Wisconsin high school basketball is a beloved tradition in the state, with many teams and players competing each year to become the best in the state. Every year, numerous tournaments take place around the state, allowing the best teams and players to show off their skills and compete for a championship.
It’s a great way for the local high school teams to gain recognition and bring their community together. In addition to the competitive nature of the tournaments, Wisconsin high school basketball also offers many opportunities for participants to develop their skills and have fun.
With a strong history of producing some of the best high school basketball players in the nation, Wisconsin high school basketball is a great way for anyone to get involved in the sport.
1. Jonathan Davis
Career
- High school: La Crosse Central, (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2020–2022)
- NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
- Selected by the Washington Wizards
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Washington Wizards
- 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
- Jerry West Award (2022), Lute Olson Award (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big Ten Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2020)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup
- : 2021 Latvia: Team
Jonathan Davis is a shooting guard/small forward who played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2022 NBA draft and has since played for them throughout his career.
Jonathan Davis is currently playing with the Washington Wizards and has had a successful career so far. Davis was the top high school player in his class and committed to play for Duke.
Davis averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists as a freshman at Duke and led the Blue Devils to an ACC title.
After one season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Davis was traded to Memphis Grizzlies where he became a key contributor on their playoff team in 2017-2018.
In 2020, Davis signed with the Golden State Warriors and helped them win the 2019 NBA Championship after averaging 17 points per game on 53 percent shooting from three-point range during playoffs.
Also Played For: march madness, nba summer league
2. Ethan Happ
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2015–2019)
- NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2020: Olympiacos
- 2019–2020: →Vanoli Cremona
- 2020–2021: Fortitudo Bologna
- 2021: Dinamo Sassari
- 2022: Riesen Ludwigsburg
- 2022–present: Río Breogán
- Consensus second-team All-American (2019), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, SN (2017), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2019), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2019), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2017–2019), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2016), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2016), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2016), 2× Big Ten All-Defensive team (2016, 2017), Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP (2014)
Ethan Happ was born on May 7, 1996 in Milan, Illinois. He attended high school at Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois) and played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
He was drafted by the Olympiacos Basket Club of Greece in 2019 but did not sign with them and instead joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020–21 NBA season. Ethan Happ has been a key player for the Bucks this season and is averaging 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
Ethan Happ is a senior forward for Vanoli Cremona in the Italian Serie A. He was named consensus second-team All-American and third-team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
Ethan Happ won the Pete Newell Big Man Award, which goes to the best big man in Italy’s top professional league, as well as Kareem Abdul Jabbar Award, given annually to Europe’s top center.
Ethan Happ has twice been selected first team all Big Ten Conference while also earning honorable mention accolades from media members on three occasions each over his four years at Purdue University.
The Chicago native started every game he played during his freshman campaign before breaking out as one of college basketball’s most dominant frontcourt players with unanimous.
First Team All American honors as a sophomore followed by becoming just the sixth player ever to earn Third Team AP and NABC recognition unanimously following his junior season.
Michigan State defeated #1 Kansas 73–68 in overtime on February 25th 2019 in what would be Happs final collegiate game (#15 PENN STATE 85 – WISCONSIN 67) In 35 games played (34 starts), he averaged 18 points (7th nationally), 10 rebounds per game, 1 block shot per contest.
While shooting 53% from field and 38% from 3 point range en route to being voted 2nd Team Final Four MVP after leading Penn State straight back into NCAA Tournament contention following their 8 year absence prior to his Senior season.
Also Played For: liga acb, university of wisconsin-madison basketball
3. Greg Stiemsma
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Randolph (Randolph, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2004–2008)
- NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2008–2015
- Position: Center
- Coaching career: 2019–present
- NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year (2010)
- Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
- Men’s Basketball
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
Greg Stiemsma played center for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2008-2015. He was undrafted in the 2008 NBA Draft, but was signed by the Wolves as a free agent.
He won two championship rings with the Boston Celtics in 2013 and 2017, and also made an appearance in the 2016 NBA Finals. After his playing career ended, he became a Development Associate for the Timberwolves organization.
Greg Stiemsma was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft. He spent three seasons with the Celtics before being traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in February 2013.
