Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 2, Class of 2027

(listed alphabetically)

Chapman was a second team All-Badger Small selection a season ago and was the second option to one the state’s top ever scorers, Josh Manchester. This year, he’ll take the reigns and run with it and is poised for a huge senior season. After a good club season, Chapman has committed to play at Division 2 Hillsdale next season. The 6-5 wing averaged nearly 13.0 points per game as a junior. He plays well off the dribble, can catch and shoot, and has a great feel for the game, never letting it get too fast.

Cook is one of the top shooters in the state, having buried 87 triples a season ago at a 37.7% clip. He comes into his senior year with 1,333 career points and over 250 made triples. Cook however is more than just a shooter as he’s devoted his time to improving his overall game which has led to an offer from in-state Milwaukee. Cook stands at 6-2 and has added strength and quickness to his frame which has elevated his skill set.

Gerke has been a prolific scorer since he touched the varsity floor as a freshman. The crafty 6-3 shooting guard comes into his senior year with 1,543 career points. His range reaches well beyond the three-point line and uses good footwork, a change of pace dribble, and a variety of finishes to get the ball through the hoop. Gerke enjoys the catch and shoot, but is a creator off the bounce.

Gwinn is a strong, athletic, and poised lead guard for a Racine Park team that is two years from a state tournament berth. Gwinn blossomed last season stepping into the main scorer role for the Panthers, where he averaged 19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He now stands 6-3 and his mixture of size and skill make Gwinn an absolute nightmare to guard.

Hendricks plays basketball in the same backcourt as his twin brother AJ and those two are one of the better duos in the state. Austin was an Fox River Classic first team and all-defense team selection as a junior as he averaged 15.6 points 4.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.Hendricks is a coaches dream. He buys into the defensive side of the game, taking on the best guard/wing matchup each night. He also does a bit of everything on the offensive side, even knock it down from deep where he buried 47.9% of triples a season ago.

Julien got to come out to a state-wide audience a season as he led Whitefish Bay to a Division 2 State championship, including a dominant performance over North Shore rival Slinger in the championship game. The 6-4 wing is lanky, crafty, and is a legitimate three-level scorer. He averaged 18.4 points and 5.3 rebounds as a junior and has committed to NCAA Division 1 St. Thomas following the year. Julien is a quiet leader that can take over any game at any point.

Kohnen is one of the top players in the state regardless of class. He’s committed to play for TJ Otzelberger at Iowa State and will come in to his final school-ball season with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. The Owls fell to North Shore rival Whitefish Bay in the Division 2 championship a season ago, so there is unfinished business in Slinger. Kohnen has everything a college coach wants in a player; size (6-6), smarts, and the ability to score from anywhere in the half court. He can score it from deep, off the dribble pull up, and is equally comfortable with his back to the rim playing near the rim.

Krueger shot up boards over the last calendar as he continued to grow physically and also his skillset improved at a high rate. That came with a plethora of offers this spring, resulting in his commitment to Colorado State. Another player on this list that got to play in front of the state-wide audience in Madison a season ago, the 6-10 Krueger is one of the top post players in the entire state. He collects rebounds like some collect sports cards, and his offensive game has come a long way where can score outside of his back-to-the-basket post game. McFarland is a team to watch in Division 2 again this year and Krueger is a huge reason why.

If you like to see the ball go in the hoop, Rogers is a good player to tune in to during the season. He’s scored the ball at a high rate over the last three seasons and last year he averaged 19.0 points and 4.3 assists per game. At 6-0 he may seem undersized, but Rogers makes up for it with his quickness, instincts, and ball-handling abilities. After another good club season, Rogers committed to NCAA Division 1 Northern Illinois. He and Oliver Belot are one of the better one-two guard duos the state has to offer.

Servais can get it going from deep, leads the La Crosse Central offense, and defends at a high level. Those are a few reasons why he was a WBCA All-State honorable mention selection a season ago. On top of his offensive prowess, Servais buys into the defensive side of the game. He tackles difficult assignments on the perimeter and has great lateral quickness on that side of the ball.

Albee is one of a group of Catholic Memorial seniors that will look to lead the Crusaders in 2026-27. He’s recently picked up a handful of offers from including Wisconsin Lutheran college. Albee was a first team All-Classic Eight selection a season ago. He’s most comfortable with the ball in hi hands, creating shots for himself or his teammates off the bounce.

Belot and teammate Michael Rogers Jr. form one of the top backcourt duos in the state. Like his back court mate, Belot can get it going from anywhere on the court and find the bottom of the net. As a junior he averaged 16.4 points per game and shot 36.8% from deep. The smooth lefty plays well int he pick and roll and has a quick trigger when coming off those screens where the defense leaves space.

Calloway is poised for a huge season with a Wauwatosa East team that has taken great strides the last few years and is will be a team to watch in 2026-27. The 6-0 guard is electric with the ball in his hand and plays downhill as well as anyone. Defenders can’t sleep when guarding him on the perimeter as his first step can get by most. As a junior he averaged 18.8 points per game and was a first-team All-Greater Metro selection. Calloway currently holds offers from Division 3 schools Lakeland and St. Norbert.

Crull is the quarterback for the Spartans football team and a quarterback on the court. As a junior he averaged 19 points and 6 rebounds per game was an an honorable mention all-state selection. The 6-5 wing provides one of the better guard/post combos in the state with teammate Eli Krueger and the two will enter their third year as varsity starters. Crull is a heady guard that is a willing facilitator but can also knock down difficult shots off his own creation.

Robert has size, instincts, and athleticism, all traits a coach wants in a basketball player. The 6-8 forward averaged 18.1 points and 9.0 rebounds as a junior, earning Big Rivers first team all-conference honors. His defensive instincts are top-notch as evidence by his 46 blocks and 42 steals in 28 games a season ago.

Honorable Mentions: Jayden Bartels, Holmen; Cole Betker, Racine Park; Jack Broderson, Whitefish Bay; Edward Bullock, Nicolet; Ryan Dalhoe, New London; Keegan DeGeorge, Waukesha South; James Ferguson, Milwaukee Lutheran; Graeson Geiger, Fort Atkinson; Matthew Goedheer, Catholic Memorial; Max Gogin, Wauwatosa West; Abe Gretzinger, Rhinelander; AJ Hendricks, Notre Dame; Avery Holliman, Racine Horlick; Anthony Jones, La Crosse Central; Justin Jones, Pius XI Catholic; Camden Kolstad, Marshfield; Max Michalak, Whitnall; Jackson Nordin, Shawano; Carter Rivas, Baraboo; Massimo Ruz, Pius XI Catholic; Carson Samson, West De Pere; Bohdan Schmit, Pulaski; Isaiah Yuenger, Beaver Dam