Milwaukee Athletics

High School: One of the top seniors in the state and was named as a finalist for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association's prestigious "Mr. Basketball" award following an impressive career at Beloit Memorial High School … led the program to a 24-3 campaign his senior season … team was the No. 2 seed heading into the WIAA Division 1 playoffs … separated himself from other top players statewide with his prolific offensive production, finishing as the top scorer in the state of Wisconsin with his 37.5 point-per-game average … scored 49 points in his final contest at the state tournament and left Beloit Memorial as the program's all-time leading scorer … his 2,493 career points finished 12^th on the all-time list in Wisconsin history, with his 1,013 points as a senior the fourth-highest single season total in state history … shot over 60 percent from the floor overall, close to 45 percent from three-point range, and well over 80 percent from the free throw line … also averaged 8.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.9 steals a night for the Purple Knights … the 2025-26 Southern Lakes Conference Player of the Year … held offers from numerous programs before making Milwaukee his final destination … high honor roll member … four-year all-academic team member that also earned educational scholarships.

Personal: Son of Ashley Hereford … undecided on a major … chose Milwaukee because of the great coaches, it was close to home, and the great environment to grow … career goals are to claim freshman awards, stay consistent throughout his career, and be the best he can be by giving it his all … most memorable sports experience was his senior year of high school basketball, leading the state in scoring, and being a “Mr. Basketball” finalist … hobbies include basketball, hanging out with friends, and getting out in nature … born March 5, 2008.

Pronunciation: Amare Hereford … Ah-MAR-ee HER-ferd