In his first season with Minnesota, he helped them make it to the playoffs and became an important part of their team defense.
In 2015, he was traded to Toronto Raptors and played there for two seasons before returning to Minnesota as a player development associate for the 2019-present season.
Also Played For: 2011–12 boston celtics season
4. Nate Oats
Career
- 1993–1997: Maranatha Baptist
- 1997–2000: Maranatha Baptist (assistant)
- 2000–2002: Wisconsin–Whitewater (assistant)
- 2002–2013: Romulus HS
- 2013–2015: Buffalo (assistant)
- 2015–2019: Buffalo
- 2019–present: Alabama
Nate Oats is the current head coach of Alabama and has led the Crimson Tide to a 74-38 record in his three seasons at the helm. Prior to coaching, Nate spent time as an assistant with Wisconsin–Whitewater and Romulus HS.
In his nine years of coaching experience, he's helped lead teams to success both on and off the court. Nate Oats is a former college and high school basketball coach who currently holds the title of head coach at Alabama.
Oats has led the Crimson Tide to four consecutive MAC tournament championships, as well as two regular season titles in the MAC East Division. He was also named SEC Coach of the Year for 2021 after leading Alabama to their first berth in an NCAA Tournament since 2014.
Nate Oats began his coaching career at Buffalo before moving on to lead Alabama in 2019.
Also Played For: alabama crimson tide men's basketball
5. Joey Hauser
Michigan State Spartans men's basketball
Career
- High school: Stevens Point Area, (Stevens Point, Wisconsin)
- College: , Marquette (2018–2019), Michigan State (2020–present)
- Big East All-Freshman Team (2019)
Joey Hauser is a young power forward for the Michigan State Spartans. He was born on July 17, 1999 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hauser played high school basketball for the Carthage Crusaders in Carthage, Michigan.
He averaged 23.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game as a senior. Hauser was a three-star recruit and was considered one of the top power forwards in his class. He chose Michigan State over offers from Kentucky, Purdue, and Wisconsin.
Hauser made his debut for the Michigan State Spartans during the 2017–18 season. He played in 24 games, averaging 6.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Hauser played in all 33 games for the Michigan State Spartans during the 2018–19 season.
He averaged 8.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. Hauser was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and the Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2018. Hauser declared for the 2019 NBA draft but did not hire an agent. He is eligible to return to Michigan State for the 2020–21 season.
Hauser was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 47th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He signed a three-year contract with the Nets. Hauser is a versatile power forward who can play both inside and out. He is a good passer and ball handler. He is also a strong defender.
Also Played For: michigan state basketball, michigan state spartans basketball
6. Shaka Smart
Career
- 1995–1999: Kenyon
- Position(s): Point guard
- 1999–2001: California (PA) (assistant)
- 2003–2006: Akron (assistant)
- 2006–2008: Clemson (assistant)
- 2008–2009: Florida (assistant)
- 2009–2015: VCU
- 2015–2021: Texas
- 2021–present: Marquette
- 2001–2003: Dayton (basketball ops.)
Shaka Smart is the current head coach of Marquette and has led the Golden Eagles to a 36-18 record in his three seasons at the helm. A three-time National Assistant Coach of the Year, Smart has a reputation as a tireless recruiter and skilled strategist.
Smart played point guard for Kenyon College and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft. After a brief stint in the NBA, Smart spent several years coaching in the college ranks, most notably at Clemson and California (PA).
In 2013, Smart was hired as head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, where he led the team to a 20-win season and the ACC Tournament title in his first season.
In 2016, Smart was appointed head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles, where he has led the team to back-to-back conference championships and a 36-18 record over three seasons.
Also Played For: marquette golden eagles
7. Sam Okey
Sam Okey is a high school basketball player from Wisconsin who is widely considered to be one of the best in the country. He has led his team to two state championships, and was a key player on the team that made it to the national championships last year.
Okey is a versatile player who can score, pass, and rebound. He is a hard worker who has dedicated his entire life to basketball. Okey is an inspiration to his fans, and his passion for the game is clear to see. He is a true team player who always puts the team first.
