Class 1A Leading Returning Rebounders
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1.) 2023 Daniel Tobiloba Daniel Tobiloba 7'0" | C Grand View Christian | 2023 State IA (Grand View Christian) – 15.9 rebounds a game A 7-0 junior, Tobiloba is a fantastic athlete with elite size and length. He’s impossible to…
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Continue Reading1.) 2023 Daniel Tobiloba Daniel Tobiloba 7'0" | C Grand View Christian | 2023 State IA (Grand View Christian) – 15.9 rebounds a game
A 7-0 junior, Tobiloba is a fantastic athlete with elite size and length. He’s impossible to keep off the glass at this level, putting up 20+ rebound game routinely. In addition to his work on the glass, he protects the paint at an elite level, showing a propensity for shot blocking while also staying out of foul trouble. He is garnering Division I interest due to his impeccable blend of size, athleticism, and raw talent.
2.) 2023 Sage Evans Sage Evans 6'2" | PF West Harrison | 2023 State IA (West Harrison) – 14.5
One of two Evans’ boys on this list, Sage is the shorter of the two at 6-1, but he’s a dominant rebounder who pulls down pulled down 5.5 offensive boards a game last season. His relentless motor, athleticism, and hands lead to a ton of rebounds on a nightly basis. He can stretch the floor (41.9 3P%), pass it (3.6 assists), and is an opportunistic defender as well (2.4 steals). A do-it-all player for what will be one of 1A’s best teams.
3.) 2022 Ben DeMeulenaere Ben DeMeulenaere 6'3" | PF Belle Plaine | 2022 State IA (Belle Plaine) – 13.0
The next in a long line of successful DeMeulenaere’s at Belle Plaine, the 6-4 senior is an efficient scorer in the paint (62.5 FG%) with excellent hands. He plays hard all the time, and out-hustles opponents to loose ball rebounds, which helps pad his incredible rebounding numbers.
4.) 2022 Eddie Burgess Eddie Burgess 6'4" | PF Montezuma | 2022 State IA (Montezuma) – 12.7
Also a standout on the gridiron in 8-man football, Burgess was arguably the most important player on the Braves’ 1A championship run last March. An athletic 6-4 forward with great strength and outstanding hands, he grabs every rebound within his area and is an excellent passer to boot. He’s a highly efficient scorer who also anchors the Braves 2-3 zone, protecting the rim and controlling the paint.
5.) 2022 Kaden Hall Kaden Hall 6'2" | PF English Valleys | 2022 State IA (English Valleys) – 12.5
An athletic 6-3 forward, Hall has long been one of the most productive players in the 2022 class. He averaged 19.7 points and 2.3 blocks with his 12.5 rebounds a game. He’s an agile big who can stretch the floor a bit and finish effectively around the rim.
6.) 2022 Cooper Kock Cooper Kock 6'2" | PF Ar-We-Va | 2022 State IA (Ar-We-Va) – 10.6
Kock is a 6-2 forward who averaged just 7.8 points a game but was dominant on the glass, pulling down 3.5 offensive rebounds a game. His offensive game is still a work in progress, but he’s excellent on the glass, using his size, physicality and hands to dominate that area.
7.) 2022 Dallas Kluender Dallas Kluender 6'4" | PF Woodbury Central | 2022 State IA (Woodbury Central) – 10.3
A versatile scoring threat at 6-4, Kluender also found himself on the top returning scorers list after averaging 20.5 points a game last year. He can stretch the floor, finish around the rim, and take defenders off the dribble.
8.) 2023 Koleson Evans Koleson Evans 6'6" | SF West Harrison | 2023 State IA (West Harrison) – 9.8
The 6-5 junior is an intriguing player due to his size, rebounding, and ability to stretch the floor. He knocked down 44.7% of his 3-point attempts last year, and his length allows him to impact the game on the defensive end as well. Like Sage, Koleson is a monster on the offensive glass, pulling down 4.2 offensive rebounds a game.
9.) 2023 Lance Berends Lance Berends 6'4" | PF HMS | 2023 State IA (HMS) – 9.8
Berends is also a standout defensive lineman, a big, physical presence in the paint with great physicality, the ability to run the floor, and excellent hands. He’s an efficient scorer in the paint, shooting 62% from the floor, and he crashes the glass hard on both ends of the floor.
10.) 2022 Trey Kriener Trey Kriener 6'7" | C South Winneshiek | 2022 State IA (South Winneshiek) – 9.6
A versatile 6-7 stretch-4, Kriener runs the floor well, establishing early post position and finishing effectively around the rim. He’s a capable 3-point shooter who can also protect the rim. He crashes the glass hard on both ends of the floor, using his size and athleticism to outleap opposing players.