Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 4, Class of 2026

(listed alphabetically)

Broeske missed a majority of last season due to an injury early on. Back and ready to go for his senior campaign, the 6-9 forward leads a Lomira group that is one of the top contenders in Division 4. Broeske, when he was healthy, was a near impossible assignment for opposing defenders, as his mix of size and skill are tough to match up with. Broeske is hungry to get back on the court and is poised for a monster final year to his prep career.

Buschor and the rest of the Darlington Redbirds are coming off a state championship in football and one of the top teams in Division 4 in hoops coming into the season. Buschor is a a career 1,000 point scorer already and at 6-4, he’s multidimensional on the offensive end. Like most of the Darlington squad, he’s spent plenty of time in the weight room, which has aided him tremendously on the court where he can play either a physical or finesse game.

Like the two listed above, Cowley will lead one of the top contenders in Division 4 this upcoming season. A 6-2 combo guard, Cowley is a game manager in the best sense, but can also take it over with his scoring ability. He’s surpassed the 1,000 point mark already in his career and had averages of 18.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game; all of which are tops in the EWC for returning players.

Crane can really score the ball as proof by the fact he’s scored 1,324 points through his first three seasons. Playing for his mother Mary, one of the few female boys coaches in the state, Aiden has grown not just in height, but his basketball acumen. He has the IQ of a coaches’ kid. Crane can get it going from deep where he knocked down 70 triples a season ago.

Lischka is another 1,000+ point scorer to grace this list as he comes into his senior campaign with 1,167 points. The 6-0 guard can light it up from deep, but is a guard that shines on the physical side of things. On top of his scoring ability, Lischka rebounds as good as any guard in Division 4. He’s equally impressive on the defensive side of things where he had 72 steals and 21 blocks a season ago. Lischka’s instincs put him in position to jump passing lanes and meet would-be scorers near the rim.

Mumm has scored a lot of points over his three varsity seasons and averaged over 28 points per game last year. This season, the Clayton senior, will be a part of a new co-op with Prairie Farm, but that shouldn’t change his impact on a game. The 6-0 guard has a great work ethic, improved skillset, and can fill stat sheets up at an alarming rate.

Risler is a score first guard that has a knack for putting the ball in the hoop. If given space, the 6-3 shooting will make it hurt from deep. He knocked down 80 three-point shots a season ago while averaging 21.5 points per game. Risler is lanky and forms a dynamic backcourt duo with sophomore DJ Cooper. Regis will be a contender in Division 4 this season and Risler is a big reason why. Currently Risler holds a handful of Division 3 offers.

Schwartz is another combo guard on this list that can score the ball at a high rate. He’s the reigning Player of the Year in the Flyway conference after averaging 22.7 points, and 4.3 assists per game. Schwartz is undersized at 5-10 but understands the pace of the game well which benefits him when attacking opposing defenses off the dribble.

Tyler doesn’t get all the attention he deserves playing with junior sensation Dooney Johnson. Make no mistake about it though, the 5-11 guard is one of the top players in Division 4. Tyler averaged 16.9 points and 4.1 assists per game as a junior and has 1,027 career points. He’s an ultra competitor and works hard on both sides of the ball.

The big man that stole the hearts of everyone at the state tournament a season ago. Westrich will once again help lead a very good Bonduel squad that will look to make a return trip to the Kohl Center. He’s the epitome of a good teammate and is a great complement for a guard heavy group that likes to shoot if from deep. Westrich is a Western Michigan football commit, and that physicality shows in his play on the court.

Bezlyk is a double-double machine for Spencer. Last season the 6-3 forwards averaged over 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. He has 1,193 points and 578 rebounds over the past three seasons. Bezlyk does everything for Spencer and despite the fact that he garners as much attention as he does on the defensive side, he still produces.

Farrell will likely miss time to start the season after suffering an injury earlier in the year. Once back though, he’s one of the top players not just in the Flyway, but in Division 4 as a whole. He’s a career 1,000 point scorer and has plenty of size in his frame where he’s versatile in his offensive and defensive assignments.

Gulke spearheaded the playoff run last season that saw the seven-seed Rockets advance all the way to the sectional finals, falling by just three points to The Prairie School. He averaged 19.3 points a season ago and has over 1,100 in his career. Gulke does a lot of his damage attacking the rim where he scores in the paint, pull-up, or mid-range.

Dominican is going to be another tough out this season in the Metro Classic and all of Division 4. Nixon will be a big reason why. He’s poised to step into a bigger role despite the fact he averaged double digit points a season ago. Nixon is 6-4 and well put together making him a matchup nightmare. He play primarily on the wing, but uses his frame and strength to bully smaller defenders near the rim.

Olson is an athletic wing that can soar above the rim and bang with the bigs down in the paint. He’s 6-7 with guard skills and attacks the rim like it’s his biggest arch enemy. Olson recently committed to Division 3 Bethel University. He averaged 18.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Olson is a playmaker that does a good job of taking games over when need be, but also creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Honorable Mentions: Will Franzen, Manitowoc Lutheran; Dominik Frozena, Roncalli; Isaiah Fugate, Unity; Karson Galvez, McDonell Central; Jaden Hardiman, Milwaukee Juneau; JJ Heikkinen, Phillips; Andrew Hoeser, Neillsville; Avery Jerabek, Kewaunee; Hayden Massman, Bangor; Barrett Meyer, Horicon; Cooper Michalski, Chequamegon; Peyton Powers, Columbus; Jackson Scholey, Belleville; Demetrius Taylor, Dominican; Kade Thoma, Crivitz; Mason Uhlenbrauck, Saint Mary Catholic; Brooks Vanderhoof, Stratford; Peyton Weinfurter, Auburndale; Drew Woelfel, Marathon