Okey is a true ambassador of his sport, and he is sure to have a long and successful career in basketball. He is a true role model for young athletes, and his story is sure to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Sam Okey is truly one of the best high school basketball players in the country, and he is sure to continue to make a name for himself in the sport.
8. Bronson Koenig
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Aquinas (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2013–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2018: Mornar
- 2019: Mineros de Zacatecas
- 2019–2020: Erie BayHawks
- Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2017), Third-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2016), USBWA Most Courageous Award (2017)
Bronson Koenig was a guard for Wisconsin from 2013-2017. He averaged 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his college career. Koenig declared for the 2017 NBA draft but was not selected.
Koenig is now a free agent and is looking to sign with a new team. Koenig is 6'4" and 195 pounds, so he is a big guard. Koenig is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Koenig is a good shooter and passer.
Koenig is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Koenig is expected to have a long career in the NBA. Bronson Koenig is a 2017 NBA draft prospect who played college basketball at the University of Maryland.
Koenig is a versatile player who can play both guard positions and is known for his shooting ability. Koenig is currently playing in the Mexican League with the Mineros de Zacatecas. Koenig is expected to be a high draft pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
Koenig has been a member of the United States Men's National Team for multiple tournaments, including the World Cup and the Olympics. Koenig is a hard worker and is known for his strong character. Koenig has a bright future in the NBA and is expected to contribute to a team soon.
Koenig is a great role model for young players and has shown that hard work and dedication can lead to success. Koenig is a versatile player with a bright future in the NBA.
9. Brian Butch
Utah Jazz
Career
- High school: Appleton West, (Appleton, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2004–2008)
- NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2008–2017
- Position: Center
- Number: 32, 44
- Coaching career: 2017–2019
- All-NBA D-League First Team (2013), NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year (2010), NBA D-League All-Star (2010), NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2010), First-team All-Big Ten (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2003), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2003)
- Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
- Men's Basketball
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
Butch was a standout high school player who played college basketball at Wisconsin. He was selected by the NBA as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and played for four teams over six seasons.
Butch retired from playing in 2017, but returned to coaching the following year. Butch is currently the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team. Butch was a standout player at Indiana University and was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Jiangsu Dragons.
Butch was named the NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year in 2010 after leading the Dragons to the playoffs. Butch spent two seasons with the Giants Nördlingen before joining the Ilisiakos in 2009.
Butch then played for the Bakersfield Jam and the Atléticos de San Germán before joining the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2014.
Butch was named the Meralco Bolts head coach in 2015. Butch led the Zephyr Fukuoka to the Japan Basketball League playoffs in his first season as coach. Butch is currently an assistant coach with the Wisconsin Herd.
10. Keaton Nankivil
Career
- High school: James Madison Memorial, (Madison, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2007–2011)
- NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2011–2016
- 2011–2014: ratiopharm Ulm
- 2014–2015: Río Natura Monbús
- 2015–2016: VEF Rīga
- 2016: Orlandina Basket
- Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2007)
Keaton Nankivil is an American power forward who currently plays for Serie A side Orlandina Basket. He has previously played for several teams in the NBA, most notably the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors.
Nankivil started his career at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. He was a three-time All-American and twice named the National Player of the Year.
Nankivil played one season of college basketball at the University of Wisconsin before being drafted in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
He played for the Bucks for four seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2013. Nankivil has played in over 300 NBA games, averaging 8.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
He has also played for the United States national team, winning a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. In 2017, Nankivil signed with Orlandina Basket of the Italian Serie A.
He has so far enjoyed a successful season, averaging 16.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Keaton Nankivil is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian and supports various charities.
11. Marcus Landry
Pallacanestro Brescia
Career
- High school: Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2005–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–2019
- Position: Small forward
- 2009–2010: New York Knicks
- 2010: Boston Celtics
- 2010: →Maine Red Claws
- 2010–2011: Reno Bighorns
- 2011: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 2011: Manresa
- 2011–2012: Shanghai Sharks
- 2012: Bucaneros de La Guaira
- 2012–2013: Reno Bighorns
- 2013–2014: Sevilla
- 2014–2015: Zaragoza
- 2015–2016: San Sebastián Gipuzkoa
- 2016–2018: Brescia Leonessa
- 2018–2019: Busan KT Sonicboom
- 2019: Goyang Orions
- Korean League All-Star (2019), Italian League MVP (2017), Italian League scoring champion (2017), NBA D-League All-Star (2013), NBA D-League Three-Point Shootout champion (2013), 2× Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2008, 2009), 2× Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2008, 2009)
Marcus Landry played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2009 NBA Draft but did not sign with the team. He played for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons, respectively.
