Over 100 Wisconsin prospects attended the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo in Verona. From 11 AM to 4 PM, there was nonstop action on four courts. See which prospects made a name for themselves while facing off against Wisconsin’s best. …
Over 100 Wisconsin prospects attended the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo in Verona. From 11 AM to 4 PM, there was nonstop action on four courts. See which prospects made a name for themselves while facing off against Wisconsin’s best.
Malik Abdul-Wahid is already ranked inside the top 20 for Wisconsin’s 2020 class. Thanks to a great performance with Ray Allen Select, Abdul-Wahid’s stock skyrocketed in the summer, and it is showing no signs of dipping anytime soon. On Sunday, he was one of the more versatile prospects in the gym. Abdul-Wahid can shoot, drive, pass, rebound, and block shots.
Because of Cole Nau’s graduation, expect the small forward to get more opportunities to show his skills on offense.
Steven Clay represented the 2022 class well on Sunday. Clay teamed up with other 2022 standouts, Leon Bond and Max Nelson, which no doubt helped him perform better. The 6-foot-4 small forward was all over the court, doing anything he could to help his stock. Clay’s long arms allow him to get deflections and steals on defense that almost always lead to an easy two points. I was also extremely impressed with Clay’s dribbling skills and his ability to hit outside shots.
There is no reason why Steven Clay should not be able to lead Menomonee Falls to a winning record as a sophomore.
Micah Causey certainly is not the tallest player on the court. However, Causey’s height does not limit him while playing at point guard. He is an attack-first guard and he can use every inch of his 5-foot-9 frame to finish at the rim.
Causey is not a long guard by any means. But he can use his speed to leave defenders in the dust. The sophomore is very quick on both offense and defense. After a nice showing with WPC on the Prep Hoops Circuit, Causey will look to have a breakout second year.
Mere minutes into Najashi Tolefree’s first game, it was clear that he came to play. Tolfree drilled an early three and was very engaged on the defensive end.
The small forward has a lanky 6-foot-4 frame and he has all of the necessary skill to become a star at West Allis Central as a sophomore. He was one of the most impactful defenders, as he got his hands on the ball in just about every way possible. The Bulldogs lose a lot of talent from last year’s squad, look for Tolefree to step up and fill the void.
Nelson might have the prettiest jump shot in Wisconsin’s 2022 class. He gets nearly perfect rotation on the ball every time he hurls it off of his right hand — because of this, his attempts usually result in makes. The power forward was a mismatch nightmare on Sunday because he was able to stretch the floor.
If Nelson can have a little bit more of a presence in the paint, he will be a superstar in the FVA.
I don’t think I will ever get sick of writing about John Lovelace. It seems that Lovelace was listed as a standout nearly every weekend during the spring and summer while playing with ABC Young Lions on the Prep Hoops Circuit.
Lovelace is more than deserving of the recognition, though.
On Sunday, he displayed his clean three-point stroke and superior athleticism.
Casey Verhagen started the event out with a strong performance in game-one. Verhagen is an extremely talented PG who thrives around the rim. He was able to convert on layups, despite having multiple hands in his face.
Verhagen also has great court vision. He found open teammates all day long.
Expect the point guard to be a standout performer as a sophomore for Sheboygan Lutheran.