2022 Rankings Update: The Stock Risers (Part II)
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Blake Janssen Blake Janssen 5'11" | CG Iowa Falls-Alden | 2022 State IA | PG | Iowa Falls-Alden The move: 97 to 69 A 6-0 lead guard, Janssen is an excellent passer who thrives on getting others involved. He always…
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Blake Janssen
Blake
Janssen
5'11" | CG
Iowa Falls-Alden | 2022
State
IA
| PG | Iowa Falls-Alden
The move: 97 to 69
A 6-0 lead guard, Janssen is an excellent passer who thrives on getting others involved. He always has his head up and he does a great job getting into the teeth of the defense, making them collapse, and then finding pocket passes to open teammates for easy layups. He has a quick, smooth release off the catch and is willing to post up smaller defenders.
Cooper Nailor
Cooper
Nailor
5'11" | PG
Indianola | 2022
State
IA
| PG | Indianola
The move: 126 to 70
Nailor is a high-level ball-handler who sees the floor extremely well. He values possessions and doesn’t force anything, doing a great job getting his talented teammates involved offensively, and he has the ability to turn the corner and get to the rim, or pull up from behind the arc. His value comes as a true lead guard, but he is a capable scorer as well.
Kir Diew
Kir
Diew
6'8" | PF
Valley | 2022
State
IA
| SF | Valley
The move: 112 to 83
Diew transferred to Valley from Hoover, and that may end up being a good move for his long-term potential. With the Huskies, he rarely touched the ball, but he was a focal point of the Tigers’ attack when we saw them play in June. He’s an athletic 6-7 forward who runs the floor and has decent footwork and touch on his post touches. His strength comes in his defensive versatility, as he has the length and footwork to be a switchable defender who can protect the rim or hold his own on the perimeter.
Michael Lowery Jr
Michael
Lowery Jr
6'1" | PG
Davenport North | 2022
State
IA
. | PG | Davenport North
The move: 120 to 84
A good athlete and solid defender, Lowery has been solid for the Barnstormers this summer on both ends of the floor. He plays downhill and gets to the bucket, where he’s a strong finisher, and he defends well both on and off the ball.
Kaden Hall
Kaden
Hall
6'2" | PF
English Valleys | 2022
State
IA
| PF | English Valleys
The move: 104 to 86
Improved efficiency headlined Hall’s junior season, in which he averaged 19.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks a game, while shooting 52% from the floor. He’ll need to add some more range to his game as he transitions to the next level, but he’s a powerful forward with good hands and touch around the bucket who impacts the game on both ends.
Craig Mills
Craig
Mills
6'5" | PF
Kennedy | 2022
State
IA
| C | Kennedy
The move: 157 to 100
A big, physical interior presence, Mills has soft hands and good footwork on the block. He’s a nimble big who protects the paint and uses his physicality effectively.
Nathan Avery
Nathan
Avery
6'3" | SF
Winterset | 2022
State
IA
| SF | Winterset
The move: 138 to 103
A 6-4 big who runs the floor hard, cuts to the basket off the ball, and can stretch the floor out to the high school line, Avery looks primed to have a big senior year for the Huskies. With his improved stroke and ability to control the glass, he should be a key piece for a Winterset team that will be much improved.
Chris Louis
Chris
Louis
6'0" | SG
Centennial | 2022
State
IA
| SG | Centennial
The move: 154 to 104
An athletic and efficient two-way player, Louis can defend either perimeter spot and can score from all three levels. He’s a good passer who values the basketball and knows when to facilitate and when to score. He’s a solid all-around player who limits mistakes.
Jackson Snyder
Jackson
Snyder
6'0" | SG
Centennial | 2022
State
IA
| SG | Centennial
The move: 183 to 105
A key role player for the Jaguars last year, Snyder looks ready to step into a bigger role as a senior. He’s a 6-1 wing with good athleticism and a big, physical frame. He finishes through contact at a high level around the rim, and he handles the ball well. He can defend multiple positions with his blend of size, strength, and athleticism.
Levi Schelhaas
Levi
Schelhaas
5'9" | PG
Pella Christian | 2022
State
IA
| PG | Pella Christian
The move: 172 to 136
A diminutive 5-9 lead guard, Schelhaas is someone who is equally adept at facilitating or scoring. He can fill it up from all three levels, and if he can improve upon his shooting splits (38-31-77) as a senior, he could help lead the Eagles deep in the 2A tournament.