He signed with the Maine Red Claws in the 2011-2012 season. He played for the Reno Bighorns in the 2012-2013 season. He played for the Maratonistas de Coamo in the 2013-2014 season.
He played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014-2015 season. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015-2016 season.
He signed with the Houston Rockets in the 2016-2017 season. Marcus Landry was a standout player for the Ohio State Buckeyes and played in the NBA for a number of years.
He was a member of the Italian League's Brescia Leonessa team in 2018-19 and helped the team make the playoffs. He has also played for the Shanghai Sharks, Reno Bighorns and Sevilla in the K-League.
Landry was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He has also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.
Landry has also played in the NBA Development League and the NBA G League. He is a two-time Second-team All-Big Ten player and was a member of the 2009 NCAA Championship team.
Landry has also won a number of awards, including the Italian League MVP in 2017. He is currently playing for the Brescia Leonessa team in the Italian League.
12. Tom Black
Career
- High school: West Salem, (West Salem, Wisconsin)
- College: , Wisconsin (1960–1961), South Dakota State (1962–1964)
- NBA draft 1964 / Round: 9 / Pick: 72nd overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1964–1971
- Position: Center
- Number: 12, 24
- 1964–1966: Phillips 66ers
- 1968: Akron Wingfoots
- 1970–1971: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1971: Cincinnati Royals
- 2× First-team All-NCC (1963, 1964)
- Points: 299 (4.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 259 (3.6 rpg)
- Assists: 44 (0.6 apg)
Tom Black was an American basketball player who played in the NBA for the Baltimore Bullets. He was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1941. He played college basketball for Wisconsin and South Dakota State.
He was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1964 NBA draft. He played for the Bullets, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. He retired from playing in 1985. He later worked as a basketball coach.
He died in September 2017. Tom Black was a center for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1970-71. Black was drafted 12th overall by the Phillips 66ers in the 1964 NBA draft. Black played for the Akron Wingfoots, Seattle SuperSonics and Cincinnati Royals in the NBA.
Black won two first-team All-NCC awards in his career. Black is currently a basketball coach in the UK. Black is the son of former NBA player Tom Black.
Black has retired from coaching. Black is a member of the British Basketball Hall of Fame. Tom Black was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 9, 1944.
13. John Kotz
Career
- High school: Rhinelander (Rhinelander, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (1940–1943)
- Position: Forward
- 1945–1946: Sheboygan Red Skins
- NCAA champion (1941), NCAA final Four Most Outstanding Player (1941), Consensus first-team All-American (1942), Consensus second-team All-American (1943)
John Kotz was born in 1919 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He attended high school in Rhinelander before going on to attend Wisconsin. Kotz played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1940 to 1943.
After graduating from college, Kotz joined the United States Navy during World War II. Kotz returned to the United States after the war and began a career in journalism. Kotz worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from 1946 to 1960, the St.
Louis Post-Dispatch from 1960 to 1971, and the Chicago Tribune from 1971 to 1998. Kotz was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 1971 for his work on the Watergate scandal.
Kotz died on May 8, 1999 at the age of 80. Kotz was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and a three-time NCAA champion with the Sheboygan Red Skins.
Kotz was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the third round of the 1945 NBA Draft and played with the team for three seasons. Kotz then played two seasons with the Rochester Royals before retiring in 1948.
Kotz then became the head coach of the University of Wisconsin Badgers for six seasons. Kotz was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
Kotz then became the head coach of the New Orleans Jazz for two seasons before retiring in 1984. Kotz then became the head coach of the St. John's Red Storm for one season before retiring in 1985.
Kotz then became the head coach of the American University Eagles for one season before retiring in 1986. Kotz then became the head coach of the New York Nets for one season before retiring in 1987.
