Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 2, Class of 2028

(listed alphabetically)

Doedens averaged 7.8 points per game and shot nearly 50% from three last season as a freshman. He had an impressive club season with the Wisconsin Academy. Doedens is a quick lead guard that seemingly can get to the rim when he chooses. Defenses have to choose to take away the shot or the drive with Doedens which makes him incredibly more difficult to guard.

Like older brother Jack, Joey is one of the top players in his class and garnering national attention. At 6-5, he plays well beyond the years of a sophomore as he has a great feel for the game. Kohnen though just a sophomore, already has offers from Iowa State, Nebraska, and Wisconsin and he hasn’t even played a minute of his second year of varsity hoops. Slinger is one of the top teams in Division 2 this season, and if the Owls get to the Kohl Center, the state will be able to see the sensational sophomore on the grandest stage.

Kowal, like older brother Ian, plays like a coaches kid; high IQ, fundamentally sound, consistent in making the right decision. He is part of a very talented sophomore group for the Hilltoppers and the most experienced, having averaged 9.9 points during his freshman campaign. At 6-3, there still may be room for growth in his frame, but he possess all the qualities to make an impact on both sides of the ball on the hardwood.

Kowske is the son of former Wisconsin forward Andy Kowske and was one of the top freshman in the state last year, having averaged 7.7 points per game for the Lions in a very tough Woodland-West conference. The 6-4 wing shot 44.3% from beyond the arc, averaged 4.5 rebounds per game, and tallied nearly a block per game in just his freshman season. Those numbers indicate a player that has a high motor, athletic ability, and basketball sense to impact a game in a number of ways.

Williams averaged 11.8 points per game as a sophomore with the Northstars. He’s a well put together 6-5 wing that offensively can score in a handful of ways. While he can attack the rim relentlessly, he’s equally comfortable in the mid-range. His work ethic and motor set him apart from his peers where he rebounds aggressively, defends the entire court, and gets to loose balls.

Wittnebel will be a name to know in the Class of 2028, whether it be this season or next. The 6-6 wing is arms and limbs and has worked on his game at nauseam. The lank of Wittnebel makes him a matchup nightmare. As comfortable as he is attacking from the wing, Wittnebel has an above average back-to-the-basket game where he can turn, elevate, and score consistently.

Honorable Mentions: Tommy Check, La Crosse Logan; Gavin McRoberts, Onalaska; Kellan Larkin, Brookfield Central; Mace Miskel, Whitefish Bay; Emmett Munson, Burlington; Afanyu Nfor, Brookfield Central; Vinnie Walker, Brookfield Central; Chris Watts, Milwaukee Bay View