The end of the Grassroots season marks the time for player rankings to be updated. The rankings are based off of what was observed in the 350+ games attended this Spring/Summer, as well as game film watched over each player. Here are 3 takeaways from the rankings as well as a watchlist of 10 players that could be added in the next update of the rankings.
1. General Notes
Newcomers:
#8 - Porter Bazil (Lincoln Northeast/Arizona Select 16U UAA)
#15 - Jake Brack (Omaha Skutt/OSA 16U 3SSB)
#16 - Lukas Helms (Lincoln Southwest/Lincoln Supreme 16U National 1)
#17 - Mitch Scholl (Omaha Skutt/OSA National 16U Lindburg)
#18 - Evan Werner (Elkhorn South/OSA National 16U Lindburg)
#19 - Wade Voss (Lincoln Southeast/Nebraska Supreme 16U UAA)
#20 - JJ Ferrin (Omaha Skutt/OSA National 16U Lindburg)
Stockrisers:
2. Bellevue West and Omaha Skutt have strong 2023 classes
Two of Nebraska's most successful basketball programs in recent memory are looking to continue that success with the 2023 class. 4 of the top 10 players attend Bellevue West, inlcuding new #1 Josiah Dotzler, new transfers #6 John Mitchell III and #9 TK Barnett, and sharpshooter #7 Jaxon Stueve. Omaha Skutt has the trio of Jake Brack (#15), Mitch Scholl (#17), and JJ Ferrin (#20) to give them 3 players in the Top-20 as well.
3. 2023 has a lot of scoring ability
2023 can get buckets. The class is full of terrific scorers, and the following list is how many points each noted player averaged as a Sophomore: John Mitchell III (33.4 PPG), Connor Millikan (26.6 PPG), Landon Classen (17.0 PPG), River Johnston (16.8 PPG), TK Barnett (14.2 PPG), Tate Odvody (13.0 PPG), Rylan Smith (12.8 PPG), and Brennon Clemmons Jr. (10.9 PPG). These players all can light up the scoreboard, and it can be really fun to watch.
Watchlist:
These 10 players didn't quite make the cut for the rankings, but they are in high consideration to be added in the next rankings. The list is in alphabetical order.
Ben Bourdreau (Papillion-La Vista/OSA National 16U Lindburg)
Preston Harms (Waverly/Lincoln Supreme 16U National 1)
Jacob Martin (Omaha South/Sal Elite 17U)
Trey Moseman (Millard South/OSA 16U 3SSB)
Barrett Olson (Grand Island/Powerhouse Hoops Post-Grad Queen)
Joey Rieschl (Creighton Prep/OSA National 16U Lindburg)
Lance Rucker (Millard South)
Antallah Sandlin'el (Lincoln Northstar/Nebraska Supreme 16U UAA)
Carter Tempelmeyer (Lincoln East/OSA National 16U Padilla)
Aidan Welch (Lincoln Southwest/Nebraska Supreme 16U UAA)