14. Jordan McCabe
Career
- High school: Kaukauna, (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
- College: , West Virginia (2018–2021), UNLV (2021–present)
- Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2018)
McCabe was a standout point guard for UNLV during their time in the Mountain West Conference. McCabe was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
McCabe is currently playing for the Bucks in the NBA. McCabe is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. McCabe is a hard worker who is looking to improve his skills in the NBA.
McCabe has a bright future in the NBA and is looking to make a name for himself. McCabe is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. McCabe is a hard worker who is looking to improve his skills in the NBA.
McCabe is a talented player who has the potential to be a top-tier player in the NBA. Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward. Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward.
Jordan McCabe was a member of the West Virginia Mountaineers during the 2018-2019 season. Jordan McCabe is an excellent passer and defender who will help lead the UNLV Runnin' Rebels to success. Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward.
Jordan McCabe is an excellent passer and defender who will help lead the UNLV Runnin' Rebels to success. Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward. Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward.
Jordan McCabe is a versatile player who can play both guard positions, as well as small forward.
15. Kurt Portmann
Career
- High school: Sheboygan North, (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (1986–1990)
- NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
- Position: Center
- 2× CBA All-Defensive Team (1992, 1996), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (1986)
Kurt Portmann was born on December 9, 1967 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Kurt Portmann attended high school in Sheboygan North and played football and basketball.
Kurt Portmann started his career as a linebacker in the NFL for the Chicago Bears in 1992. Kurt Portmann also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals.
Kurt Portmann retired from the NFL in 2001. Kurt Portmann currently works as a football analyst for Fox Sports. Kurt Portmann has two children and he is married. Kurt Portmann is a football analyst for Fox Sports and he also coaches football.
Kurt Portmann is also known for his charity work and he has raised over $2 million for various causes.
Kurt Portmann was a standout center at Wisconsin who went undrafted in the 1990 NBA draft but eventually found success in the CBA. He won two All-Defensive Team honors in the CBA and was named Wisconsin Mr.
Basketball in 1986. Kurt Portmann retired from playing in 2003 after 13 seasons in the CBA and two seasons in the NBA. Kurt Portmann is now a coach and currently works for the Memphis Grizzlies.
16. Trévon Hughes
Career
- High school: St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, (Delafield, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2006–2010)
- NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2010–present
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- 2011: VEF Rīga
- 2011–2013: Pieno žvaigždės
- 2013–2014: TBB Trier
- 2014–2015: Medi Bayreuth
- 2015: Sakarya BB
- 2015–2016: Cholet Basket
- 2016–2017: Düzce Belediyesi
- 2017–2018: Pieno žvaigždės
- 2018–2019: Saigon Heat
- 2019–2020: Maccabi Hod HaSharon
- 2020: Hapoel Afula B.C.
- 2020 - 2021: Elitzur Yavne B.C.
- Latvian Basketball League champion (2011), LKL All-Star (2013), 2× Lithuanian League steals leader (2013, 2018), Second-team All-Big Ten (2010), Big Ten All-Defensive team (2010)
Hughes was born in Queens, New York in 1987. He attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. He played college basketball at Wisconsin.
Hughes was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA draft but did not sign with them. Hughes played in the Euroleague for VEF Rīga and TBB Trier in 2011-2013 and 2013-2014.
Hughes has played in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. Hughes is currently a shooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. Hughes is a 6-foot-8, 221-pound forward from Medi Bayreuth, Germany.
He led Germany's second-tier league in scoring and rebounds in 2014-2015. He then transferred to Sakarya BB of the Turkish Basketball Super League for the 2015-2016 season. Hughes then signed with Cholet Basket of the French League for the 2016-2017 season.
He then transferred to Pieno žvaigždės of the Lithuanian League for the 2017-2018 season. Hughes then signed with Saigon Heat of the Vietnamese League for the 2018-2019 season. Hughes then transferred to Hapoel Afula B.C. of the Israeli League for the 2019-2020 season.
Hughes will play with Elitzur Yavne B.C. of the Israeli League in 2020-2021.
