Area Rankings: Top 10 2023 Prospects in Northeast Iowa

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He has really improved the ability to create his own shot over the last 12-18 months as well as improved as an on-ball defender.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1167714"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"A mobile, rim-running big man who may just be scratching the surface of his potential, Witt averaged 15.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks as a junior for the Storm. He's a bouncy athlete at 6-7/6-8 who has excellent timing and instincts as a shot blocker, staying out of foul trouble. 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He has transferred to play his senior year at Aplington-Parkersburg, where his size, footwork, athleticism, and passing should make him extremely difficult to defend.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1167700"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Faley will be on the track and field team at Iowa as a thrower, but he would have been a good Division II/NAIA-level prospect had he chosen the basketball route. 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He has really improved his ball-handling and ability to create his own shot over the last year and he provides some versatility on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1288869"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Anderson enjoyed a breakout junior year for the Wahawks, averaging 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists a game. He's an explosive athlete on the wing who can get to the rim and finish through contact. The next step in his development will be adding more range to his game. And if he's able to develop a consistent outside stroke, he'll be incredibly tough to defend.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1167691"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"A high IQ lead guard who does an excellent job getting others involved and protecting the rock, Hempen dished out 4.5 assists a game as a junior, pacing one of the state's most explosive offenses. He posted a 2.5-1 assist-to-turnover ratio, making great decisions with the ball. He's a talented three-level scorer who uses his physical frame to bully smaller defenders, and he has a smooth perimeter stroke. He averaged 15.6 points and 3.2 rebounds a game with 47-41-85 shooting splits.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1167715"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"A true pass-first lead guard, Gardner loves to get others involved and push the tempo as often as possible. He led the state in assists last season, dishing out 8.9 helpers a game, and he does so with plenty of flair. A creative passer with elite court vision, he will make some eye-popping passes throughout the year. He has also really improved as a shooter, knocking down 41% of his 3-point attempts as a junior for the Raiders. Whichever small school ends up getting Gardner will be getting a steal.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /-->