KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna High School’s standout senior forward Andrew Jensen has been named a finalist for the prestigious Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Mr. Basketball Award.

Jensen, who will attend De Paul University next fall, is one of ten semi-finalists for the award. Only seniors are eligible.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order:

  • Zavier Castillo, Greendale
  • Yusef Gray Jr., West Allis Central
  • Amare Hereford, Beloit Memorial
  • Andrew Jensen, Kaukauna
  • Cahlil Jones, Germantown
  • Josh Manchester, Mount Horeb
  • Chris Pohl, Marshfield
  • Kayden Schultz, Plymouth
  • JJ Zavatchin, Oostburg
  • Zavier Zens, Wisconsin Lutheran

The list will be trimmed to five finalists, to be announced at the completion of the regular season. The winner of the 2026 Mr. Basketball Award will be announced at the boys basketball state tournament.

Since 1982 the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association has awarded the most outstanding senior basketball player in the state the honor of Mr. Basketball. Nominees are determined by a committee of current WBCA Executive Board members. Voting for the honor is handled by a panel of WBCA Hall of Fame Coaches. For more information and history on the award, please click here.



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