Now that we have arrived at the midpoint check in of the 2025-26 boys basketball season around Wisconsin, it’s time to take a look at some of Central Wisconsin’s top performers.
From Stevens Point to Wisconsin Rapids, we have seen new and familiar faces make their imprints on games all season with multiple impact underclassmen arriving onto the scene in grand fashion.
Here is a look at 20 of the top boys basketball players in the area thus far, based on stats and team contributions.
Brody Gilberston, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln: After finishing last season averaging 14.6 points per game for the Red Raiders, Gilbertson has exponentially boosted his production, and currently resides in the state’s top-25 scorers per game. Up to this point, Gilbertson has turned in five 30-point outings and posts four rebounds, two assists and a steal per contest.
Quincy Pfender, Newman Catholic: Pfender is currently posting 22.7 points per game for the Fighting Cardinals, good enough for first place in the Marawood South. He’s one of the most productive two-way players in the area, adding 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.9 steals per game, which is the second best average in the conference.
Marcus Kohl, Rosholt: Kohl (22.5 points per game) is putting together a commendable all-around season for Rosholt, during what’s been a back and forth season. Kohl not only leads the Central Wisconsin-South in points per game, but is also currently top-20 in the state in steals at 4.2 per game. Kohl is currently shooting 47.4 percent from 3-point range.
Dawson Luther, Pittsville: Luther has continued into his senior season as one of the area’s strongest two-way options in the area. His 22.4 points per game is good for second-best in the Central Wisconsin-South conference, and he adds 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
Brayden Reinke, Mosinee: Reinke stuffs the stat sheet for Mosinee, leading his team and the Great Northern conference in points per game, tallying 21.2 per showing. His 8.4 rebounds per game is currently in a two-way tie with Northland Pines’ Mylo Albrecht for the best in the conference. His 3.4 assists has him top-10 in the GNC while his 2.6 steals is good for top-5.
JT Schlaefer, Assumption: Schlaefer is once again scoring at a high clip for Assumption, currently posting 20 points per game which is second-best in the Marawood South league. As the Royals most productive player, Schlaefer adds 6.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per outing.
Nolan Bork, Adams-Friendship: Bork, an impact sophomore, is making his presence felt in a strong South Central conference. He leads the conference with 3.4 steals per game, and is a top-5 scorer in the conference, responsible for 20.4 points per game. As one of the strongest all-around players in the area, Bork adds 6.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists to the slate for the Green Devils.
Zandyr Barke, Wittenberg-Birnamwood: In the 2025-26 season, Barke has picked up the baton as Wittenberg-Birnamwood’s No. 1 scoring option this year. His 19.5 points per game is an eight point boost from where he finished last season, and has him currently third in the Central Wisconsin-East conference in points per game. The defensive pick pocket also leads the CWC-East in steals per game, snatching away 3.4 per outing.
Bryce Deegan, Loyal: Last season, Deegan finished as the Greyhounds third-leading scorer at 10 points per game. This year, he’s emerged as the top scorer in the conference, as his 19.5 points per game leads the Cloverbelt East. Deegan’s 7.5 rebounds per game is good for top-5 in the conference and he also snags a steal per game.
Caleb Decorah, Adams-Friendship: Decorah, another impact sophomore for the Green Devils, is currently the fifth-leading scorer in the South Central conference. Last year, Decorah finished averaging 7.5 points per game for Adams-Friendship but now bursted into one of the strongest scoring threats in the conference. So far, he’s posting 20.3 points per game, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game.
Chris Pohl, Marshfield: Pohl has responded to a stout junior season in which the Tigers fell short in the Division 1 state championship, by taking the reins as Marshfield’s most productive player. Amid another strong season for the Tigers, Pohl’s 19.5 points per game is second best in the Wisconsin Valley Conference. The shifty senior adds 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Riley Schultz-Becker, Athens: Schultz-Becker has his finger tips all over Marawood North conference statistics this year. He’s responsible for 18.3 points per game for the Bluejays which is top-3 in the league and also 8.6 rebounds which is second-best in the conference. As a facilitator, his 4.4 assists is the third best in the conference while leading the Marawood South in steals per game with 2.7.
Reed Fleischmann, Colby: Fleischmann’s 18.6 points per game makes him the second-leading scorer in the Cloverbelt East conference. This season, he’s emerged as one of the better two-way players in the area, adding 9.3 rebounds, which is top-3 in the conference and 2.8 steals for Colby during what’s been a tough season.
Mac Konieczny, Columbus Catholic: Konieczny is having another productive year scoring the ball for the Dons in 2025. After finishing last season as Columbus Catholic’s top scorer, he’s on pace to repeat that effort, currently tallying 18.2 points per game, which is the third best average in the Cloverbelt East conference.
Weston Nieman, Spencer: Nieman is posting 16.8 points per game for Spencer as a junior, forming a three-headed monster of a scoring option for Spencer who’s having a strong season. Nieman adds three rebounds, one assist and 2.3 steals per game which is third-best in the conference.
Andrew Hoeser, Neillsville: Hoeser’s productive 2025 season thus far has him currently leading the Cloverbelt East conference in blocks per game. He’s been one of Neillsville’s most reliable players for the past two seasons, and he’s picked up where he left off this year averaging 17.9 points per game and 9.5 rebounds.
Mathers McHone, Spencer: McHone is one of the players within Central Wisconsin who has taken the biggest leap of growth since the 2024-25 season. Last season, he finished in a two-way tie as the Rockets fourth-leading scorer, but now carries the offensive load as the team’s No. 1 scoring option. His 17.1 points per game leads Spencer’s offensive attack, and he adds seven rebounds and a steal per game.
Robbie Angiulli, Wausau East: Angiulli has emerged in 2025 as the WVC’s fourth-leading scorer as a paint presence for the Lumberjacks posting 17 points per game. His two blocks per game is good for a top-20 average in the state. Angiulli adds eight rebounds and two assists per game.
Cade Felch, D.C. Everest: Felch is amid his second consecutive season leading the charge for D.C. Everest’s offense as their top scorer. As a senior, he’s boosted his points per game total up four points from last season, currently responsible for 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game. Felch’s hot shooting has him leading the WVC in 3-pointers made per game, and shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.
Sam Bezlyk, Spencer: Bezlyk (15.5 points per game) rounds out Spencer’s three-headed monster as an intimidating, all-around paint presence. His 9.8 rebounds makes him an every night double-double threat and he leads the Cloverbelt East conference in boards per game, though he’s also the league’s top facilitator, producing 6.1 assists per outing.
Contact or send game stats/info to Sports Reporter Alfred Smith III at alfred.smith@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @AlfredS_III.
This article originally appeared on Wausau Daily Herald: 20 standout Central Wisconsin boys basketball players to keep eye on
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