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Preseason Top Five: Division 3
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports reveals our preseason top five teams in Division 3 1. Lake Mills 2023-24 Record: 23-4 WIAA Playoff Finish: Lost to Lakeside Lutheran in sectional semifinals Key Losses: Matthew Stenbroten (6.6 ppg) This thing has been building for a few years now. Lake Mills has as talented of
Terrence Hayes Jr. Picks Up First Offer
After a breakout grassroots season with Darius Garland Elite, Terrence Hayes Jr. picked up his first division one offer. The 6’2” 2026 guard of 21st Century High School (IN) was offered by nearby Valparaiso earlier this week. “It feels great to get my first offer,” Hayes said about the offer from the Missouri Valley Conference program.
Leshawn Stowers Talks Miami (OH) Commitment
Over the past twelve months, Leshawn Stowers has been one of the fastest rising players in Illinois’ 2025 class picking up a lengthy list of division one offers. From all his options, the 6’5” guard of MidPro Academy and Peoria High School chose Miami of Ohio. Stowers had also been offered by Bradley, Eastern Illinois,
Wisconsin Preseason Top 10: Division 2
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports releases our preseason top 10 rankings in Division 2… 1. Whitnall 2023-24 Record: 19-7 WIAA Playoff Finish: Lost to Wisconsin Lutheran in Regional Finals Key Losses: Brody Parkinson (10.2 ppg) Division 2 has been depleted with transfers and attrition. Whitnall might be the safest bet early on
Braden Freeman Headed West To Cal Poly
With head coach, Mike DeGeorge, who spent much of his early coaching days in the Midwest, Cal Poly has continued to recruit the region hard. This paid off on Monday evening with a commitment from Braden Freeman, a 6’6” wing of Moline High School (IL) and MidPro Academy. The commitment comes after Cal Poly had
Five Star Jalen Haralson Picks Notre Dame
After just announcing his top three on Monday, Jalen Haralson has announced his commitment this evening. Notre Dame was able win the services of the five star, 6’7” 2025 wing of La Lumiere and the Indy Heat. On the EYBL this year with the Indy Heat, he averaged 21.2 points to rank sixth in scoring
Ayden Jensen Is A Name To Know
While continuing to grow his game and showing a lot of tools over the grassroots seasons with MidPro Academy, Ayden Jensen is still an under the radar player in Illinois’ 2026 class. Jensen is a 6’8” power forward who attends Tri-Valley High School. “My season with MidPro was good,” Jensen said about his grassroots season.
David Bolden Headed to NJIT
NJIT went into Wisconsin and landed one of the state’s top point guards in its 2025 class. This came from David Bolden of Nicolet High School and the Power 5 program. Bolden announced his commitment to the division one school on Monday. As a junior, he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.4
Logan Ramczyk Pulls In First Offer
While just entering his sophomore year, Logan Ramczyk has picked up his first scholarship offer this week. The offer for the 6’2” point guard of Xavier High School (WI) was offered by Northern Michigan University. He currently ranks thirteenth in the NY2LA rankings for Wisconsin’s 2027 class. “It feels amazing that all of my hard
Wisconsin Preseason Rankings: Division 2
NY2LA Sports releases our top five teams in Division 2 ahead of the 2024-25 season… 1. Whitnall 2023-24 Record: 19-7 WIAA Playoff Finish: Lost to Wisconsin Lutheran in Regional Finals Key Losses: Brody Parkinson (10.2 ppg) Division 2 has been depleted with transfers and attrition. Whitnall might be the safest bet early on in the
PG Anthony Rise Adds Another Offer
Senior point guard Anthony Rise of Brookfield Central High School (WI) has added another offer for himself recently. This one came from the University of Hawaii Hilo. In his junior season Rise averaged 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He then had a breakout summer while playing with the Chapman
2025 PF Devin Brown Breaks Down Coastal Carolina Commitment
Last week, Phoenix (Ariz.) Prep 2025 power forward Devin Brown came off the board, committing to Coastal Carolina. The Milwaukee native, who is a highly athletic forward with a budding perimeter skillset, heads to a Chanticleers program that wants to build their offense around Brown. “The main thing was the road they provided for me,”
Irish Land 6’9” 2025 PF Brady Koehler
After Trent Sisley made his commitment earlier today, another Indiana native made his commitment today. Next up was Brady Koehler making a commitment on Monday. The 6’9” senior power forward of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and Indy Heat selected Notre Dame. The Irish won out over his other finalist. Back in July, Koehler announced
Curtis Britton Talks Wayne State Visit
Over the weekend, Curtis Britton took his first college visit. This took place to Wayne State University, a division two program in Detroit. Britton is a 6’1” guard of West Bloomfield High School and the Michigan Playmakers. “The visit was great all around, starting with the facility and the school,” Britton said about his trip.
