Boys Basketball Preseason All-State: Division 4, Class of 2028

(listed alphabetically)

Bosdeck was the top scorer as a sophomore for the 25-win Kewaunee team a season ago, averaging 14.6 points and earning first team all-Packerland honors. The 6-4 forward is a standout defensive back and quarterback on the gridiron and uses tools from that sport to excel on the hardwood. Bosdeck was the Defensive Player of the Year in the conference and with his combination of size and athleticism, that versatility allows him to guard multiple positions. A good junior group back for the Storm, led by Bosdeck, and Kewaunee figures to be a team to watch in Division 4 yet again this year.

Cooper is the epitome of a hooper. He is lightning quick with the ball in his hands and can score in bunches, but is also a top-notch passer. As a sophomore he averaged 18.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game and was an honorable mention all-state selection. Cooper backs down from none and plays with a confidence that gives him the ability to move on to the next play and not back down from any challenger. From a skillset standpoint, Cooper shot 46% from three and can take games over with his ability to score off the dribble.

Evans can take games over with his playmaking ability on the basketball court. He’s already a two-year varsity starter and averaged 20.0 points per game last year with the Timberwolves. Evans is extremely quick with the ball in his hands and can blow by defenders in a blur. From there, he can score at the rim over most defenders, or finesse his way around larger and longer ones. Evans currently holds a Division 1 offer from Bethune-Cookman.

Fitzsimons has had a large impact on the Darlington team for two years now going into his junior season. A first team all-SWAL selection as a sophomore, he averaged 13.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. The 6-3 combo guard is also a standout on the football field and like many in the Darlington program, has bought into the weight room and physical side of the game of basketball. Those physical tools along with Fitzsimon’s basketball skill make him one of the better juniors in Division 4.

Garibay plays with high IQ, a toughness to him, and does things fundamentally that often get overlooked. At 6-0, he and backcourt mate Christopher Kenesie play off one another extremely well and can play with the ball in their hands, or play on a string with the other off ball. As a sophomore Garibay averaged 12.5 points in the ever-challenging Metro Classic Conference.

Wassil has been a steadying piece of the puzzle for The Prairie School the past two seasons, including their state tournament run when he was a freshman. The Hawk team around him is talented, so he doesn’t always get to spotlight his individual talent like some of the others on this list. However, make no mistake, the 6-3 guard can do it all. Wassill averaged 8.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game as a sophomore, showcasing his ability to effect the game in a multitude of ways.

On a 17-win Zephyrs squad from a season ago, Brenn was the second leading scorer as a sophomore at 13.9 points per game. He shot the ball at a 46.4% clip from deep and added 5.1 rebounds per game while earning honorable mention all-conference honors. The 6-7 wing is multi-faceted in his offensive repertoire and is a matchup nightmare. He can play off ball in the catch and shoot or pick and roll, but also is skilled enough to get his shot with the ball in his hands.

Cliff averaged 7.7 points per game as a sophomore and should see an uptick in production this year with the graduation of Donovan Cowley and Dominik Frozena. The 6-1 guard has great strength and lateral quickness in his frame and can effect the game on both ends as he’s a pesky on-ball defender that can get deflections and steals on dribblers and in passing lanes.

Demske averaged a double-double as a sophomore last year with the Orioles, putting up 10.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Playing alongside Charlie Hoel, this duo is the best big man duo in Division 4 and cause havoc for many small school teams. Demske continues to develop as a shooter, and as that comes along, will only make him more difficult to defend.

Harbort showed his grit, toughness, and competitiveness on the biggest stage in the state last year at the state tournament in Madison. He was a big reason why the Blue Jays came home with a silver ball in Division 4. Harbort is unafraid on the court and at 6-5, he’s comfortable using his physicality on the court. He averaged 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while earning second team all-Capitol South honors a season ago.

Patterson is set to take on a much bigger role with the Pointers as he’s the lone major contributor back from the 20-win squad a year ago. As a sophomore he averaged 7.9 points and 4.0 rebounds and was an honorable mention all-conference selection. The lefty guard is 6-3 and has added strength over the offseason which can only further enhance his on-court production.

Polkoski averaged 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore and was a second team all-Dunn-St. Croix selection a season ago. The 6-6 wing can do a bit of everything on the court on the offensive side of things. His size allows him to score both near the rim and in the mid-range, but he also buried 36 triples a season ago while shooting 45% from beyond the arc.

Honorable Mentions: Colton Arpke, Crivitz; Kiptyn Brown, Boscobel; Oscar Brown, Cambridge; Brooks Cowley, Melrose-Mindoro; Bode Falkner, Mondovi; Dane Harrell, Kewaunee; Tegan Lydon, Colfax; Paceler Moll, Poynette; Landon Rakestraw, Neillsville; Beau Spindler, Mondovi; Graham Vredevled, Markesan