Twin Lakes Conference: Top Rebounders
One of the lost arts of the game of basketball is the ability to rebound. Easy offensive putbacks, quick defensive boards to start the fast-break and important loose balls are all keys to a good rebounder. In the Twin Lakes…
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Continue ReadingOne of the lost arts of the game of basketball is the ability to rebound.
Easy offensive putbacks, quick defensive boards to start the fast-break and important loose balls are all keys to a good rebounder.
In the Twin Lakes Conference this past winter, five players did it better than anyone else in the conference.
Here’s a look at the top rebounders from the TLC in 2019-20:
Camden Schroeder, East Sac County (2021)
One of the best talents from the Twin Lakes Conference, Camden Schroeder flexed his muscle night in and night out at both ends of the court.
Schroeder, a junior, led the league with 216 rebounds, averaging almost 10 per night. That included 172 defensive rebounds and 44 more on the offensive glass.
Analysis: Schroeder’s numbers went up across the board from his sophomore campaign to his junior year, and the Raider should be primed for an even more impressive senior season coming up.
Ben Dunlap Ben Dunlap 6'3" | SF Emmetsburg | 2021 State IA , Emmetsburg (2021)
Part of what you’ll notice as a trend in underclassmen dominating the boards, Emmetsburg’s Ben Dunlap Ben Dunlap 6'3" | SF Emmetsburg | 2021 State IA finished only behind Schroeder in total rebounds and rebounds per night.
The junior E-Hawk grabbed 171 loose balls, averaging 8.2 a game. That included 118 defensive rebounds and another 54 on the offensive glass.
Analysis: Like Schroeder, Dunlap is a key piece to the offense for his team. His ability to score and control the rebound advantage makes him an intriguing prospect.
Aaron Graves Aaron Graves 6'5" | PF Southeast Valley | 2022 State IA , Southeast Valley (2022)
It would be easy for Aaron Graves Aaron Graves 6'5" | PF Southeast Valley | 2022 State IA to pack it in and focus on his future as a member of the University of Iowa football team. But that is not what helped Graves commit to the Hawkeyes already.
The talented Southeast Valley sophomore was third in the conference with 161 total rebounds, averaging seven a night for a team that reached the district finals. Graves was second in offensive rebounds with 57, resulting in many easy putbacks.
Analysis: A ever-growing force inside, Graves showed little resistance most nights in dominating on the offensive and defensive glass. As he continues to grow into his body, he should have even better numbers.
Brennan Holder Brennan Holder 6'1" | SG South Central Calhoun | 2021 State IA , South Central Calhoun (2021)
A third member of the Class of 2021, South Central Calhoun’s Brennan Holder Brennan Holder 6'1" | SG South Central Calhoun | 2021 State IA is positioned for a big leap next year.
Holder, playing with senior standout Zane Neubaum Zane Neubaum 6'2" | PG South Central Calhoun | 2020 State IA this past year, ranked fourth in the TLC with 157 rebounds. His long frame allowed him to out-reach most other players for loose balls.
Analysis: Holder will be the focal point for the Titans next winter, but with the growth he’s shown from his sophomore season to this past year, he should be ready to handle the load.
Jacob Hargens, Sioux Central (2023)
Sioux Central needed Jacob Hargens to step in as a freshman, and Hargens delivered.
The newcomer to the TLC ranked fifth overall with 155 rebounds, including 56 that came on the offensive glass. He averaged 6.5 rebounds per night, using his 6-2 frame to average 12.5 points
Analysis: With fellow freshman Carter Boettcher, Hargens and the outlook for the Rebels appears very bright.