Trent Sisley Staying Home
Mike Woodson and Indiana were able to keep Trent Sisley in-state. On Monday, the 6’7” senior forward announced his commitment to the Hoosiers. The Indiana native who attended Heritage Hills High School up until his junior season, now attends Montverde Academy. He played with the Indiana Elite program. Back in June he announced a top
Devin Brown Breaks Down Commitment
Coastal Carolina landed a major commitment for their 2025 recruiting class on Saturday. This came via Devin Brown, a 6’7” senior forward who is a native of Wisconsin and now attends PHH Prep and played with Power 5. Brown picked Coastal Carolina out of his six-finalist beating out Arkansas State, Arizona State, Grambling State, Mississippi
Recruitment Starting to Soar For Kevo St. Hilaire
Kevo St. Hilaire has become a very popular big man amongst college coaches over the past several weeks. The 6’10” senior center of West Lafayette High School (IN) and Legacy Ice Elite has received offers from both division two and NAIA programs recently. The offers started back at the end of August when Kentucky State
Jaxson Davis Makes Visit to Illinois
Illinois recently got a visit from not just one of the top in-state 2027 players but also one of the top in the nation. This came from Jaxson Davis, the point guard of Warren Township High School and Meanstreets. “The visit was very nice and a fun experience,” Davis said about his trip to the
Wisconsin Preseason Top 10: Division 1
NY2LA Sports reveals our preseason top 10 rankings in Division 1… 1. De Pere 2023-24 Record: 26-2 WIAA Playoff Finish: Lost to Arrowhead in the Sectional Finals Key Losses: Will Hornesth (16.6 ppg), Ben Willihnganz (6.6 ppg) The Redbirds were denied back-to-back state titles, getting upset by Arrowhead in the sectional finals. De Pere will have to
Lincoln Lockhart Selects Trine University
On Thursday, Lincoln Lockhart announced his college commitment. The 6’1” senior guard of Traverse City West High School and the West Michigan Lakers selected Trine University, the defending division three national champions. “Apart from their top tier facilities, the coaching staff and their winning culture really attracted me to ultimately commit there,” Lockhart said about
Milwaukee Lands Stevie Elam
UW-Milwaukee and head coach Bart Lundy went into Michigan and landed one of the top players in its 2025 class. This came via a commitment from Stevie Elam, a 6’2” guard of Adrian High School and The Academy. Last year on the NY2LA Association, Elam was the MVP at the 16U level. He chose Milwaukee
Wisconsin Preseason Rankings: Division 1 Top Five
With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, NY2LA Sports releases our preseason top five in Division 1… 1. De Pere 2023-24 Record: 26-2 WIAA Playoff Finish: Lost to Arrowhead in the Sectional Finals Key Losses: Will Hornesth (16.6 ppg), Ben Willihnganz (6.6 ppg) The Redbirds were denied back-to-back state titles, getting upset by Arrowhead in
Rykan Woo Picks Up First Offer
One of the top point guards point guards in Illinois’ 2026 class received his first scholarship offer. On Wednesday, Rykan Woo, a 6’1” junior of DePaul Prep and the Illinois Wolves was offered by UC-Davis of the Big West Conference. “I feel really good to pick up my first scholarship offer,” Woo said on the
Iowa Lands Commitment From Navon Shabazz
Fran McCaffery and Iowa got their 2026 recruiting class started in a big way this week. The Hawkeyes landed an in-state commitment from 6’3” guard Navon Shabazz. Last year he attended Davenport Assumption High School where he won a state championship and then made the move to Iowa United Prep for his junior season. The
2024-25 Preview: Southeast
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the Southeast Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Racine Park 2. Racine Case 3. Oak Creek 4. Kenosha Bradford 5. Franklin 6. Kenosha Tremper 7. Kenosha Indian Trail 8. Racine Horlick THE FAVORITE – Racine Park The Panthers finished second in the league last
Donovan Davis About to Take Flight
While he’s still very early in his development and quite raw, Donovan Davis has a chance to be the top ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2027 class when all is said and done. A high-upside, versatile, 6-foot-7 combo forward with a budding versatile skillset, Davis landed his first scholarship offer from Wisconsin while attending their advanced
