Wisconsin Expo: Team 11 Evaluations

Lots to like about Ploeckelman and his ability to impact a game. He can attack the basket from the wing or high post. He can post-up with his back to the basket. He can drop dimes to cutting teammates with his stellar passing ability. And he is quick off his feet to snare rebounds and block/alter shots. Ranked among the better players in Wisconsin's loaded 2027 class, Ploeckelman's size, strength and skill are very impressive. He is coming off a junior season where he averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds. He is one of the top returning players in the Classic Eight Conference and a player scholarship programs will watch closely over the next 12 months.     Ruz played at DME Academy in Delafield as a sophomore but has since transferred to Pius XI Catholic. He will have to play JV1 ball this winter due to WIAA transfer rules, but the Popes could have a difference maker 12 months from now. Ruz is one of the top backcourt players in Wisconsin's 2027 class as he is outstanding with the ball in his hands. He can zip around defenders with his speed, get into the lane and toss pinpoint passes to his teammates, and knock down three-point shots. He has very good size, an excellent feel for the game and competes with an edge that only helps his teams post victories.     Yet another very talented player in the state's loaded 2027 class, Lewis is an offensive-minded player who can get points in bunches. He is outstanding at slashing his way to the basket, scores well in transition and can break down defenders with his mid-range jumper and driving ability in the half court. Lewis can also drop some three-point shots if defenders play to far off of him. He had a strong sophomore season at Racine Case, averaging 11.2 points and 5.0 rebounds. Lewis is one of five returning starters for a Case squad many expect to contend for the Southeast Conference crown in 2025-26.     A versatile backcourt player who competes with lots of energy and confidence, LaMotte is a player on the rise in the junior class. He played varsity minutes as a sophomore at Winnebago Lutheran and now appears ready to join [player_tooltip player_id='1561878' first='Gannan' last='Schwartz'] in the Vikings' starting backcourt. That talented twosome figures to rank among the elite backcourt combinations in the Flyway Conference this winter. LaMotte can score in different ways, is a pesky defender and runs the court exceptionally well.     A versatile backcourt player who competes with lots of energy and confidence, LaMotte is a player on the rise in the junior class. He played varsity minutes as a sophomore at Winnebago Lutheran and now appears ready to join [player_tooltip player_id='1561878' first='Gannan' last='Schwartz'] in the Vikings' starting backcourt. That talented twosome figures to rank among the elite backcourt combinations in the Flyway Conference this winter. LaMotte can score in different ways, is a pesky defender and runs the court exceptionally well.     Ellis is one of the better returning players for a very good Milwaukee Audubon Technology program. He is a lead guard with good speed, quickness and court vision. Ellis is strong with the ball and does a solid job of looking for his scoring opportunities while also getting the ball to his teammates. He averaged 14.3 points and 2.6 rebounds as a sophomore starter for Audubon and figures to rank among the better lead guards in the Blue Division of the Milwaukee City Conference this winter.     Vinson looks to emerge as a senior leader for a Pius XI Catholic program looking to make some noise this winter in the ultra-tough Western Division of the Woodland Conference. A quick combination guard with the ability to get to the basket, Vinson's first inclination is to attack the basket. And he does that well as he gets to the rim often and can finish over taller defenders. Vinson also can use his ball-handling and passing skills to get his teammates the ball in scoring situations. He averaged 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds as a junior and is one of five returning regulars for Pius XI Catholic.     A quick and heady lead guard who uses his speed with the ball to keep defenders off balance, Dolney is an unselfish player who could work his way into the playing rotation this winter at Sussex Hamilton. The 5-foot-10 point guard averaged 11.2 points and 3.0 assists for the Chargers' JV1 squad a year ago that finished 15-7. New coach Jason Schneider could rely on Dolney for breaking pressure defense and getting the ball to his teammates in scoring position.     A physically strong wing player, Harmon has the strength and skill to make it difficult at times for defenders. He can make mid-range and long-distance jumpers or use his strength to muscle his way to the basket. He is a member of a loaded backcourt lineup at Martin Luther so playing time will be at a premium this winter. But if called upon, Harmon proved at The Expo that he is capable of providing the Spartans with some solid minutes.