Kingdom Prep Lutheran -</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="981140" first="Dino" last="Cook"] - F - 2023:<br /> Breakout player who’s keen for fundamentals. Like his shot mechanics for a forward-type player. He’s young and has a nice ceiling to grow into. With some improvement in quickness and polish as an isolation scorer, his game could take off.</p> <p>Malik Grandberry - G - 2022:<br /> Solid film from the junior guard. Like what I see from a shot creation standpoint. Can shoot it from anywhere and works hard to put up points.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="981148" first="Qiandre" last="Washington"] - G - 2023:<br /> Saw Washington play point guard for Milwaukee Juneau last season, and the talent is there. He’s so strong when jumping from two feet, and has the hang time to contort his body-mid air and make circus finishes. Love his hop step through traffic, too. He’s one of those guards that abuses the paint and will put serious pressure on the defense if they can’t help in the gaps.</p> <p><strong>Whitnall -</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="761417" first="Danilo" last="Jovanovich"] - F - 2022:<br /> Love Jovanovich’s fit at power forward. Packs serious power into a 6’6” frame, and with honed footwork and a powerful elbow, he’s a mismatch scoring in the post. He’ll be most dangerous when he can freely pivot and isolate with his back to the basket. The lefty can play on the perimeter too. His high-release and graceful fadeaway is unguardable, and he likes to find open places to spot up for catch-and-shoot threes.</p> <p>Tommy Tilley - G - 2021:<br /> Tilley scored 14.3 points per game last season, becoming a solid prospect due to his scoring chops. At 6’1’, he’s a surprisingly bouncy athlete. Like his ability to make shots look comfortable even when there’s a hand in his face.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1089729" first="John" last="Pitta"] - G - 2022:<br /> Pitta’s savvy as a driver is very intriguing. Like his tight handle and arsenal of counter moves. Uses wide crossovers and hesitations to freeze the defense, but is a direct, efficient driver. Pitta also brings electricity on defense, jumping gaps well.</p> <p>Andy Flater - G - 2022:<br /> Didn’t get much tick last season, but Flater is a solid all-around player. Can knock down the three when open. He doesn’t play rushed but has a nice change of direction and a graceful floater game.</p> <p><strong>La Crosse Central -</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="865862" first="Noah" last="Compan"] - F - 2022:<br /> Compan is a guy that we’ve tracked for a while. He’s got a division-one frame as a wiry, lengthy athlete. Love his electricity in transition. Saw him knocking down open jumpers at the PHW Expo, which is a good sign.</p> <p>Bennet Fried - F - 2023:<br /> Got to watch Fried at the PHW 250 Expo. He’s clearly ahead of his peers in the 2023 class. Lots of height and versatility. Can play various roles inside or outside. Like his jump shot for his size, and his ability to make contested shots is a natural advantage that could be his calling card.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="990740" first="Devon" last="Fielding"] - PG - 2022:<br /> There’s a breakout year on the way for Fielding. He has a pure jump shooter with accuracy from the perimeter and mid-range. Alert passer that made some nice dishes to teammates in the post. Like his explosiveness, too. He’s the kind of guard that’ll get a hard swat when in the help position. He played complimentary basketball last year, but it looks like he’ll become a swiss-army knife when getting more touches.</p>