New Ranking: 69
Previous Ranking: 99

Along with Dooney Johnson Dooney Johnson 6'5" | CG Milwaukee Juneau | 2027 State #30 Nation WI and Takis Tyler Takis Tyler 6'1" | PG/SG Milwaukee Juneau | 2026 State WI , Hardiman led Milwaukee Juneau to the Division 4 WIAA state title last month. His high-flying dunks electrified the crowds at the Kohl Center, but it was his all-around play that was vital to the Pioneers’ success. On the season, the athletic 6-foot-5 wing averaged 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. He was particularly effective on the offensive glass and his putbacks often had fans jump out of their seats with approval.

Hardiman is one of the mainstays in the Pioneer lineup for Head Coach Torre Johnson. Jaden is a true two-way player that is able to positively impact the game offensively and disrupt shots at the rim defensively. Hardiman uses his long frame to generate deflections on the ball and has great instincts to slide over to reject shots on drives from the helpside on defensive rotations. Offensively, Jaden uses a fundamental reverse pivot square up to attack the basket relentlessly and rise up to convert perimeter jumpshots. The six-foot-five senior prospect is an ultra aggressive offensive rebounder and created several extra opportunities for Milwaukee Juneau in their sectional final versus Howards Grove. Hardiman averages 17.2ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.9apg, and 1.6spg and will be a player to closely monitor as Juneau takes on a talented Regis squad in the semifinal on Thursday night in Madison.

Previous Ranking: 206
Current Ranking: 105

A baseline player with big hops and an impressive competitive nature, Hardiman might get overshadowed a bit at Milwaukee Juneau with junior Dooney Johnson Dooney Johnson 6'5" | CG Milwaukee Juneau | 2027 State #30 Nation WI and senior Takis Tyler Takis Tyler 6'1" | PG/SG Milwaukee Juneau | 2026 State WI grabbing most of the headlines. But if the Pioneers hope to repeat as Milwaukee City Gold Conference champions and make a big run to the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament, Hardiman likely will play an enormous role. His length and verticality can make things tough for opponents to score on a regular basis in the lane. And when Johnson and Tyler penetrate, Hardiman can flash to the basket for a dunk.