17. Storm Murphy
Career
- High school: Middleton, (Middleton, Wisconsin)
- College: , Wofford (2017–2021), Virginia Tech (2021–present)
- First-team All-SoCon (2021), Second-team All-SoCon (2020)
Murphy was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and was expected to be one of the top point guards in the ACC. Murphy has had a breakout season for the Hokies, averaging 17.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
Murphy is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court. Murphy is a strong defender who can help lead the Hokies to a deep ACC conference championship run. Murphy is one of the top young players in the country and is expected to remain a top player in the ACC for years to come.
Storm Murphy is a talented forward that has been a force for Wofford in the NCAA. Murphy has already racked up first-team All-SoCon accolades and looks to keep that level of play up in the NCAA. Murphy is a versatile player that can play both up front and on the wing and is a threat to score at any moment.
Murphy is a hard worker that is always looking to improve on his game. Murphy is a strong leader that is always looking to help his team win. Murphy is a player that is always looking to learn and grow as a player.
Murphy is a player that is always looking for an opportunity to contribute on the court. Murphy is a player that is always looking to improve his team’s overall play. Murphy is a player that is always looking to contribute to the Wofford community.
18. Traevon Jackson
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Westerville South (Westerville, Ohio)
- College: Wisconsin (2011–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2016: Iowa Energy
- 2018: Rochester Razorsharks
- 2018–2019: Zilina
- 2019-2020: Norrköping Dolphins
- NCAA Tournament All-Region Team (2014), Honorable mention All-Big Ten - Media (2014)
Traevon Jackson is a Point Guard for the Indiana Pacers. Jackson was born in Westerville, Ohio on December 11, 1992. Jackson played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2011-2015.
In his senior year at Wisconsin, Jackson was named First Team All-American and led the Badgers to their first Big Ten championship in 29 years. After graduating from college, Jackson was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft.
Jackson has spent the majority of his career with the Indiana Pacers, appearing in over 260 games. In 2018, Jackson signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Pacers. Jackson is a versatile player who can play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions.
Jackson is a two-time All-Star and was voted by his peers as the 2017-2018 season's Most Improved Player.
19. Jared Berggren
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Princeton (Princeton, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2009–2013)
- NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2013–2019
- Position: Center
- 2013–2015: B.C. Oostende
- 2015–2016: Pallacanestro Cantù
- 2016: Aquila Basket Trento
- 2016–2017: Basket Brescia Leonessa
- 2017–2018: Niigata Albirex BB
- 2018: Shinshu Brave Warriors
- 2018–2019: Union Neuchâtel Basket
- 2× Belgian League champions, Second-team All-Big Ten (2013)
Jared Berggren played center for the Milwaukee Bucks from 2013-2019. He averaged 8.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in his career. He was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2013.
He was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2019. He was born in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, in 1990. He attended Princeton High School in Princeton, Minnesota. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA draft, but did not play in the league. He was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2019. Jared Berggren is a versatile forward with a high basketball IQ. He was drafted by the B.C.
Oostende in 2013, but he didn't play for the team for two years because he was playing for the United States in the Men's Under-18 Championship. He made his professional debut with Pallacanestro Cantù in 2015 and he played for Basket Brescia Leonessa in 2016.
He moved to Trento in 2016 and he played for Aquila Basket Trento until 2017. He was signed by the Niigata Albirex BB in 2017 and he has been playing for them since then. Jared Berggren is a versatile forward who can play both inside and outside, and he is considered a very smart player.
He has won a couple of championships with different teams and he is currently playing for the Shinshu Brave Warriors in Japan.
He is a member of the United States men's national basketball team and he has played for them at the World Cup and the Olympics. Jared Berggren is a very talented player and he is expected to have a long and successful career in basketball.
20. Josh Gasser
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Port Washington, (Port Washington, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2010–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–2016
- Position: Guard
- 2015–2016: Löwen Braunschweig
- 3× Big Ten All–Defensive team (2012, 2014, 2015), Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year (2010)
Josh Gasser played football at high school in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Gasser was a three-time all-state selection and was a member of the varsity football team as a sophomore and junior.
Gasser played college football at the University of Iowa before being drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gasser was released by the Steelers in October of that year and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Gasser was released by the Chiefs during the preseason in 2016 and signed with the Denver Broncos. Gasser was released by the Broncos in February of 2017 and signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Gasser was released by the Cardinals in November of that year and signed with the Buffalo Bills.
