2023 Rankings Update: Newcomer Guards (Part III)
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Drew Schnell Drew Schnell 5'9" | PG GTRA | 2023 State IA | SG | GTRA (162) A 5-9 off-ball guard, Schnell is a nice complement to Hough on the perimeter, a player who can play without the ball in…
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Continue ReadingDrew Schnell Drew Schnell 5'9" | PG GTRA | 2023 State IA | SG | GTRA (162)
A 5-9 off-ball guard, Schnell is a nice complement to Hough on the perimeter, a player who can play without the ball in his hands and is a knockdown perimeter shooting threat (42.9 3P%). He’s quick and can get to the rim, but is at his best when he’s floating around the perimeter and finding spaces in the defense to get his shot off.
Eli Wheelock Eli Wheelock 6'2" | PG South Central Calhoun | 2023 State IA | PG | South Central Calhoun (165)
Wheelock was solid for the Titans last year and has been excellent this year, averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.0 steals a game. He’s a solid three-level scorer who also does an excellent job protecting the ball, posting a nearly 3-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Carson Seuntjens Carson Seuntjens 6'1" | PG Denison-Schleswig | 2023 State IA | PG | Denison-Schleswig (166)
A 6-1 guard who leads the Monarchs in scoring, averaging 15.5 points a game. Seuntjens can score from all three levels and is a reliable ball-handler and decision-maker.
Kenny Brooks Kenny Brooks 6'0" | SG Des Moines North | 2023 State IA | SG | Des Moines North (167)
Brooks is a quick and athletic 6-1 guard who can score from all three levels. He does a good job reading passing lanes and turning defense into offense. He’s averaging 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Polar Bears.
Jacob Van Donge Jacob Van Donge 6'1" | PG Unity Christian | 2023 State IA | PG | Unity Christian (170)
A physical 6-1 guard who gets others involved and is a strong defender, Van Donge is at his best offensively when he’s playing downhill and getting to the rim. He rebounds well from his perimeter spot and is a solid all-around contributor.
Josef Lemker Josef Lemker 6'2" | SG Xavier | 2023 State IA | SG | Xavier (175)
Lemker is a long, 6-2 off-ball guard who can really shoot it when he has space. He does a great job moving off the ball and has a quick release on his jumper off the catch. His game with the ball in his hands is still a work in progress, but his shooting and his ability to contribute on the glass make him a valuable piece for the Saints.
Bo Harrington Bo Harrington 6'0" | PG Nashua-Plainfield | 2023 State IA | PG | Nashua-Plainfield (179)
A quick 5-7 guard who can fill it up from all three levels, Harrington is averaging 18.1 points and 3.4 assists for the Huskies. He’s a dynamic playmaker from his point guard spot who uses his quick first step effectively.
Gage Hanes Gage Hanes 6'1" | PG Moravia | 2023 State IA | PG | Moravia (182)
A 6-0 point guard with some length, Hanes is averaging 15.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists a game for the Mohawks, showing the ability to score from all three levels. He uses his length well on the defensive end, swiping 2.5 steals a game.
Kadyn Severson Kadyn Severson 6'3" | CG Madrid | 2023 State IA | SG | Madrid (183)
Severson is a 6-3 off-ball guard who can fill it up, and he’s a solid ball-handler and decision-maker as well, dishing out a team-high 3.1 assists a game. His jumper is still a work in progress, but he can get to the rim for finishes and is a good enough shooter that it needs to be respected.
Elijah Claeys Elijah Claeys 5'11" | SG Siouxland Christian | 2023 State IA | SG | Siouxland Christian (184)
A 5-11 volume scorer, Claeys is armed with a solid mid-range game and the ability to get to the bucket. He’s averaging 19.9 points and 6.3 rebounds a game for the Eagles.
Boston Devault Boston Devault 5'10" | SG Nodaway Valley | 2023 State IA | SG | Nodaway Valley (185)
A 5-10 off-ball guard with a quick release off the catch, Devault has accounted for over 50% of the Wolverines made 3-pointers this season. He moves well off the ball and is capable of getting red hot.
Junior Brown Junior Brown 5'8" | SG East Marshall | 2023 State IA | SG | East Marshall (189)
Brown is small, but quick, and is averaging 17.4 points a game for the Mustangs. He actually shoots it better from 3 (41.8 3P%) than he does from the field overall (39.7%), which is certainly a rarity.
Caleb Burns Caleb Burns 5'10" | SG River Valley | 2023 State IA | SG | River Valley (200)
The Wolverines are winless, but Burns has put together a solid year as a scorer, averaging 15.9 points a game and shooting 43% from behind the arc. Like Brown, he’s another player who is shooting it better from the arc than from the field.