2023 Rankings Update: The Newcomer Wings (Part I)
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Keavian Hayes Keavian Hayes 6'2" | SG Sioux City West | 2023 State IA | SG | Sioux City West | Showtime Hoopers (18) Hayes is a strong, physical 6-2 wing with outstanding athleticism. He averaged 17.4 points a game…
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Continue ReadingKeavian Hayes Keavian Hayes 6'2" | SG Sioux City West | 2023 State IA | SG | Sioux City West | Showtime Hoopers (18)
Hayes is a strong, physical 6-2 wing with outstanding athleticism. He averaged 17.4 points a game for the Wolverines as a sophomore, and he’s thriving early on playing up with the Showtime Hoopers 17U team. He’s a capable scorer from all three levels, creates chaos on the defensive end, and finishes above the rim on the break with ease. If he can become a more consistent shooter, watch out.
Prince Jallah Prince Jallah 6'1" | SG Marshalltown | 2023 State IA | SG | Marshalltown (20)
Jallah is an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on moving forward. A 6-1 wing, he has long arms and can be an excellent defender both on and off the ball when he’s engaged. He scores primarily off of basket cuts and offensive rebounds right now, so, like Hayes, if he can add a consistent jumper, the sky is the limit here. He’s a great athlete with length and he rebounds and defends at a high level.
Brayden Lund Brayden Lund 6'4" | SF AHSTW | 2023 State IA | SF | AHSTW | Southwest Iowa Impact (27)
Lund is a key piece of a very young Vikings team. The 6-3 wing averaged 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game as a sophomore, while shooting a highly efficient 64.6% from the floor. He’s capable of shooting from deep, knocking down nearly 44% of his 3-point attempts, but thrives on getting to the bucket for easier looks.
Aidan Yamilkoski Aidan Yamilkoski 6'4" | SG Xavier | 2023 State IA | SG | Xavier | Martin Brothers (30)
Nearly 60% of Yamilkoski’s shots came from behind the arc as a sophomore when he led the Saints in scoring at 10.3 points a game. He’ll need to continue to add elements to his all-around offensive game, but he’s a good shooter with solid size at 6-3.
Kyle Sternberg Kyle Sternberg 6'4" | SG AHSTW | 2023 State IA | SG | AHSTW | Kingdom Hoops (33)
Another 6-3 standout wing for AHSTW, Sternberg does more of his damage from behind the arc. He averaged 16.8 points and was second on the team with 46 made 3s. A versatile defender and solid playmaker.
Koleson Evans Koleson Evans 6'6" | SF West Harrison | 2023 State IA | SF | West Harrison (35)
Evans is a versatile, 6-5 wing who can do a little bit of everything on the floor. He averaged 15.5 points and 9.8 rebounds a game while posting 51-45-71 shooting splits. His ability to score inside and out is a major asset, which he combines well with his defensive versatility.
Asa Newsom Asa Newsom 6'3" | SF Waverly-Shell Rock | 2023 IA | SF | Waverly-Shell Rock | Iowa Barnstormers (36)
Newsom is a 6-3 athletic forward who may be destined to play more on the interior, but he has some perimeter tools to play with. He’s a solid rebounder and a good passer who does all of his scoring around the bucket right now.
Luke Keitges Luke Keitges 6'5" | SF Knoxville | 2023 State IA | SF | Knoxville | Beyond Ball (38)
A versatile 6-4 scorer, Keitges averaged 13.6 points and 8.5 rebounds as a sophomore, establishing himself as a reliable scoring threat for the Panthers. He can score inside and out and competes hard on the glass.
Savion Taylor Savion Taylor 6'4" | SF The Burlington School | 2024 State NC | SF | Iowa City West | Iowa Barnstormers (49)
A 6-4 wing, Taylor established himself as a solid potential 3-and-D prospect at the next level, shooting over 40% from behind the arc. He’s got good length and athleticism and can defend multiple spots on the floor.
Lucas Lueth Lucas Lueth 6'6" | SF Ames | 2023 State IA | SF | Ames (50)
Lueth wasn’t asked to do much offensively for the Little Cyclones as a sophomore, but his potential lies in his ability on the defensive end anyways. He’s a long, athletic, 6-6 wing with the ability to guard multiple positions, and any offensive game that he can contribute is an added bonus.