Class 1A Leading Returning Steals
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1.) 2022 Jacob Moel Jacob Moel 6'0" | SF BGM | 2022 State IA (BGM) – 101 steals Moel picked up where former BGM guard Noah Beck Noah Beck 5'9" | PG BGM | 2020 State IA left off, using…
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Continue Reading1.) 2022 Jacob Moel Jacob Moel 6'0" | SF BGM | 2022 State IA (BGM) – 101 steals
Moel picked up where former BGM guard Noah Beck Noah Beck 5'9" | PG BGM | 2020 State IA left off, using his quick hands and keen awareness on the defensive end to swipe over 100 steals as a junior. He does a little bit of everything on the floor for the Bears, leading the team in scoring, assists, and steals, while finishing second in rebounding.
2.) 2022 Luke Menster Luke Menster 5'10" | PG Springville | 2022 State IA (Springville) – 98
A 5-11 lead guard, Menster will be the focal point of the offensive and defensive attacks for the Orioles as a senior. The lefty is a versatile scorer who flies all over the floor defensively, using his quickness and great feet to make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers.
3.) 2022 Austin Hilmer Austin Hilmer 5'10" | PG North Linn | 2022 State IA (North Linn) – 97
Hilmer finds himself on yet another top returnee list. His constant activity on both ends of the floor leads to a ton of production. He has a knack for playing the passing lanes, jumping them and turning defense into easy offense. He’s the key piece of their full-court pressing style, flying all over the place and getting his hands on passes. He has committed to play at Upper Iowa.
4.) 2022 Trey Jungers Trey Jungers 5'11" | SF Newell-Fonda | 2022 State IA (Newell-Fonda) – 85
The Mustangs always rank among the leaders in steals, playing an up-tempo, pressing style that creates a lot of turnovers. Jungers posted 3.7 steals a game as a result of that frenetic style.
5.) 2022 Maddox Griffin Maddox Griffin 6'1" | PG Wapello | 2022 State IA (Wapello) – 84
A dynamic 6-4 lead guard who led the Indians in nearly every major category, Griffin uses his length to make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers, and he does a great job moving his feet. He’s one of the smartest players in the state and rarely takes unnecessary chances.
6.) 2023 Carson Fuegen Carson Fuegen 5'9" | PG Easton Valley | 2023 State IA (Easton Valley) – 81
Like Hilmer and Griffin, Fuegen also found himself on the top returnees list for assists. A 5-9 lead guard who uses his quick hands and feet to make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers, he is a quality defender both on-and-off the ball.
7.) 2023 Jaixen Frost Jaixen Frost 6'2" | PG Mount Ayr | 2023 State IA (Mount Ayr) – 77
Another big-time returning scoring threat, Frost averaged 21.5 points on 55-40-90 shooting splits last year, making him one of the best all-around players in the class. His efficiency as a scorer is certainly helped by his ability to turn defense into offense.
8.) 2022 Brayden Olson Brayden Olson 6'1" | PG Lamoni | 2022 IA (Lamoni) – 71
A 6-2 wing, Olson does a little bit of everything for the Demons, posting a stat-sheet stuffing line of 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game last season. His versatility is key for Lamoni on both ends.
9.) 2022 Brody Ward Brody Ward 6'2" | PG Iowa Valley | 2022 State IA (Iowa Valley) – 70
Ward is a big-time scorer, the top returnee in 1A at 23.0 points a game last season. A decent amount of that scoring punch comes off of his defensive abilities, turning his steals into quick and easy offense.
10.) 2023 Jack Christensen Jack Christensen 5'11" | PG Ogden | 2023 State IA (Ogden) – 70
The 5-11 guard not only led the Bulldogs in steals, he is also a talented passer who dished out 80 assists on the year.