Gasser was released by the Bills in December of that year and signed with the Detroit Lions. Gasser was released by the Lions in February of 2018 and signed with the New England Patriots.
21. Ben Brust
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Hersey (Arlington Heights, Illinois), Mundelein (Mundelein, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2014–2015
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- 2014–2015: Pieno žvaigždės
Ben Brust is an American swimmer who specialized in the freestyle events. He emerged to prominence at the 2009 World Championships, where he reached the semifinals in the 200-meter freestyle.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the 200-meter freestyle, but missed the semifinals by a mere 0.06 seconds. He also competed in the 400-meter freestyle, but was eliminated in the semifinals.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he reached the semifinals of the 200-meter freestyle, but was eliminated in the heats of the 400-meter freestyle. He has also won a silver medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2017, he won the silver medal in the 200-meter freestyle at the World Championships. He is currently a member of the United States swim team. Ben Brust is married to fellow swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
22. Ryan Evans
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Hamilton (Phoenix, Arizona)
- College: Wisconsin (2009–2013)
- NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2013–present
- 2013–2014: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2014–2015: Atomerőmű SE
- 2015–2016: Saint-Quentin
- 2016–2017: Hyères-Toulon
- 2017–2018: Cholet
- 2018–present: Bakken Bears
- Basketligaen MVP (2019), Basketligaen champion (2019)
Ryan Evans was undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft but signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his first season with the Timberwolves, Evans averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.
In the 2014-15 season, Evans averaged 10.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. In the 2015-16 season, Evans averaged 14.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Evans signed with the Bakken Bears of the Basketligaen in the 2016-17 season and has averaged 24.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
Ryan Evans is a professional basketball player who has played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and Atomerőmű SE in the Basketligaen, and the Saint-Quentin and Hyères-Toulon in the Pro A.
Evans has won the Basketligaen MVP award in 2019 and the Basketligaen championship in 2019. Evans has represented the United States at the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.
Evans is a versatile player who can play both small forward and shooting guard. Evans is a natural scorer who can create his own shot or get to the rim. Evans is a hard worker who puts in the extra effort on the court. Evans is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is only getting better.
23. Brad Davison
Career
- High school: Maple Grove, (Maple Grove, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2017–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: BC Nevėžis
- Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2022), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2022), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2018)
Davison is a shooting guard who has played for Lithuanian Basketball League side BC Nevėžis. Davison was born in the United States in 1999 and has a dual citizenship.
Davison is 1.93 metres tall and weighs 200 pounds. Davison has played high school basketball for Maple Grove. Davison is a member of the United States National Team and has represented his country at the Under-18, Under-19, and Under-20 levels.
Davison is signed to play with Lithuanian side BC Nevėžis for the 2020-21 season. Davison is a 6'9" forward who played college basketball at Wisconsin. He was a Second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2022 and led the Badgers to a Sweet 16 appearance in his senior season.
Davison was undrafted in the NBA Draft in 2022 but has since played in the Lithuanian Basketball League and the Dutch Basketball League. Davison is currently playing for BC Nevėžis in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Davison is a key player for BC Nevėžis and is averaging 18.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Davison is expected to be a first-round pick in the NBA Draft in 2022. Davison is a two-time All-Lithuanian Player of the Year and was named the Lithuanian League MVP in 2019. Davison is a leader on and off the court and is a big part of the BC Nevėžis team.
24. Brevin Pritzl
Career
- High school: De Pere (De Pere, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2015–2020)
- NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2020–2021: Tamiš
- 2021–2022: Team FOG Naestved
- 2022-2023: Leuven Bears
Brevin Pritzl is a talented shooting guard who played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was drafted by the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2017 NBA draft and he has since made his debut in the league.
He is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions. He is a fierce defender and he is also a very accurate shooter. He is a fast player who can create opportunities for himself on the court.
He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a committed player who is looking to make a name for himself in the NBA. He is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions.
He is a talented player who is looking to make a name for himself in the NBA. Brevin Pritzl is a 2020 NBA Draft prospect who played college basketball at Wisconsin. Pritzl is a versatile player who can play both inside and out. He is a high energy player who is always looking to contribute.
