Updated 2021 Rankings: Biggest Risers (Part II)
here was a lot of of shake-up in the latest Class of 2021 prospect rankings, which is inclined to happen when the players are still so early in their high school careers. Not only are the guys growing an improving…
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Continue Readinghere was a lot of of shake-up in the latest Class of 2021 prospect rankings, which is inclined to happen when the players are still so early in their high school careers. Not only are the guys growing an improving at an exponential rate at this age, but we as evaluators have gotten much better insight into prospects. By this time next year, the 2021s rankings will start to take on a more stable form, but for now, consider them very fluid.
Below we take a look at eight guys who made substantial leaps in the latest prospect rankings.
UPDATED 2021 PROSPECT RANKINGS
Landon Eiland (North Scott) — 49 to 22
What we like best about Eiland isn’t necessarily the height, length and shooting ability, although those are all great traits, but it’s his ability to be productive on an elite team. North Scott is unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in 4A, it’s tough sometimes for sophomores to crack the rotations of teams — and programs — like that. Eliand has done it, and done it well.
Justin Recker (Monticello) — 31 to 24
After posting some impressive numbers as a freshman for the Panthers, Recker has taken it to the next level this season. The 6’5 forward is averaging 18.6 points per game on 55 percent shooting, and is the team’s rebounding shot-blocker (1.7) and rebounder (7.4).
Kyle Kelley (West Delaware) — 33 to 25
After an offseason spent tweaking and honing his offensive game, specifically his jumper, Kelley came into his sophomore season with much better set of skills. Kelly is averaging 14.3 points for the 13-5 Hawks, he’s shooting 45 percent from deep.
Quincy Wiseman (Davenport North) — 39 to 27
The future is bright at Davenport North, Wiseman’s teammate Jayden Houston is also a big riser in the rankings, and the sophomore duo has proven to be one of the best in Iowa. Wiseman, and 6’2 guard, is averaging 10.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Kieren Nichols (Knoxville) — 41 to 29
He spent last spring and summer sharpening his skills with one of the state’s best teams, Kingdom Hoops 15U, and that’s translated well to his high school season. Nichols has been a do-it-all guy for the Panthers, he’s going for 19.9 points, 4.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Blake Chance (Albia) — 46 to 33
He’s got the size and the ability to make him one of the state’s better sophomore guards. It’s his ability to score the ball that’s been especially impressive for the 6’3 prospect, who is averaging 19.6 points per game.
James Glenn (Southeast Polk) — 51 to 35
Glenn, like his older brother Sam, lands on the biggest risers list after transferring to Southeast Polk from Grand View Christian and making a huge difference. Glenn is a savvy and skilled combo guard, he’s got the handles and shooting ability to make him one of the best young offensive threats in Iowa.
Luke Rankin (Dallas Center-Grimes) — 55 to 46
Dallas Center-Grimes is having a down season, but there’s a silver lining, and that’s the two best players on the team are really young still. Rankin is the Mustangs’ second-leading scorer, going for 11.5 points per game, and his ability to distribute the rock and set up the offense is a strength.