2022 Rankings Update: The Newcomers (Part II)
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Dylan Francis Dylan Francis 5'10" | SG Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA | SG | Boyden-Hull (169) A role player for the 2A runner-up Comets, Francis was outstanding as a shooting threat as a junior, knocking down 54.5% of his…
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Continue ReadingDylan Francis Dylan Francis 5'10" | SG Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA | SG | Boyden-Hull (169)
A role player for the 2A runner-up Comets, Francis was outstanding as a shooting threat as a junior, knocking down 54.5% of his 3-point attempts. His ability to shoot it off the catch makes him a major threat for Boyden-Hull.
Tucker Dickherber Tucker Dickherber 5'10" | PG Camanche | 2022 State IA | PG | Camanche (176)
A 5-10 lead guard who values the ball, Dickherber posted a 2-1 assist-to-turnover ratio for the Indians as a junior. He’s also an effective on-ball defender who moves his feet well and makes life difficult for opposing ball-handlers.
Darrell Matchem Darrell Matchem 5'7" | PG Earlham | 2022 State IA | PG | Earlham (182)
Matchem is small at 5-7, but he’s a fearless lead guard who looks to attack and get to the bucket. At the Winterset Shootout, he got to the free-throw line at a high clip, where he converts at a good rate. He can get others involved, doesn’t turn it over often, and is a pest while playing on-ball defense with his quick hands and feet.
EJ Fransman EJ Fransman 6'7" | PF Pella Christian | 2022 State IA | PF | Pella Christian (188)
A long, 6-7 forward who can score around the rim and stretch the floor, Fransman knocked down a 3 and a nice mid-range jumper when we saw the Eagles play at the Winterset Shootout. He’s thin, but he uses his length effectively to contest shots.
Jared Wasson Jared Wasson 6'4" | PF Panorama | 2022 State IA | PF | Panorama (197)
Wasson looks capable of stepping into a primary scoring role for the Panthers as a senior, after they lose their top five scorers from last year’s team. He’s a 6-4 forward who does a good job establishing early post position, and he has really good hands. He has range out to about 15 feet, and is someone that you can play through in the high post, showing the ability to see the floor really well. He was a standout at the Winterset Shootout in June.
Ty Heeren Ty Heeren 5'11" | SG Ogden | 2022 State IA | SG | Ogden (199)
Another dynamic shooting threat, Heeren converted on 47.4% of his 3-point attempts last season. He moves well without the ball, finding spaces in the defense to get his shot off, and he contributes on the glass on both ends of the floor.
Noah Pettinger Noah Pettinger 6'3" | PF Hempstead | 2022 State IA | PF | Hempstead (200)
Pettinger isn’t much of an offensive threat, and is a bit undersized at 6-3, but he uses his length effectively on the defensive end, contesting shots. He crashes the offensive glass hard and should see more opportunities as a senior.
Sam Hlas Sam Hlas 5'11" | SG ADM | 2022 State IA | SG | ADM (201)
A knockdown shooter who moves well off the ball and has a quick release, Hlas buried 46% of his 3-point attempts as a junior. He also led the Tigers in assists, posting better than a 2-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Michael Kascel Michael Kascel 6'5" | C Independence | 2022 State IA | C | Independence (202)
An efficient big man who runs the floor and finishes around the bucket, Kascel shot 61.6% from the floor en route to averaging 10.3 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Mustangs.
Ethan Combs Ethan Combs 6'6" | C Maquoketa | 2022 State IA | C | Maquoketa (203)
A lanky 6-6 big, Combs isn’t much of an offensive threat, but he uses his length effectively as a shot-blocker, rejecting 39 shots as a junior and affecting several others.