WIAA Playoffs Preview: Division 1 Sectional 4
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THE FAVORITE
Wauwatosa East (17-3)
One of the most improved teams in the state, Tosa East won the loaded Greater Metro Conference by the three games. Featuring a balanced lineup loaded with college talent, the Red Raiders have the roster and experience to take the gold ball behind Northern Michigan commit Brian Parzych Brian Parzych 6'2" | PG Wauwautosa East | 2021 State WI , Alex Singleton Alex Singleton 6'4" | PF Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI , Jay Hinson Jay Hinson 6'3" | CG Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI Jr., and Leon Bond Leon Bond 6'5" | SF Wauwatosa East | 2022 State #62 Nation WI .
TOP CONTENDERS
Brookfield East (19-4)
The Spartans have managed to continue rolling despite the loss of their freshman star Tayshawn Bridges Tayshawn Bridges 6'2" | CG Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2024 #86 Nation GA . Washington (St. Louis) commit Hayden Doyle Hayden Doyle 6'0" | CG Brookfield East | 2021 State WI looks to end his outstanding career with a bang. If breakout junior Dan Gherezgher Dan Gherezgher 6'1" | SG Brookfield East | 2022 State WI and sophomore guard Matt Schmainda consistently perform, there’s no reason why East can’t win it all with the way this group can defend.
Brookfield Central (17-5)
The preseason No. 1 team in Division 1 hasn’t lived up to expectations, but if there’s anything we know about Central, they tend to peak in February. The Lancers have arguably the best trio in the state in Texas commit David Joplin David Joplin 6'8" | SF Brookfield | 2021 State #54 Nation WI , St. Thomas commit Ben Nau Ben Nau 6'1" | PG Brookfield Central | 2021 State WI , and Andrew Rohde Andrew Rohde 6'6" | SG Brookfield Central | 2022 State WI . If Central can find some depth and playmaking from their supporting cast, this team is very dangerous.
DARK HORSE
Franklin (18-5)
Senior forward Carter Capstran Carter Capstran 6'6" | PF Franklin | 2021 State WI leads a deep and experienced squad. Franklin has played a loaded schedule and come away with wins over Racine Case, Whitnall, Wauwatosa East, Waunakee, and Westosha Central.
Westosha Central (15-5)
The Falcons are probably another year away from really competing for a gold ball, but they have some pieces to potentially arrive early. Junior guard Jack Rose Jack Rose 6'5" | SG Westosha Central | 2022 State #213 Nation WI is a lethal scorer for the Southern Lakes Conference champs who can carry a team deep into the playoffs.
Burlington (16-6)
This team may have finished third in the Southern Lakes Conference, but you have to respect some of the wins under Burlington’s belt. The Red Devils have wins over SJNA and Westosha Central this season.
PREDICTIONS
Sectional Semifinals
Wauwatosa East over Franklin
Muskego over Kenosha Bradford
Sectional Final
Wauwatosa East over Muskego
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Luke Bara Luke Bara 6'1" | CG Muskego | 2021 State WI – Muskego
One of the fastest rising seniors in the state, Bara has jumped into the top 50 this season. Bara is putting up nearly 25 points per game this
season. An explosive , high volume bucket getter who can also handle the point duties, Bara has some of the best on-ball skills in his class, able to control a game as a scorer and facilitator.
Leon Bond Leon Bond 6'5" | SF Wauwatosa East | 2022 State #62 Nation WI – Wauwatosa East
A top three junior in the state, Bond averages in double figures for a very balanced Red Raider squad. An explosive athlete who makes game changing plays and is expanding his half court skill set by the day, Bond holds scholarship offers from UW-Milwaukee, Western Illinois, and Eastern Michigan.
Carter Capstran Carter Capstran 6'6" | PF Franklin | 2021 State WI – Franklin
On old school post prospect, Capstran has a deep set of tools on the block. Not going to wow anybody with size or athleticism, but instead beats people with footwork and IQ. The sweet-shooting big man is averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game for the Sabers this season.
Hayden Doyle Hayden Doyle 6'0" | CG Brookfield East | 2021 State WI – Brookfield East
Doyle is averaging 26 points, seven rebounds, and four assists per game. A two-way guard that’s an efficient scorer and tenacious defender, Doyle is on his way to Washington University in St. Louis next season.
Jacob Dunham Jacob Dunham 6'4" | SG South Milwaukee | 2023 State WI – South Milwaukee
Get to know this name over the next two seasons. Dunham is going to be a handful for defenders. The sophomore guard is a 6-foot-5 scoring wing with prototypical size and skills on the ball. He’s averaging 17.5 points and 3.5 assists per game in 2020-21.
