Updated 2019 Rankings: Highest Debuts
Just because the guys in Iowa’s 2019 class are heading into their senior seasons, doesn’t mean it’s too late to start climbing up the prospect rankings. These eight guys, for a variety of reasons, have gone undiscovered up until recently, but…
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Continue ReadingJust because the guys in Iowa’s 2019 class are heading into their senior seasons, doesn’t mean it’s too late to start climbing up the prospect rankings. These eight guys, for a variety of reasons, have gone undiscovered up until recently, but a big offseason has propelled them into the latest installment of rankings. Below, we’ll take a look at the eight highest debuting players.
Harouna Sissoko (Grand View Christian) — No. 8
It’s not every rankings update when you get a guy who debuts in the top-10. But now, for the second straight update, we have a Grand View Christian transfer who plops into the the elite ranks. Last time, it was Issa Samake, a guy who electrified fans at the state tournament and committed to Drake this summer. This time, it’s another Mali-born big-man, Harouna Sissoko, who, with great size, athleticism and versatility, is a D1 prospect who is currently Iowa’s highest-ranked available 2019.
Jaren Nelson (Linn-Mar) — No. 62
In some cases, especially within high school hoops programs that are among the elite, it can take a little while longer for guys to break out and become discovered. Linn-Mar is one of those elite programs, and Nelson is one of those guys. A 6’4 guard, Illinois Division II school Quincy thought it appropriate to offer him this past summer. And anyone with a D2 offer under their belt is sure to be a top-75 player in their class.
Iziah Paulsen (Liberty) — No. 75
A guard as dynamic as Paulsen was sure to make a strong debut in this installment of rankings. He was sensational at the Prep Hoops Summer Challenge in Chicago this past July, and seems poised to have a monster season with the Lightning this winter. Quickness and athleticism are his strengths, and he’s as explosive as almost any guard in Iowa.
Chase Winterboer (Ballard) — No. 101
He was a guy who had a big junior season, and probably should have been included in the last installment of rankings. After seeing him play in person at the Grand View Team Camp in June, he was a no-brainer to enter this installment. A combo-guard with a particular ability to hit from deep, Winterboer could score 20 points per game this season for the Bombers.
Jack Campbell (Cedar Falls) — No. 113
Just a pure athlete, Campbell is better known for his ability on the football field (he’ll be headed to Iowa next season to play linebacker), but that translates well on the hardwood. He’s a 6’4 big-man, but is stronger and more nimble than other bigs, and was flashing some serious skills at the Drake Team Camp this past spring.
Nathan Weaver (Chariton) — No. 115
He was dominant at the Grand View Team Camp, and at 6-foot-4 with an ability to score from inside and out, he could be in line for a monster senior season at Chariton. Division III and NAIA schools were just starting to get involved this past spring and summer. There will likely be plenty of interested recruiters in the stands this winter at Chargers games.
Jackson Kochendorfer (St. Edmond) — No. 123
Another guy who was on the cusp on being ranked when we released the last installment of rankings in April, but used some strong performances this offseason to make him a sure-thing prospect. He’s a lights-out 3-point shooter, who canned 72 3s at a 43 percent clip last season, and in one of our viewings of him this summer he made his first seven 3 attempts.
Trenton Beck (Carlisle) — No. 130
At the Simpson Team Camp this past spring, Beck was one of the best overall players we saw. Naturally, quick stats was checked after a 33 point performance at that event, and we were shocked to see he averaged just 3.4 points per game last season as a junior. He’s tall, long and skilled, with a nice mix of strength and finesse. He’ll have a breakout senior season for the Wildcats.