2023 Rankings Update: The Newcomer Point Guards (Part I)
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Cade Littlefield Cade Littlefield 6'1" | PG Waukee | 2023 State IA | Waukee | Kingdom Hoops (21) Littlefield is the highest-ranked player in the new update that didn’t play varsity ball last season. A 6-0 lead guard with great…
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Continue ReadingCade Littlefield Cade Littlefield 6'1" | PG Waukee | 2023 State IA | Waukee | Kingdom Hoops (21)
Littlefield is the highest-ranked player in the new update that didn’t play varsity ball last season. A 6-0 lead guard with great court vision, passing skills, and a silky smooth stroke from deep, he has a good feel for the game and can make an impact on both ends of the floor.
William Kiburis William Kiburis 6'4" | PG Gladbrook-Reinbeck | 2023 State IA | Gladbrook-Reinbeck | Iowa Prep (22)
A deliberate, 6-2 lead guard, Kiburis had an extremely productive sophomore year for the Rebels, showing his ability to stuff the stat sheet by averaging 19.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 3.3 steals a game. His jumper is still a work in progress, but he handles the ball well and thrives on playing downhill and using his size and length to finish.
Jaixen Frost Jaixen Frost 6'2" | PG Mount Ayr | 2023 State IA | Mount Ayr (31)
A scoring machine at 6-2, Frost averaged 21.5 points for the Raiders while also leading the team in rebounding. He’s a highly efficient scorer who posted 55-40-90 shooting splits. Frost is a great athlete who is also a standout baseball player.
Garrett Hempen Garrett Hempen 5'10" | PG Aplington-Parkersburg | 2023 State IA | Aplington-Parkersburg (32)
A 5-11 lead guard with a great feel for the game, Hempen is a solid ball-handler and passer who can also fill it up. He averaged 12.2 points for a very balanced Falcons team, and he’s a much better perimeter shooter than his 34.2% suggests. He’s got good form and extended range on his jumper.
Jacob Hargens Jacob Hargens 6'2" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA | Sioux Central (41)
A 6-2 guard, Hargens averaged 19.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists a game as a sophomore, with 57-40-78 shooting splits. He’s a big, physical lead guard who can score from all three levels, loves to rebound, and is a good and willing passer.
Jaden Harris Jaden Harris 6'0" | PG Cedar Rapids Washington | 2023 State IA | Cedar Rapids Washington | Martin Brothers (42)
The first of two Warriors on this list, Harris is a 6-0 lead guard who shot an eye-popping 48.4% from behind the arc as a sophomore. A quick guard who can create his own shot and is a good passer, he’s a huge part of a very bright future for the Washington program.
Carter Sievers Carter Sievers 6'1" | PG Newell Fonda | 2023 State IA | Newell-Fonda (45)
A 5-11 guard who plays off the ball quite a bit, Sievers will need to move more onto the ball as he continues his basketball journey. But he’s a big-time scorer who can fill it up from all three levels, averaging 17.0 points as a sophomore for the Mustangs.
Jesse Sellers Jesse Sellers 5'10" | PG Cedar Rapids Washington | 2023 State IA | Cedar Rapids Washington (46)
The other Warrior to land on this list, Sellers is smaller at 5-9, but is also a quick lead guard who can create his own shot or for his teammates. Like Harris, he shot it well from the arc as a sophomore, knocking down over 40% of his attempts from 3.
Beckett DeJean Beckett DeJean 6'2" | PG OABCIG | 2023 State IA | OABCIG | Martin Brothers (51)
The younger brother of one of the most jaw-dropping athletes we’ve seen, Beckett is a strong player on the hardwood and gridiron in his own right. He averaged 13.4 points and 2.3 assists a game for the Falcons as a sophomore, showing his ability to make plays for others or get to the bucket for his own looks.
Drew Kilburg Drew Kilburg 5'10" | PG North Scott | 2023 State IA | North Scott (52)
Kilburg is a true pass-first lead guard, leading the Lancers in assists, more than doubling up the next closest teammate. He’s a smart player on both ends of the floor who values the basketball and plays tough on-ball defense.