Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 3, Class of 2027

(listed alphabetically)

Bahr was an all-state selection and Player of the Year in the Mississippi Valley Conference a season ago after averaging 19.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. At 6-5 he’s a matchup nightmare as a true combo guard that can play inside. He runs the point well and has above average vision while facilitating for his teammates. Bahr can score it from deep, in the mid-range, and is strong enough that he excels equally down near the block. Bahr’s versatility allows him to effect a game in a multitude of ways each and every night.

Becker is one of the more explosive scorers in the state as he has a great combination of size, athleticism, and skill. As a junior he averaged 25.7 points per game and was an all-state selection and co-Player of the Year in the Middle Border. On top of his physical traits and skillset, Becker is the definition of a competitor. He backs down from no challenger and attacks defenses relentlessly. He enters his senior year as Altoona’s all-time leading scorer with 1,384 points and has given a commitment to Division 2 Angelo State.

Brown is the top returner for a young and talented Science team in 2026-27 and is one of the better big men in the state. At 6-7, his skillset has grown with his body, becoming more of a threat on the court. Brown does his best damage down near the rim, but has developed his ball handling and overall skillset to improve his versatility. He currently holds offers from Division 1 schools Georgia Southern, Grambling State, and Incarnate word.

Davis is one of the most dominant players in the state, regardless of class of division. He’s committed to play at Iowa State following his senior year and is the reigning North Eastern Player of the Year and all-state selection. As a junior he averaged 21.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists and sits at 1,761 career points. Davis has a combination of size and skill that is enviable by any and his work ethic has pushed him to the top of many rankings. Davis effects games in every sense of the word, scoring, rebounding, facilitating, defense, and his ability make those around him better.

Jones is one of the top guards in the state with a lethal tool bag and scoring ability. The 6-4 guard is pure scorer that can do it at every level on the court. He knocked down 63 triples a season ago while averaging 25.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, earning all-state recognition. He gets downhill and can either finish off two or by rising above the rim and is equally comfortable taking one to two dribbles and pulling up for the mid-range jumper. Jones comes into the year with 1,259 points and gave a commitment to Division 1 Northern Illinois.

Ramczyk is one of the more steady leaders in the state, being one of the top guards regardless of division. Any night the 6-2 combo guard can fill the box score and push triple-double numbers. As a junior he averaged 23.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game earning all-state recognition. Ramcyzk is extremely efficient and has a great IQ which leads him to make better decisions more times than not. He comes in with 1,376 points over his three varsity seasons and is committed to NCAA Division 2 Northern Michigan.

Reinke has gotten better each and every season over the last three and has developed from just a post player into a versatile big man that plays with a non-stop motor. The 6-4 forward is strong and heady and his footwork sets him apart from others. Last season he averaged 20.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for head coach Matt Lindsey and returns from a group that was senior dominant a season ago. Reinke will shoulder an even bigger load on both ends of the floor and garner more attention than he has in years past. His steady improvement will set Reinke up for success despite that fact.

Velazquez can score the ball, plain and simple. He averaged 24.8 points per game as a junior, doing so from around the rim, beyond the arc, and from the foul line. Messmer will be a team to watch in the Midwest Classic this season and Velazquez serves as the catalyst for Coach Hailey’s group. At 5-10 Velazquez plays well above his height, utilizing quickness, ball handling prowess, and different finishes to put the ball in the hoop with others surrounding him.

Wollan’s size, athleticism, and motor set him apart from most. He was the co-Player of the Year in the Middle Border a year ago and an all-state selection as he averaged 25.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. He is one of the top dual-sport athletes in the state as he has committed to Wisconsin for football. Wollan uses that brute strength to get to his spot and score on the offensive side of things and lived at the free throw line, attempting 201 last year. The 6-4 forward is one of the more versatile defenders in the state as his combo of size and speed allow him to guard 1-5.

Wollin is a walking triple-double on any given night. He plays the game of basketball like a quarterback, something he has committed to Division 2 Winona State to do next season. Wollin’s vision and feel for the game are top notch as is his competitive nature. Last season Wollin was an all-state selection and Capitol-North Player of the Year after averaging 17.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, an 6.9 assists per game. When you look at the Lake Mills record book, Wollin’s name is already littered across it. He’ll lead an L-Cat group looking to get back to the Kohl Center for a third straight season.

Austin is another incredible dual-sport athlete within the Division 3 ranks, having committed to Western Illinois for football following his high school career. For the basketball team, he’s the top returner for a Racine Lutheran team that will once again be one of the best in the state in Division 3. A season ago Austin averaged 13.1 points and 6.7 rebounds. The 6-2 guard is poised to showcase his ability to handle the scoring load in 2026-27.

Djilas is one of three triplets that will suit up for Coach Carey this year at Brookfield Academy. The 6-7 combo guard can is a tough matchup for most defenders as he can score, facilitate, and rebound at a high level. He averaged 18.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game a season ago. At his height, he has great guard skills and has generated interest from Division 1 and 2 colleges.

Feske is a the steady engine that runs the Seymour squad and never seems to get too high or too low for Coach Kuchta. He comes into his senior year with 1,090 career points after averaging 15.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. The 6-3 forward plays with poise, has great footwork, and is the epitome of consistency. He recently committed to play at Division 3 UW-Eau Claire.

Kroll is just 35 points shy of 1,000 coming into his senior year and was an elite scorer in the northern part of the state a season ago, averaging 20.4 points per game. He does it from all three levels and has been doing so for three years. Kroll and teammate Tysen Teal form an athletic, strong, and high-scoring duo that figure to give defenses fits all season.

McConkey is the strong steady presence on Coach Schmelling’s team that also just happens to be a very good basketball player. The quarterback for the football team, McConkey plays with poise, IQ, and toughness on the hardwood. He is the reigning Player of the Year in the Coulee and an All-State selection a season ago after averaging 14 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

Wesenberg enter year four on the varsity roster for the Bonduel boys basketball and was a WBCA All-State selection a season ago. He’s scored 1,219 points in his prep career and averaged 19.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. The smooth lefty never seems frazzled on the court and plays with supreme confidence, not letting missed shots effect his aggressiveness.

Honorable Mentions: Braylon Backaus, Black River Falls; Kristian Bartl, University School; Drew Christensen, Edgewood; Collin Christian, Lake Mills; Jordan Coleman, University School; Lazar Djilas, Brookfield Academy; Kellen Donnelly, Somerset; Vinny Fox, Edgerton; Josh Green, St. Francis; Gavin Greene, Ashland; Owen Gunderson, Altoona; Ethan Hans, Lake Country Lutheran; Levi Hodgins, Peshtigo; Colton Larsen, Brillion; Grady Poppy, Platteville; Christopher Retic, Golda Meir; Quintyn Sandlin-Robinson, Audubon Tech; Kale Schneider, Lodi; Jayden Schoepp, Richland Center; Connor Sickler, East Troy; Caleb Springer, Hayward; Karder Tway, Evansville; Kaden Vandenberg, Freedom; Trevor Verhagen, Little Chute; McKale Wesley, Shorewood