2023 Rankings Update: The Newcomer Wings (Part II)
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Sam King Sam King 6'4" | SG Roosevelt | 2023 State IA | SG | Roosevelt (54) A key piece of a strong 2023 class at Roosevelt, King, a 6-3 wing, led the Roughriders at 11.0 points a game while…
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Continue ReadingSam King Sam King 6'4" | SG Roosevelt | 2023 State IA | SG | Roosevelt (54)
A key piece of a strong 2023 class at Roosevelt, King, a 6-3 wing, led the Roughriders at 11.0 points a game while contributing 4.4 rebounds as well. His jumper is still a work in progress, but he thrives when he’s playing downhill and getting to the bucket. He shot 83% from the free-throw line, so there is some shooting ability there, he just needs to become more consistent with his shot.
Ayden Klein Ayden Klein 5'11" | SG MOC-Floyd Valley | 2023 State IA | SG | MOC-Floyd Valley (58)
Klein is a 5-10 scoring machine for the Dutchmen, averaging 16.1 points as a sophomore. He’s a good perimeter shooter, knocking down 37.0% of his attempts from the arc, and he showed the ability to be a playmaker as well, finishing with 3.1 assists a game. He’ll need to continue to develop his ball-handling and playmaking skill set, but there is no doubt that he can fill it up.
Riley Edwards Riley Edwards 6'3" | SG Southeast Polk | 2023 State IA | SG | Southeast Polk (66)
The 6-3 guard emerged as a very important piece on a senior-laden Rams roster this winter, averaging 9.4 points and shooting 38.5% from behind the arc. He moves well off the ball and is ready to shoot on the catch with a quick release and extended range. He’s also a fantastic free-throw shooter (91.7%) who can help ice games away if you get the ball in his hands late.
Luke Korver Luke Korver 6'1" | SG MOC-Floyd Valley | 2023 State IA | SG | MOC-Floyd Valley | South Dakota Attack (74)
Korver is an absolute flamethrower at 6-1. He knocked down 62 3-pointers as a sophomore at a remarkable 49.2% clip. His shooting will make him a coveted small college prospect in the northwest corner of our state.
Mason Crouse Mason Crouse 6'1" | SF East Mills | 2023 State IA | SF | East Mills (76)
Crouse is a good athlete who does a little bit of everything on the floor for the Wolverines. The 6-0 wing averaged 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.3 steals a game as a sophomore and showed the ability to score from all three levels.
Preston Rodibaugh Preston Rodibaugh 6'3" | SG Lynnville-Sully | 2023 State IA | SG | Lynnville-Sully (79)
Rodibaugh led a very young Hawks team in scoring at 15.4 points a game as a sophomore. The 6-2 guard needs to become a more efficient scorer, but he can score from all three levels.
Casey Glascock Casey Glascock 6'0" | PG Indianola | 2023 State IA | SG | Indianola (81)
Glascock is a solid catch-and-shoot guard at 6-0 who knocked down 37.5% of his 3-point attempts as a sophomore. Following a couple of key graduations, look for him to play with the ball in his hands a bit more as a junior, which will be key for his development.
Jamison Patton Jamison Patton 6'2" | SF Ankeny | 2023 State IA | SF | Roosevelt (82)
A 6-2 wing, who much like King and Williams thrives on playing downhill, Patton averaged 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds a game for the Riders. He doesn’t have much range in his game right now, and that will need to develop, but he showed the ability to put the ball in the bucket in the state’s toughest league.
Jaxon Bunkers Jaxon Bunkers 5'11" | SF St. Mary's, Remsen | 2023 State IA | SF | St. Mary’s (84)
Bunkers has been a key contributor for back-to-back state qualifying teams at St. Mary’s. He led the Hawks in scoring at 12.5 points a game as a sophomore, posting 48-37-74 shooting splits. He needs to continue to develop his ball-handling and playmaking, but he’s a good shooter and active on both ends of the floor.
Da’shon Fisher Da’shon Fisher 6'1" | SG Liberty | 2023 State IA | SG | Liberty | Iowa Barnstormers (88)
An athletic, 6-0 wing, Fisher came off the bench for a veteran Lightning team and will be one of the team’s top players next year. He has potential as a defender and can get by his defender and get to the bucket on the offensive end.