Melvin Bell Pledges To San Jose State
As we head into the fall, the commitments from the 2025 are starting to ramp up. One of the newest being announced on Tuesday came from Melvin Bell. The 6’5” shooting guard of La Lumiere School (IN) and Meanstreets made his commitment to San Jose State. The commitment comes after Bell made his official visit
Dalton Scantlebury Discusses Penn Commitment
On Tuesday, one of the top big men in Illinois’ 2025 class announced his college commitment. Dalton Scantlebury, a 6’9” post of Lane Tech High School and Team Rose committed to Penn. Factors off the court played a big role in the senior choosing the Ivy League school. “For me, the elite business school really
2024-25 Preview: Southern Lakes
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the Southern Lakes Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Westosha Central 2. Waterford 3. Beloit Memorial 4. Elkhorn 5. Badger 6. Union Grove 7. Wilmot THE FAVORITE – Westosha Central The Falcons came up a bit short of expectations last season. However, they’re going
Three Big Ten Offers For 2027 Wing Ty Schlagel
One of the fastest-rising players in the Midwest, Minneapolis (Minn.) Cretin Derham Hall 2027 small forward Ty Schlagel is starting to heat up on the recruiting trail. Following a promising summer, Schlagel now owns three Big Ten Conference scholarship offers from Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Iowa: “They have offered my two other teammates. I know
Braden Freeman Visits Cal Poly
One of the top available wing guards in Illinois’ 2025 class took an official visit out west over the weekend. Braden Freeman, a 6’6” senior of Moline High School and MidPro Academy went to Cal Poly. “It was an amazing experience,” Freeman said about the visit. “I had never been out to California before, and
Recruitment Heating Up For Jamison Beesley
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the recruitment of Jamison Beesley. While the 6’3” senior guard of Waterford Union High School (WI) and Team Haliburton had been offered by division three and NAIA programs over the summer, he has recently picked up a pair of offers from division two programs. Back in
Devin Brown Breaks Down Final Six Colleges
As he is nearing a college commitment, Devin Brown announced his final six schools over the weekend. The six colleges consist of Arizona State, Arkansas State, Costal Carolina, Grambling State, Mississippi State, and Nevada. The 6’7” forward formally attended Milwaukee Academy of Science but transferred to PHH Prep for his senior year. He broke down
Tyler Haney Talks First Scholarship Offer
Following a breakout grassroots season with the Wisconsin Swing, Tyler Haney received his first scholarship offer. The offer for the 6’1” point guard came from Valley City State University, a NAIA school located in North Dakota. In his junior season at Sun Prairie West High School (WI), he averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists,
Brooks Hinson Joins Northern Michigan’s 2025 Recruiting Class
On Sunday, Brooks Hinson announced his college commitment. The 6’3” senior point guard of Marshfield High School and the Wisconsin Playmakers chose Northern Michigan University. In his junior season, he was named conference player of the year as well as first team all-state. “I love the coaches, facilities, and campus. I can see myself fitting
2025 Kaden MacKenzie Updates Recruitment
Several members of the Wisconsin Swing 2025 team hold scholarship offers from division two programs with one of the being Kaden MacKenzie. Back in July, the 6’4” guard of Waunakee High School was offered by Northern State of the Northern Sun Conference. In his junior season, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and
Keegan VanKauwenberg Sitting On A Trio Of Offers
While he entered this summer with zero scholarship offers, Keegan VanKauwenberg was able to pick up a trio of division two offers in July during his time with the Wisconsin Crusaders. Missouri S&T was the first program to offer the 6’4” senior guard of Kaukauna High School followed by Michigan Tech and then Rockhurst University.