Colin Hardrick Colin Hardrick 6'3" | CG Wauwatosa West | 2022 State WI (Wauwatosa West)
Having a breakout sophomore season, Hardrick is averaging nearly 23 points per game as a sophomore. In instant offense type guard who can get downhill, shoot it off the bounce, and play uptempo, Hardrick is a walking bucket for Tosa West.
Amari Jedkins Amari Jedkins 6'7" | PF Racine Case | 2022 State WI – Racine Case
The junior forward is averaging 14.0 points per game for Case, who didn’t begin play until Jan. 27. A long, athletic forward oozing with upside, Jedkins holds a scholarship offer from Western Illinois.
David Joplin David Joplin 6'8" | SF Brookfield | 2021 State #54 Nation WI – Brookfield Central
The Texas commit is capping off an outstanding career by averaging 25.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game as a senior. A 6-foot-6 combo forward who can create mismatch problems, Joplin features a deadly mid-range and face-up game.
Ben Nau Ben Nau 6'1" | PG Brookfield Central | 2021 State WI – Brookfield Central
The St. Thomas commit is averaging 16.5 points and five assists per game during his senior campaign. A sharpshooting guard that plays the game with a ton of passions, especially on the defensive end, Nau does whatever it takes to win.
Brian Parzych Brian Parzych 6'2" | PG Wauwautosa East | 2021 State WI – Wauwatosa East
Hard to find a player that means more to his team than Parzych. Don’t be fooled by a 14-point per game stat line. The Northern Michigan commit does it all, lays his body on the line, and exudes energy to his teammates over 36 minutes.
Jack Rose Jack Rose 6'5" | SG Westosha Central | 2022 State #213 Nation WI – Westosha Central
SIUE, Toledo, and UW-Milwaukee have all offered Rose thus far. The junior guard is putting up better than 21 points per game. A 6-foot-5 two-guard who can score from all three levels, Rose is a three-year contributor for the Falcons with a ton of playoff experience.
Jasin Sinani Jasin Sinani 6'3" | SG Oak Creek | 2021 State WI – Oak Creek
The UW-Milwaukee commit is making a good case for first-team All-State honors. With an ideal scoring package from a shooting guard, Sinani is averaging just shy of 21 points per game during his senior season.
Najashi Tolefree Najashi Tolefree 6'6" | SF West Allis Central | 2022 State WI – West Allis Central
A strong, versatile, and high-energy forward, Tolefree averages a double-double at 19.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. He can pretty much play and defend all five positions at this level.
Others to Watch: Kenny Garth Kenny Garth 6'2" | CG Westosha Central | 2022 State WI (Westosha Central), Kael Stulo Kael Stulo 6'1" | CG Oak Creek | 2021 State WI (Oak Creek), Dan Gherezgher Dan Gherezgher 6'1" | SG Brookfield East | 2022 State WI (Brookfield East), Alex Singleton Alex Singleton 6'4" | PF Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI (Wauwatosa East), Jay Hinson Jay Hinson 6'3" | CG Wauwatosa East | 2021 State WI (Wauwatosa East), Greyson Pritzl Greyson Pritzl 6'3" | SG West Allis Central | 2022 State WI (West Allis Central), Trey Jenkins Trey Jenkins 6'5" | SG Bradford | 2021 State WI (Kenosha Bradford), Jalen Carlino Jalen Carlino 6'0" | PG Kenosha Bradford | 2022 State WI (Kenosha Bradford), Will Starks (Kenosha Tremper), Trey Cardona (Kenosha Tremper), Terryon Brumby Terryon Brumby 6'0" | PG Racine Case | 2022 State WI (Racine Case), Darrien Long Darrien Long 6'5" | PF Racine Horlick | 2022 State WI (Racine Horlick), Ezra Stargell Ezra Stargell 6'1" | PG Kenosha Indian Trail | 2021 State WI (Kenosha Indian Trail), Joey Berezowitz Joey Berezowitz 5'10" | PG Burlington | 2021 State WI (Burlington), Danny Kniep Danny Kniep 6'5" | PF Burlington | 2023 WI (Burlington), Anthony Carter (Greenfield), Danny Staskunas Danny Staskunas 6'1" | PG West Allis Hale | 2023 State WI (West Allis Hale), Robert Peters Robert Peters 6'8" | PF West Allis Hale | 2023 State WI (West Allis Hale), Riley Simonz (Marquette), Terrance McLendon (Wauwatosa West), Andrew Rohde Andrew Rohde 6'6" | SG Brookfield Central | 2022 State WI (Brookfield Central)