Leading Returning Rebounders: Class 3A
As part of our high school season preview coverage, we’re taking a look at some of the top returning players in each class. In this article, we’re taking a look at the top ten returning rebounders in Class 3A. …
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Continue ReadingAs part of our high school season preview coverage, we’re taking a look at some of the top returning players in each class. In this article, we’re taking a look at the top ten returning rebounders in Class 3A.
1.) Xavier Foster Xavier Foster 7'0" | C Oskaloosa | 2020 State #71 Nation IA , Oskaloosa (11.8 rebounds per game)
One of the state’s most highly coveted prospects in recent years, and a dominant force on both ends of the floor, Foster helped lead Oskaloosa to the school’s first ever state title last season, and will be looking to help the Indians repeat this year.
2.) Goanar Biliew Goanar Biliew 6'8" | PF Denison-Schleswig | 2020 State IA , Denison-Schleswig (10.8 rebounds per game)
One of the state’s biggest surprises last year, the 6-8 big man used his length, size and athleticism to post an impressive 18-11 stat line last season for the Monarchs.
t3.) Connor Drew Connor Drew 6'6" | PF Ballard | 2021 State IA , Ballard (9.6 rebounds per game)
A skilled, 6-6 junior combo forward capable of scoring inside and out, Drew was the focal point of a Bombers team that made a surprise trip to State last year.
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t3.) Daniel Wright Daniel Wright 6'8" | PF Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2020 State IA , Sergeant Bluff-Luton (9.6 rebounds per game)
Also a talented quarterback on the gridiron, the 6-8 senior stuffs the stat sheet for the Warriors, finishing second in scoring and assists last year, while leading the team in rebounding.
5.) Aisea Toki Aisea Toki 6'4" | PF Le Mars | 2020 State IA , LeMars (9.0 rebounds per game)
Despite being listed at just 6-2, Toki was among the leading rebounders in the class last year, and his 73 offensive rebounds rank third among 3A returnees (behind just Foster and Biliew).
6.) Hayden Amos, Carlisle (8.5 rebounds per game)
Amos is one of the few players who averaged significantly more rebounds (8.5) than points (5.4) last year, but expect to see his scoring tick up this year with the top three scorers graduated from last year’s roster.
7.) Tucker Kinney Tucker Kinney 6'4" | SG DeWitt Central | 2020 State IA , Central DeWitt (8.4 rebounds per game)
A 6-4 wing, Kinney did it all for the Sabers last year, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and made 3-pointers.
8.) Bradley Andrews Bradley Andrews 6'6" | PF Charles City | 2020 State IA , Charles City (8.3 rebounds per game)
The 6-6 big man averaged 12.8 points a game last year for the Comets, and with Jackson Molstead’s 28.8 points a game gone, look for him to emerge as a go-to scoring threat for this gropu.
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9.) Alex Val Kalsbeek, MOC-Floyd Valley (8.2 rebounds per game)
Few players in the state had a better spring and summer on the grassroots circuit than Van Kalsbeek did with South Dakota Attack. The 6-7 big man showcased impressive footwork, athleticism and skill around the rim, and is primed for a huge senior year with the Dutchmen.
t10.) Logan Halverson Logan Halverson 6'4" | PF Decorah | 2020 State IA , Decorah (8.0 rebounds per game)
Halverson pulled down twice as many rebounds as any other Viking last year, and is a key piece for a Decorah team that should be among the most improved in the state, returning their top eight scorers.
t10.) Keghan West, Perry (8.0 rebounds per game)
Like Carlisle’s Hayden Amos, West averaged more rebounds than points (5.8) last year for a winless Perry team.