UPDATED 2019 Rankings: Biggest Risers
UPDATED RANKINGS HERE Trey Hutcheson (Linn-Mar) New Ranking: 10 Previous Ranking: 16 Why? His grassroots coach and Iowa Barnstormers co-program director Greg Stephens mentioned that Hutcheson has maybe more upside than anyone on that ultra-talented 15U squad. And aside…
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Trey Hutcheson (Linn-Mar)
New Ranking: 10
Previous Ranking: 16
Why?
His grassroots coach and Iowa Barnstormers co-program director Greg Stephens mentioned that Hutcheson has maybe more upside than anyone on that ultra-talented 15U squad. And aside from that, the 6-foot-4 small forward was impressive each time we saw him this spring and summer.
Mason Porter (New London)
New Ranking: 12
Previous Ranking: 17
Why?
He averaged nearly 17 points per game this season as a freshman, which is great. But we finally got to see him play at the Hardwood Classic in Lawrence, and he’s the real deal. A good-sized off guard with slashing ability — look for him to average north of 20 points per game this season.
Trayvon Williams (Valley)
New Ranking: 13
Previous Ranking: 26
Why?
When we first saw him in May we were impressed, he was one of those players that you instantly knew was a cut above the rest. When we saw him again at the Drake Team Camp in June, it was clear that he was one of the best and most athletic guards in Iowa’s 2019 class.
Lino Malual (Des Moines North)
New Ranking: 27
Previous Ranking: 32
Why?
His ability to shoot the ball and slash to the rim are already in place, and he’s one of the best leapers in his class. His thing is that he’s still a bit timid, when his aggressiveness increases he could emerge as a top-20 guy in the class.
Jack Keough (Dowling)
New Ranking: 28
Previous Ranking: 35
Why?
Another great Dowling point guard, Keough is not even the highest-ranked Maroon point guard in his own class (Thomas Faber, 8). Regardless, this splendid sophomore was outstanding in June at the Grand View Team Camp, and pairs a nice build with a high skill level.
Arturo Montes (Grand View Christian)
New Ranking: 38
Previous Ranking: 55
Why?
This son a former Mexican national player, Montes continued to impress all summer long. He mentioned to us in the spring that he wanted to start moving his game out to the perimeter, and he proved at the Drake Team Camp that he’s working hard to make that happen.
Jappanah Kellogg (Ames)
New Ranking: 40
Previous Ranking: 53
Why?
His grassroots coach Lefty Moore says Kellogg has a ton of upside. And though he may still be a year removed from being a star player, we’re moving him up 13 spots based on potential. If he gains a few inches and continues to develop down low, watch out.