2022 Rankings Update: Top Passers Outside the Top 50
Eddie Burgess Eddie Burgess 6'4" | PF Montezuma | 2022 State IA | PF | Montezuma The only non-wing on this list, Burgess is also a prolific passer on the gridiron, so this makes sense. He’s an undersized but effective…
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Continue ReadingEddie Burgess Eddie Burgess 6'4" | PF Montezuma | 2022 State IA | PF | Montezuma
The only non-wing on this list, Burgess is also a prolific passer on the gridiron, so this makes sense. He’s an undersized but effective big man for the Braves, and the offense can run through him. He sees the floor well, recognizes the double and makes the right play with the ball, and he can pass it really well out of the high post when opposing teams play zone. He’s a good athlete with great hands, rebounds at a high level and is an efficient scorer on the block.
Jermaine Gardner Jermaine Gardner 5'11" | PG Davenport West | 2022 State IA | PG | Davenport West
Shifty lead guard who can impact the game on both ends of the floor, Gardner dished out 105 assists against 51 turnovers as a sophomore at the 4A level. He also had 55 steals, showing quick hands on the defensive end. He needs to improve his perimeter stroke to turn himself into an all-around offensive weapon.
Sam Akins Sam Akins 5'11" | PG Senior | 2022 State IA | PG | Senior
Quick lead guard with a good feel for the game, Akins is an excellent passer and is great at breaking down a defense and getting to the rim. He has great hands on the defensive end of the floor and good lateral quickness as well.
Nick Bryant Nick Bryant 5'9" | PG Western Dubuque | 2022 State IA | PG | Western Dubuque
A small but effective lead guard who saw some run for the Bobcats as a sophomore. He has a good perimeter stroke, is a high level passer and has quick hands on defense.
Dkhai Pope Dkhai Pope 5'10" | PG Kennedy | 2022 IA | PG | Cedar Rapids Jefferson
An athletic guard with a good feel for the game, he’s a willing passer who can also get to the bucket for tough finishes.
Luke Menster Luke Menster 5'10" | PG Springville | 2022 State IA | PG | Springville
A talented young lefty guard, Menster can score from all three levels and gets others involved at a high level. He’s a capable 3-point shooter but likes to attack the rim and allow that to open everything else up for him. He led the Orioles with 109 assists, 86 steals this year.
Malachi Johnson Malachi Johnson 5'9" | PG Ankeny Christian Academy | 2022 State IA | PG | Ankeny Christian Academy
Small but effective lead guard who sees the floor and gets others involved. He dished out 138 assists against just 41 turnovers. Not much of a scoring threat, more of a true lead guard, but is a good 3-point shooter when he is looking to score.
Blake Janssen Blake Janssen 5'11" | CG Iowa Falls-Alden | 2022 State IA | CG | Iowa Falls-Alden
A solid lead guard who can dish it and score it a bit. Janssen led the Cadets with a team-high 95 assists as a sophomore, against just 44 turnovers.