2023 Rankings Update: Stock Risers
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Chase Henderson Chase Henderson 6'0" | PG Hoover | 2023 State IA | PG | Hoover The move: 8 to 5 A dynamic, playmaking guard, Henderson has been really good so far this spring for Nebraska Supreme, leading the team…
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Chase Henderson
Chase
Henderson
6'0" | PG
Hoover | 2023
State
IA
| PG | Hoover
The move: 8 to 5
A dynamic, playmaking guard, Henderson has been really good so far this spring for Nebraska Supreme, leading the team in scoring and showing his ability to impact the game as a scorer and facilitator. A cat-quick guard with excellent handles and unlimited range, Henderson holds a handful of Division I offers from South Dakota, South Dakota State, Montana, and UC Santa Barbara.
Traijan Sain
Traijan
Sain
6'5" | SF
Cedar Rapids Washington | 2023
State
IA
| SF | Cedar Rapids Washington
The move: 15 to 8
Sain is a player who has yo-yoed back-and-forth between the top-10, but after a strong start to the spring, he’s back inside the top 10 in the class. A versatile wing scorer who continues to gain confidence in his stroke and ability to create his own look, Sain is one of the highest upside players in the class. He’s armed with a big wingspan and the athleticism and quickness to defend on the perimeter, and his continually improving all-around offensive skill set will make him a coveted prospect.
Zane Witt
Zane
Witt
6'6" | PF
Camanche | 2023
State
IA
| PF | Camanche
The move: 21 to 15
Witt continues to rise up the rankings because of his potential on the defensive end of the floor. A long and athletic 6-8 big man, he’s a really good rim protector both on his own man and as a help defender. He rebounds at a really high level on both ends of the floor, and his offensive game, while still a work in progress, seems to be coming along nicely. He has a few post moves that he can go to and score when he touches the ball on the post, and his ability as a rim-runner provides plenty of value as well.
Da’Shon Fisher
Da’Shon
Fisher
6'2" | SG
Liberty | 2023
IA
| SG | Liberty
The move: 26 to 16
One of the most explosive athletes in the state, Fisher is nearly unstoppable when he’s playing downhill and using his handle, quick first step, and big, physical wing frame to get to the bucket for finishes. He looks to dunk everything, and his mid-range game has really developed nicely, showing a smooth lefty jumper from about 15 feet and in. The next step for him will be continuing to extend his range.
Aidan Yamilkoski
Aidan
Yamilkoski
6'4" | SG
Xavier | 2023
State
IA
| SF | Xavier
The move: 37 to 19
Yamilkoski is a talented wing scorer who can fill it up from all three levels and he has pretty good size at 6-4. And while the scoring punch is certainly nice, what caused this major jump into the top 20 in the 2023 class was his stellar work on the defensive end of the floor when we saw him at Kings of the Court in May. He has the length and lateral quickness to stay with opposing ball-handlers and make life difficult, and he showed a willingness to battle against bigger bodies in the paint as well. Turning into a strong two-way player has made Yamilkoski a really strong prospect to watch heading into his senior season.
Lucas Lueth
Lucas
Lueth
6'6" | SF
Ames | 2023
State
IA
| SF | Ames
The move: 28 to 20
Lueth is your prototypical 3-and-D wing at the next level. He’s arguably the best defender in the state with his blend of size (6-6/6-7), length, athleticism, and instincts. He can defend on the perimeter or hold his own against bigger bodies in the paint, and he’s a fantastic shot blocker, especially against jump shooters. He shot a respectable 34% from behind the arc last season, but his form looks good and he could certainly turn into a high 30s or low 40s percentage shooter from the arc.
Colby Dolphin
Colby
Dolphin
5'10" | PG
Kennedy | 2023
State
IA
| PG | Kennedy
The move: 31 to 23
Dolphin continues his slow climb up the ranks and into the top-25. The tough lefty guard is cerebral and isn’t going to overwhelm anyone with his athleticism, but he’s physical, embraces contact, takes pride in his work on the defensive end, and is a strong three-level scorer who can do a little bit of everything on the floor. He’s a winning player who will make whichever college program is willing to overlook his “lack of size” look incredibly smart.
Duke Faley
Duke
Faley
6'5" | C
Wahlert Catholic | 2023
State
IA
| C | Wahlert Catholic
The move: 51 to 27
Faley is headed to throw the discus at Iowa, but he also had a stellar junior season on the hardwood, showing his ability to score inside and out with efficiency for the Golden Eagles. A mobile big man with good length, Faley has a smooth stroke with range out to the arc, good hands and footwork, and can protect the paint a bit defensively.
Chase Low
Chase
Low
6'3" | PF
Charles City | 2023
State
IA
| SF | Charles City
The move: 44 to 29
Another explosive athlete on the wing who can do a little bit of everything on both ends, Low makes another significant jump in the rankings. He continues to improve his ball-handling, which makes him a more dangerous scoring threat, and he provides versatility on the defensive end.
Brayden Dinkla
Brayden
Dinkla
6'0" | PG
Winterset | 2023
State
IA
| PG | Winterset
The move: 64 to 37
We knew that Dinkla was an excellent true point guard after he led 3A in assists, but he also showed during the state tournament that he’s an absolute dog and competitor who is capable of putting the team on his back and carrying them as a scoring threat as well. He’s thin, but tough as nails and isn’t afraid of the moment, looking to routinely attack and get to the bucket for tough finishes.