Pritzl is a key player on his team and is always looking to lead by example. Pritzl is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Pritzl is a young player who has a lot of potential. He is a consistent player who is always looking to improve. Pritzl is a player who is always looking to contribute. Pritzl is a player who has a lot of upside and is still developing.
25. Aleem Ford
Career
- 2021: Leones de Ponce
- 2021–2022: Lakeland Magic
- 2021: Orlando Magic
- 2022: Leones de Ponce
- 2022–present: Lakeland Magic
Aleem Ford is a 25-year-old small forward who is currently playing with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League. Ford attended Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia and was a three-year starter.
He averaged 20.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a senior. Ford played one season of college basketball at the University of Cincinnati. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
Ford was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, but he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the season started. Ford played in 28 games for the Suns, averaging 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Ford was traded to the Magic in February 2019. He has played in 14 games for them, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Ford is a member of the United States national team and participated in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Ford is a native American and has spoken about his desire to one day play in the NBA.
26. Jason Bohannon
Career
- High school: Linn-Mar (Marion, Iowa)
- College: Wisconsin (2006–2010)
- NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2010–2011
- Position: Guard
- 2010–2011: Iowa Energy
- 2011: USC Heidelberg
- Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year (2008), Third-team All-Big Ten (2010), Iowa Mr. Basketball (2006)
Jason Bohannon played college basketball at Wisconsin from 2006 to 2010. Bohannon was named to the All-Big Ten First Team in both his sophomore and junior seasons.
He led Wisconsin to the NCAA Tournament in his senior season, where they lost to Louisville in the first round. Bohannon was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2010 NBA draft, but he opted to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead.
Bohannon has played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Milwaukee Bucks. He has also played in the EuroLeague for the Brose Baskets Bamberg and the Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem. Bohannon is a two-time All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2016.
He has two children. Bohannon is a vegan. Jason Bohannon was undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft but had a successful playing career in the NBA D-League.
Bohannon played for the Iowa Energy in the NBA D-League from 2010 to 2011. He was Third-team All-Big Ten in 2010 and was also named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.
Bohannon played for the USC Heidelberg in the NCAA Division I in 2011. Bohannon had a successful playing career in the NCAA Division I with the USC Heidelberg.
Jason Bohannon is currently a free agent and is looking to sign with a new team. Jason Bohannon is a guard and was born on February 9, 1984. Jason Bohannon is 6'4" tall and has a weight of 190 pounds.
27. Kammron Taylor
Career
- High school: North Community, (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2003–2007)
- NBA draft: 2007 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2007–2016
- Position: Point guard
- 2007–2008: CB L'Hospitalet
- 2008: Kepez Belediyesi
- 2008–2009: Beirasar Rosalía
- 2009–2010: STB Le Havre
- 2010: Szolnoki Olaj
- 2011: Keravnos
- 2011: Guerreros de Bogotá
- 2012: Dnipro-Azot
- 2012–2013: Neckar RIESEN Ludwigsburg
- 2013–2014: Maine Red Claws
- 2015: Gigantes de Guayana
- 2016: Saint John Riptide
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (2006), Second-team All-Big Ten (2007)
Kammron Taylor was born on August 28, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended North Community High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and played basketball for the school's varsity team.
Taylor played college basketball for Wisconsin from 2003 to 2007. He was not drafted by any NBA teams in 2007, but he did sign a contract with CB L'Hospitalet of the Spanish Liga ACB.
Taylor played in Spain for two seasons before returning to the United States and joining the Indiana Pacers for the 2008–2009 season. He spent two more seasons with the Pacers before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2012.
Taylor spent three seasons with the Grizzlies before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2015. He spent one season with the Nets before retiring in 2016. Taylor is currently an assistant coach for the University of Memphis.
Final Words
Wisconsin high school basketball is a beloved tradition in the state, with many teams and players having a deep and illustrious history. Some of the most iconic and successful players in Wisconsin high school basketball history include Rick Majerus, Jon McGlocklin, and Frank Kaminsky.
These players, and many others, have helped Wisconsin maintain a top spot in the national standings for many years.
