2021 Rankings Update: Top Passers Outside the Top 100 (Part I)
Jack Franey Jack Franey 5'7" | PG Martensdale-St. Marys | 2021 State IA | PG | Martensdale-St. Mary’s Franey is small, but is an excellent ball handler and passer who was among the state leaders in assists. He changes speeds…
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Continue ReadingJack Franey Jack Franey 5'7" | PG Martensdale-St. Marys | 2021 State IA | PG | Martensdale-St. Mary’s
Franey is small, but is an excellent ball handler and passer who was among the state leaders in assists. He changes speeds well and is able to get into the paint, collapsing the defense and finding open shooters or cutters. He’s also a capable shooter from 3 (38.5%).
Karter Kriegl Karter Kriegl 5'11" | PG Johnston | 2021 State IA | CG | Johnston
A solid pass-first lead guard with a high IQ, Kriegl likes to get his teammates involved and push the tempo. He doesn’t put up overwhelming numbers on a really balanced Johnston team, but is a solid decision maker and ball handler.
Luke Lambert Luke Lambert 6'3" | PG Monticello | 2021 State IA | PG | Monticello
A lead guard with good size at 6-3, Lambert has a great feel for the game. He’s capable of scoring from all three levels, contributes on the glass and is an excellent passer who sees the floor extremely well. He’s a solid all-around player who does a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor.
Kobe Risse Kobe Risse 6'0" | PG Wapsie Valley | 2021 State IA | PG | Wapsie Valley
A lead guard with a solid frame, Risse is a good shooter from the arc, knocking down 41% of his 3s as a junior. He dished out 170 assists against just 60 turnovers for the 1A champions and is a good ball handler with great court vision.
Blayde Bellis Blayde Bellis 5'9" | PG Wapsie Valley | 2021 State IA | PG | Wapsie Valley
The other key ball handler for the 1A champions, Bellis is smaller but is a quality drive-and-kick slashing guard with a good feel for the game and the ability to get to the bucket. He’s a capable perimeter shooter and a good passer and defender.
Brady Millikin Brady Millikin 6'0" | PG Pekin | 2021 State IA | PG | Pekin
An efficient lead guard who averaged 13.3 points and shot 44.4% from behind the arc as a junior, Millikin also dished out 130 assists. He plays within himself and gets the job done.
Henry Bloom Henry Bloom 6'1" | PG Central DeWitt | 2021 State IA | PG | Central DeWitt
A heady lead guard who handles and passes it well. He needs to clean up the turnovers, but he’s a solid all-around player who is a capable 3-point shooter and defender.
Garrett Baumhover Garrett Baumhover 6'0" | PG Western Dubuque | 2021 State IA | PG | Western Dubuque
A well-built guard who can score from all three levels, facilitate and defend, Baumhover averaged 12.8 points and led the Bobcats in assists and steals.