WBY Shootout Superlatives

Superlatives from the 2018 WBY Shootout...   TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE Not everyone played two games, making comparisons tough, but in the main event, Cole Nau rose to the occasion against Martin Luther. Knocking off the previously unbeaten Spartans, Nau scored a game-high 27 points to go along on 7-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Nau also added eight rebounds and two assists, cementing Central's status as a favorite in Division 1. Nau was also a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line, icing the game down the stretch. Others: Larry Canady, Karter Thomas, Gunnar Nortman, Jacob Ognacevic, Ace Evans, Brayden Dailey, Armani Jones, Will Pytleski BEST PROSPECT I haven't seen a forward shoot the ball as well as Brayden Dailey, who scored 58 points in two games. If he's left open, it's pretty much automatic. Even if there's a hand in his face, Dailey's chances of putting the ball through the net are pretty good. A big scoring forward with unlimited range and an in-between game, Dailey can score from everywhere. Pushing for that No. 3 spot in the class of 2021 rankings, Dailey has an extremely raw frame that makes him intriguing as a prospect. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has the potential to add a ton of weight and improve his quickness drastically over the next two years. He's already a better jumper than people think. If his physical tools catch up with his skill set...watch out. Others: David Skogman, Isaac Lindsey, David Joplin, Jacob Ognacevic BIGGEST SLEEPER Chombi Lambert is one of the state's most lethal scorers and doesn't get enough credit, despite winning a state championship as a junior. In two games, Lambert scored 52 points while leading Roncalli (10-0) to blowout wins over Messmer and Catholic Memorial. Despite being just 5-foot-9, Lambert excels off the ball. He runs hard through screens and has a very quick trigger from 3-point range. Lambert isn't afraid to attack the basket either. He plays with good strength and shakes off contact. Only receiving interest from a few Division 3 schools, Lambert could be a cornerstone piece to a recruiting class at that level. Others: Will Pytleski, Eric Williams, Cade Christiansen, Brooklyn Jagers, JaVeon Tolliver, Carson Arenz, Chris Bready, Aidan Clarey, BIGGEST SURPRISE Nolan Dahmen was a complimentary piece for his AAU squad in the summer. The way he's progressing, I could see him being a go-to prospect during the travel season. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound junior helped lead Kettle Moraine to two wins at the WBY Shootout. He posted a game-high 27 points in a win over New Berlin West. Dahmen was always a big, strong forward who could move well for his size. Now that he's added some versatility to his offensive skill set -- shooting the ball well from 3-point range and taking other bigs off the dribble -- Dahmen is a lot more intriguing. Others: Tyrell Stuttley, Aidan Flynn, Santana Lomibao, Casey Verhagen, Armani Jones BIGGEST UPSIDE There's a lot to like about Jacob Ognacevic. The 6-foot-7 junior is starting to attract Division 1 interest because of his versatility and high ceiling. Able to stretch the floor from 3-point range consistently and slash to the basket, Ognacevic is a mismatch nightmare for a lot of defenders. He's not overly athletic, but bouncy enough to be a handful on the offensive glass. In two games, Ognacevic scored a combined 67 points, keeping Sheboygan Lutheran undefeated on the season. Others: Brayden Dailey, David Joplin, Logan Landers BEST SHOOTER You could go Dailey or Lambert here, but for the sake of spreading the wealth, Isaac Lindsey has the tools to be the best all-around shooter from 3-point and mid-range. Lindsey is best in the catch-and-shoot game, but is improving off the ball and off the dribble. He's much quicker and more explosive than a year ago, able to create space off the bounce and pull-up from 12-15 feet. He's almost just as deadly curling or fading off screens, reading how defenders are playing him and generating open looks. Before he's a high major prospect, schools are still waiting to see him take that next step physically, but Lindsey appears to be on the right track. Others: Karter Thomas, Aidan Clarey, Gunnar Nortman, Delvin Barnstable, Nick Otto, Larry Canady, Ace Evans, Joey Platz TOP FLOOR GENERAL Nate Jenkins was solid throughout the weekend. The Iowa State walk-on commit lead Kettle Moraine to a 2-0 record at the WBY Shootout and seemed to give his team exactly what they needed during most parts of the game. Jenkins offers the perfect balance of creating offense for himself and getting teammates involved. After a slow start to the season, the Lasers have now won four of their last five games and can credit Jenkins' steady play for a large part of the turn around. Others: Caey Verhagen, Kaleim Taylor, Cameron Palesse, Lucas Stieber, Trequan Carrington, Jaylon Gentry, Karter Thomas, Cole Nau, Gage Malensek, JaVeon Tolliver TOP POST PRESENCE In terms of a player you can dump the ball inside to and let him go to work, arguably nobody had a better weekend than Will Pytleski. The Green Bay Southwest standout had a 24-point effort in a win over Oshkosh West, scoring roughly half his team's points. In a victory over Wisconsin Lutheran, Pytleski poured in 36 points. Pytleski isn't a true post, but played very well with his back-to-the-basket, taking advantage of mismatches inside. He was also tremendous on the offensive glass, generating second chance opportunities for Southwest, who remained undefeated. Others: David Skogman, Nobal Days, Nolan Dahmen, Tyrell Stuttley