Wells Fargo Advisors Shootout Session I Prospect Preview
The second annual Wells Fargo Advisors Shootout tips off this coming Saturday, January 12th, in downtown Cedar Rapids, with seven games on the slate. We get started with Bellevue vs. Durant at 10:15 am, and conclude with Linn-Mar vs. Cedar…
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Continue ReadingThe second annual Wells Fargo Advisors Shootout tips off this coming Saturday, January 12th, in downtown Cedar Rapids, with seven games on the slate. We get started with Bellevue vs. Durant at 10:15 am, and conclude with Linn-Mar vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy, with tip scheduled for 7:15 pm, and plenty of quality basketball in between. Below, we run through ten of the prospects that you should keep an eye on during this first session of action (Session II is on January 19th).
2019 PG Jake Hilmer (North Linn)
The state’s all-time leader in both assists and steals, the future Upper Iowa lead guard paces the state’s highest scoring offense, as the Lynx average over 90 points a game. He’s a lightning quick guard who looks to push the tempo as often as he can, combining elite court vision with creative passing skills to set up teammates in ways that few other players the state has ever seen can do.
2020 C Xavier Foster (Oskaloosa)
A seven footer, Foster has been a coveted prospect for programs across the country since before he even stepped foot on a high school floor. He combines elite size and length with fantastic athleticism to become the state’s (and one of the country’s) best rim protectors. He will also showcase a silky smooth stroke from behind the arc, the true embodiment of the modern day basketball big – a rim protector who can stretch the floor, and also score at the rim. He should provide plenty of highlights against a small Jefferson lineup.
2019 PF Cole Henry (Oskaloosa)
One of the most uniquely talented players in the state, the future Northern Iowa forward handles the ball a ton for Oskaloosa and at 6-10, is one of the best passers in the state, regardless of position. An athletic lefty who leads the break, facilitates, rebounds and finishes above the rim, the next step in his development will be fine tuning his jumper.
2020 G Will Henricksen (Marion)
The 5-11 junior guard has burst onto the scene this year for the Indians after transferring over from Cedar Rapids Xavier. He’s averaging 19.4 points a game, leads the team in assists and steals, and is shooting just under 45% from behind the arc. A gifted scorer with a knack for getting to the rim, he’s turned into one of the best scoring threats in 3A.
2020 SG Cameron Soenksen (Camanche)
A supremely athletic, 6-2 junior guard, Soenksen has been putting up big numbers for the Indians since he was a freshman. He has a tremendously green light, which combined with his “in the gym” range, can make for some explosive games. He’s also a treat to watch in transition, where his explosive athleticism allows him to finish above the rim with the best of them.
2020 SG Caleb Haag (Waterloo West)
Like Henricksen at Marion, Haag is another junior who has burst onto the scene, leading a Wahawks team that is off to a somewhat surprising 6-2 start. A 6-3 wing, he’s a fantastic athlete who can score from all three levels and is a threat to put defenders on a poster at any given time. He handles it well and doesn’t shy away from contact at the rim. With his length, athleticism and scoring ability, he’s a player who college coaches should be closely monitoring.
2019 SF Trey Hutcheson (Linn-Mar)
A 6-5 wing headed to play his college ball at Albany, Hutcheson is among the best shooters in the state, despite his efficiency numbers being down a bit this year. He has a picturesque stroke from the arc and can get red hot in a hurry. He put on a show against Joe Wieskamp in this building last year in the substate final, going shot-for-shot with the Hawkeye standout.
2019 PG Willie Guy III (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)
A strong, physical lead guard, Guy’s efficiency numbers are down a bit this year, but he’s always a threat to have a big night. At 5-10 he’s a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with his physicality. He doesn’t back down from anyone, on either end of the floor, and he’s a talented playmaker who does a nice job setting his teammates up.
2020 SF Jack Wetzel (Cedar Rapids Kennedy)
The 6-5 junior wing may have been the breakout star of the fall camp season around the state, routinely putting on a show wherever he was playing, and he’s carried that momentum into the high school season, leading the Cougars at 20.1 points a game. He’s a remarkably gifted shooter with a pure stroke and the ability to shoot both off the catch and the bounce with equal effectiveness.
2020 SF Tyler Andrews (Cedar Rapids Kennedy)
A transfer from Linn-Mar, Andrews is the other half of Kennedy’s high-powered junior wing attack. At 6-6, he’s blessed with tremendous length and athleticism, and he has really started to put everything together this year for the Cougars, averaging 16 points a game. His game is predicated more on his slashing ability, which plays well alongside Wetzel’s shooting, but he’s a capable shooter as well.