The Woods Recruiting Blog

Brayden Reinke is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young forwards in Wisconsin high school basketball.  Standing at 6'4" with a strong and developing frame, Reinke enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign that saw him earn Co-GNC Player of...

Jackson Funk, a 6’3” shooting guard from Cooper Liberty High School in Lubbock, Texas, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising guards in the Class of 2027.  Funk is not only a standout on the basketball court but also a...

Kamari Williams, a 6’1” shooting guard/wing from Sequoia Pathfinder Academy in Buckeye, Arizona, is building a reputation as one of the most exciting and competitive young players in the Class of 2026.  A proven winner, Kamari played an...

Xavier Tate, a Class of 2028 prospect from Ferndale High School in Detroit, Michigan, is a 5’5” combo guard who plays far bigger than his size suggests.  Despite being undersized at 110 pounds, Tate exhibits confidence, court awareness, and...

Bryson Dorris, a member of the Class of 2026, is making waves as a 6’3” wing/guard out of Greendale Martin Luther in Wisconsin.  With his current run on the prestigious 3SSB circuit playing for Jay Academy, Dorris is establishing himself as one of...

Samuel Bezlyk is an impressive young talent out of Spencer High School in Wisconsin, standing at 6’3” and weighing 210 pounds.  A member of the UTC Fire 17U squad, Samuel has shown to be an absolute force on both ends of the court.  Averaging a...

Chase Rackers is an athletic and exciting two-way player from Southern Boone High School in Ashland, Missouri, and a standout on the CoMo TNT Puma Circuit.  Standing at 6’2” with an eye-popping 42-inch vertical leap, Rackers brings a rare blend of...

Brian Renteria, a 6'0" point guard from Elkhorn Area High School (Class of 2026), has emerged as one of the most intelligent and reliable floor generals in Wisconsin’s high school basketball scene.  Carrying a strong 3.2 GPA and suiting up for the...

Joshua Williams is an emerging backcourt talent out of Nashville, Tennessee, whose all-around skill set and leadership qualities make him stand out in the Class of 2026.  Standing at 6’1", Williams plays both point guard and shooting guard,...

Standing at 6’3”, Jacob Pleyer represents everything a coach wants in a young guard prospect: leadership, determination, and a high basketball IQ.  Currently suiting up for the Grand Rapids Storm UAA and preparing for an impactful season with The...

Carson Prein, a 5’10” combo guard from Loyal High School and a standout member of UTC Fire, Class of 2027, is making waves in Wisconsin basketball circles.  Carson possesses a wiry but competitive frame that allows him to play both guard spots...

Tyler VanDerMeulen, a 6’0”, 160-pound shooting guard from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has quickly built a reputation as one of the top long-range sharpshooters in the class of 2026.  Representing the Kazoo Cougars varsity squad and competing on the AAU...

Alex Haines, a 6’6” center from Rosholt High School and member of the UTC Fire AAU program, is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing post prospects in his class.  His frame immediately stands out; at 6’6”, he brings length and a developing...

Let’s be honest, rankings exist for one reason: to drive conversation. That’s it.  They’re the sports world’s version of reality TV, dramatic, addictive, and mostly fake.  Useful for buzz?  Sure.  Useful for evaluation?  Not even close. Most...

If you’re building a basketball program off rankings, you’re building on sand.  The five-star system looks clean and easy, but real basketball success is messy, nuanced, and earned.  Rankings don’t reflect that. Some of the best college and pro...