2024-25 Preview: Woodland West
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the Woodland West Conference.. PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Pewaukee 2. Wisconsin Lutheran 3. West Allis Central 4. New Berlin West 5. Greendale 6. New Berlin Eisenhower 7. Pius XI THE FAVORITE – Pewaukee Can the Pirates get back on top of the Woodland
2024-25 Preview: Woodland East
Looking ahead to the 2024-24 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the Woodland East Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Whitnall 2. Greenfield 3. Brown Deer 4. South Milwaukee 5. Milwaukee Lutheran 6. Shorewood 7. Cudahy THE FAVORITE – Whitnall Can the Falcons make it five straight conference titles? Seems like a very good chance
Recruitment of Chase Konieczny Continues To Pick Up
The recruitment for Chase Konieczny continues to pick up. Newest for the 6’4” senior shooting guard of South Bend Saint Joseph High School (IN) and Meanstreets was a visit to a Big 10 program as well as another visit which resulted in a scholarship offer. First up for Konieczny was a visit to Iowa. “My
Max Jones Starting To Get On College Coaches Radars
As one of top players in Wisconsin’s loaded 2027 class, Max Jones is starting to get himself on college radars. After being a dominant player on the GNBA in his middle school days, he successfully handled the transition up to the high school level. In his freshman season, the 6’4” guard averaged 15.5 points, 5.7
Get To Know – 2027 Cole DuBois
Over the course of the grassroots season, one of the top players at the 15U level of the NY2LA Association was Cole DuBois. The 5’11” point guard was a key to all the success of MidPro Academy which included helping them win the NY2LA Association championship at the Summer Jam tournament back in in July.
Parker LePla Breaks Down College Recruitment
One of Michigan’s top available senior forwards his nearing in on a college commitment. Parker LePla, a 6’8” forward of Goodrich High School and D Rice Elite said he is “definitely” looking to make his college selection in the next month. LePla has been offered by several division two programs from all around the Midwest.
Dietrich Richardson Nearing On College Decision
One of the top point guards in the nation’s 2025 class, Dietrich Richardson is nearing in on a college decision. The 6’7” senior of MidPro Academy and Peoria Manual High School (IL) has a few visits planned in the upcoming weeks. While he has not taken any visits recently, Richardson has a few coming up.
Gus Donohue Breaks Down College Commitment
Over the past few weeks following his breakout summer with ALL IN, Gus Donohue became a very popular target with division three programs across the region. On Monday evening, the 6’4” two guard of DePaul College Prep (IL) announced his commitment to Oberlin College. At the NY2LA Final Chapter back in July, Donohue showed his
Amari Allen Commits To Alabama
On Tuesday, Nate Oats and Alabama got their 2025 recruiting class started. They landed a commitment from 6’6” wing guard Amari Allen. The commitment comes after Allen recently took his official visit to Tuscaloosa. Alabama is coming off a season in which they went to their programs first final four. In this upcoming season, they
Evan Darrah Is A 2026 Guard To Know
One of the 2026 breakout stars this summer on the NY2LA Association was Evan Darrah. At both the NY2LA Summer Jam and Final Chapter Tournaments back in July, Darrah was one of the top scorers while playing with All Area Basketball. “I had a great spring and summer with All Area. I consistently had strong
2024-25 Preview: Wisconsin Valley
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the Wisconsin Valley Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Marshfield 2. Wausau East 3. Stevens Point 4. D.C. Everest 5. Wisconsin Rapids 6. Wausau West 7. Merrill THE FAVORITE – Marshfield The Tigers rolled through the Wisconsin Valley Conference last season and definitely have
2024-25 Preview: North Shore
Looking ahead to the 2024-25 season, NY2LA Sports breaks down the race in the North Shore Conference… PROJECTED STANDINGS 1. Homestead 2. Nicolet 3. Cedarburg 4. Port Washington 5. Slinger 6. Whitefish Bay 7. Grafton 8. West Bend West 9. Hartford 10. West Bend East THE FAVORITE – Homestead It’s an open race at the
Judson Henkel Gets Pair Of Offers
It has been a monumental few days in the recruitment of senior Judson Henkel. In just the past few days, the 6’8” power forward of Janesville Craig High School and the Wisconsin Swing received his first pair of scholarship offers. The first offer came on a visit to division two University of Mary. “The visit