2021 Rankings Update: The Newcomers
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Tharon Locure Tharon Locure 6'1" | PG Des Moines North | 2021 State IA | PG | Des Moines North (42) A quick, 5-11 scoring guard, Locure put up huge numbers for the Polar Bears as a senior, averaging 20.7…
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Continue ReadingTharon Locure Tharon Locure 6'1" | PG Des Moines North | 2021 State IA | PG | Des Moines North (42)
A quick, 5-11 scoring guard, Locure put up huge numbers for the Polar Bears as a senior, averaging 20.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.4 steals a game. He’s at his best when he’s using his quickness and athleticism to blow by defenders and get to the rim, where he’s a creative finisher, but he also showed a respectable shot from deep.
Noah Sandbothe Noah Sandbothe 6'6" | PF Council Bluffs Lincoln | 2021 State IA | PF | Council Bluffs Lincoln (56)
Sandbothe is an athletic, 6-6 forward who runs the floor well and is an efficient finisher around the rim, shooting 65% from the field as a senior. He also shot 79% from the free-throw line, showing that he could potentially add some range to his game as well. He’s a versatile defender who can switch and protect the rim.
Cole Tunender Cole Tunender 6'5" | SF Norwalk | 2021 State IA | SF | Norwalk (70)
A long, 6-6 wing, Tunender had a strong summer last year with the Barnstormers, and carried that momentum into the winter with the Warriors, leading the team in scoring at 11.0 points a game and pulling down 5.0 rebounds. He handles the ball fairly well and is a good passer who sees the floor. The lefty is a good athlete with a smooth stroke who can score from all three levels.
Tim Zimmerman Tim Zimmerman 6'3" | SG Treynor | 2021 State IA | SG | Treynor (96)
Zimmerman is a 6-3 off-guard who moves really well without the ball and is a good shooter with a quick release off the catch. He showed just how hot he can get in the Cardinals’ blowout substate semifinal win over AHSTW, going 8-11 from behind the arc.
CJ Kuehl CJ Kuehl 6'0" | PG Indianola | 2021 State IA | PG | Indianola (100)
A 6-0 lead guard, Kuehl isn’t much of a scorer, but he’s a strong pure point guard who handles it and passes the ball extremely well. He loves to get others involved, and he does a great job protecting the ball as well. He dished out 5.7 assists a game for the Indians and had a strong 3.4 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Cade Rohwer Cade Rohwer 6'2" | SF Alta-Aurelia | 2021 State IA | SF | Alta-Aurelia (139)
The 6-2 forward was highly productive as a senior, averaging 19.9 points and 9.6 rebounds a game, while shooting 62% from the floor. He’s a physical player on both ends who uses his strength and good touch around the rim to score through contact.
Dominic Drent Dominic Drent 6'3" | 160 lbs | PG Sioux City East | 2021 State IA | SG | Sioux City East (154)
Drent is a streaky perimeter shooter, but can get it going from deep, which opens up the rest of his offensive arsenal. He’s solid with the ball in his hands, a good decision-maker who can get to the rim.
Sam Hughes Sam Hughes 6'1" | PG Dowling Catholic | 2021 State IA | PG | Dowling Catholic (165)
Hughes is a 6-1 lead guard who was a key contributor for a state qualifying Maroons team. He’s a solid player on both ends of the floor who moves his feet well defensively and shot nearly 40% from behind the arc.
Clayton Bosma Clayton Bosma 6'2" | SF Unity Christian | 2021 State IA | SF | Unity Christian (181)
A 6-2 wing, Bosma led the Knights in scoring (13.7), assists (2.4) and steals (3.2), while also contributing on the glass. He’s a versatile defender with good length who can score from all three levels.
Nathan Donovan Nathan Donovan 5'10" | PG Wahlert Catholic | 2021 State IA | PG | Wahlert Catholic (182)
A slashing, 5-10 lead guard, Donovan attempted 134 free throws during the abbreviated season, an average of nearly 7.5 attempts per game, a testament to his ability to get to the rim.
Niiziar Rogers Niiziar Rogers 5'10" | PG Davenport Central | 2021 State IA | PG | Davenport Central (183)
Rogers is a quick, athletic, 5-11 guard who can defend either spot on the perimeter with his quickness and length. He does a great job covering a lot of ground in a hurry, and he can turn his defense into quick offense at the other end. He showed a respectable 3-point stroke and can finish above the rim in transition.
Kevin Meyers Kevin Meyers 6'4" | PF Garner-Hayfield-Ventura | 2021 State IA | PF | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (184)
Meyers is a 6-4 big man who runs the floor well and has great hands. He crashes the glass hard on both ends of the floor, is a willing passer out of the post, and has good touch around the rim. He also shot 39% from behind the arc, albeit on limited attempts, showing the ability to stretch the floor a bit as well.