Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 4, Class of 2027

(listed alphabetically)

Badwan doesn’t necessarily get the notoriety playing at Salam as many of his peers do. However, the 6-3 senior can hoop. Last year he averaged 34.1 points and 11.8 rebounds, though the competition wasn’t always the most resistant. He can absolutely score the ball and has shown in the club season and at showcases that he can hang with the best in the state. He picked up a Division 1 offer from Morgan State last spring and has a chance to go over 2,000 career points this winter.

Damrow was a first team All-Big East North selection a season after he averaged 19.6 points and 8.5 rebounds for the 21-win Tigers. He’s extremely versatile in his game as he’s played in the post, but also the 6-5 senior can play either guard position. Damrow’s ability to effect the game with his above-average rebounding and then immediately start the break set him apart. He’s likely to garner attention from more Division 3 colleges as the school ball season progresses.

Gulseth can score the ball, plain and simple. He can command the offense and did so to the tune of 21.1 points and 4.2 rebounds and being named the Player of the Year in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference. Gulseth buried 80 three-point shots last season at a 36.2% clip and is a threat to knock down a handful each and every night. The 6-2 senior has advanced his game from just that of a spot up shooter, into an overall playmaker. He has offers from a few in-state Division III schools and is likely to garner more.

Hoel has not just shot up vertically, but also up recruiting boards over the past two seasons, ultimately leading to him committing to NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State after receiving a handful of Division 1 offers. As a junior he averaged 20.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists and was an honorable mention all-state selection in Division 3. He has already surpassed 1,000 career points and is likely to become the school’s all-time leading scorer by season’s end. The 6-10 forward is exceptional at rim running, paint protection, and can score in a handful of different ways.

Jerome also was an honorable mention all-state selection as a junior last year after he averaged 20.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game for the 19-win Bulldogs. Jerome is a strong athlete and at 6-4 serves as a matchup nightmare. He can bully smaller defenders and blow by bigger and slower ones. What sets Jerome apart from many is his non-stop motor. He does not stop on the floor and seems to run on an everlasting battery.

Kenesie is one of the best multi-sport athletes in the state as he stars in football, basketball, and Baseball and St. Joes. In fact, he is committed to NCAA Division 1 Northern Iowa for football following this season. On the court, he’s a scoring point guard that can effect the game equally with his scoring and passing prowess. As a junior he averaged 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Skillset aside, he competes at a high level and plays with an even higher IQ.

Miggins is one of the top scorers in Division 4 after having averaged 27.2 points. Where he is underrated is his ability to effect the game with rebounding and facilitating the ball. He also averaged 7.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game en route to earning Capitol South Player of the Year and honorable mention all-state honors. Miggins shot 58% from the field and attempted 228 free throws a season which was third in the entire state, regardless of division. Miggins has grown as a leader, defender, and is primed for a big senior year.

Rombach comes into his senior year having scored 1,175 points after he averaged 22.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He was a first team Lakeland-West selection and currently has a long list of Division II offers including WIAC schools UW-River Falls and UW-Stout. The 6-3 guard can light the box score up and score from inside, mid-range or from deep. He buried 80 three-point shots at a 37.9% clip a season ago.

Schmidgall is a fun player to watch on the western side of the state. At 6-8 he’s still developing into his frame, adding strength year after year and growing his skillset. Last season he was an all-state selection after averaging 15.3 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. Schmidgall gave a commitment to Division 2 Upper Iowa earlier this year. He works hard, has developed his game year after year, and can absolutely take over any game with his scoring and rebounding ability. Paired with senior guard Jackson Tangley, it’s a dynamic duo that will be difficult to stop this upcoming season.

Zuberbuhler is a phenomenal multi-sport athlete. He’s quarterback for the defending state champion Redbirds and is heading to the Air Force after high school to play football at the Division 1 level. On the hardwood, he’s physical, skilled, and a hard worker. Last year Zuberbuhler averaged 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while earning all-state recognition. At 6-1 he effects games in handful of ways that make him one of the best in Division 4. On top of his offensive skillset, he can guard well above his height and buys into that side with his toughness and physicality.

Ahlensdorf comes into his senior season with plenty of varsity experience and an ability to effect games in a handful of different ways. The 6-5 forward can run for days and is one of the better overall defenders in Division 4. He can guard 1-5 and his timing and instincts set him apart from most. Get out of the way when Ahlensdorf comes down the lane because he has no problem dunking on anyone that stands in his way. As a junior he averaged 10.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Lowarance-Eischen can score in bunches, proof by the fact he averaged 21.0 points per game as a junior. The 6-6 forward can play in the pick and roll as the roller, but is equally effective with the ball in his hands in the one-on-one where he has taken strides in his game. Defensively he has solid instincts and effects the game with deflections both at the rim and in passing lanes; he averaged over a steal and a block per game last year. Lowrance-Eischen currently holds Division III offers from Lawrence and St. Olaf.

Another player The Prairie School that has been a varsity contributor for a few years, Perry is the steady beat for the Hawks. Not overly quick, Perry doesn’t dance with the ball in his hands and is intentional with his dribbling. He averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game a season ago. At 6-3, he plays with pace, poise, and physicality that allows him to get to his spots on the floor.

Tangley is a combo guard that has impressed over the last 12 months and earned a handful of Division 3 offers including in-state schools Ripon, St. Norbert, and UW-Stout. A season ago he averaged 13.1 points and 5.1 assists per game and earned all-conference first team honors. Tangley commands the offense with the ball in his hands and can pick and choose when to get his own and when to drop it off to his talented teammates.

Zimmerman earned first team All-Big East South honors after averaging 16.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game as a junior. Kohler is always in contention come playoff time and Zimmerman will be a huge reason why in 2026-27 as the 6-3 wing effects the game in a handful of different ways. He rebounds well above his height and his motor and work ethic get him to loose balls at a higher rate than many of his opponents.

Honorable Mentions: Will Adkins, Auburndale; Kyle Bergsbaken, Shiocton; Joey Coon, Saint Mary’s Springs; J’kari Crawford, Cambridge; Ryde Ehley, Living Word Lutheran; Luke Fairweather, Saint Mary Catholic; Nolan Julseth, New Glarus; Fin Kcrmar, Nekoosa; Keegan Kell, Lomira; Hudson Kieler, Cuba City; Deegn Kircher, Crandon; Griffin Nelson, Westby; Kolton Peters, Coleman; Easton Ripp, Poynette; Logan Schilling, Hurley; Mason Staudinger, Valders; Ryan Vanoss, The Prairie School; Luke Weber, Durand-Arkansaw