Class 2A Stars to Watch (Part II)

<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jordan-Lawrence.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1064107" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jordan-Lawrence-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="796151" first="Jordan" last="Lawrence"] (Camanche, 2021)</strong></p> <p>Lawrence has battled injuries throughout his high school career, but when he's healthy, he's one of the best defensive players in the state. A bulldog with his on-ball defense, he'll also have a chance to showcase his offensive skill set this year following a number of key graduations from Camanche's roster. He averaged 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists last year, but those numbers may all double this season. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="964806" first="Ben" last="Loverude"] (Des Moines Christian, 2021)</strong></p> <p>A stretch-four with a feathery stroke from the arc, Loverude averaged 11.4 points a game last year for the Lions while shooting 39% from 3. With his size at 6-6, and his ability to stretch the floor, he's a matchup problem. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796135" first="Bryce" last="Phelps"] (Denver, 2021)</strong></p> <p>A stat-sheet stuffing lead guard, Phelps averaged 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals a game last year for the Cyclones, who should be a top-10 team in 2A this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Vance-Katzfey.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1066763" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Vance-Katzfey-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="962615" first="Vance" last="Katzfey"] (Spirit Lake, 2022)</strong></p> <p>Katzfey was a standout at our Top 250 Expo in October, and is primed to have a massive junior season for the Indians. A versatile scorer with good athleticism, he averaged 16.2 points and 5.1 rebounds with 56-45-73 shooting splits last year. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796188" first="Creighton" last="Moricsh"] (Spirit Lake, 2021)</strong></p> <p>Katzfey's teammate has outstanding size at 6-7, and he's a solid shooter as well, knocking down 40.3% of his 3-point attempts last season. Moricsh averaged 15.7 points and 7.0 rebounds a game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Lucas-Lorenzen.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1073016" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Lucas-Lorenzen-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="682280" first="Lucas" last="Lorenzen"] (Okoboji, 2022)</strong></p> <p>Lorenzen is a walking double-double who put up 22.5 points and 12.0 rebounds a game last year as a sophomore. He's a good athlete with a big, strong frame that he uses to score at a high clip around the bucket, and he can stretch the floor to the tune of 43.8% from the arc last year. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="962600" first="Caleb" last="Holmes"] (Hinton, 2022)</strong></p> <p>Holmes became a popular name around the state late last year when he hit a game-winner against an undefeated West Sioux team. The dynamic scoring wing averaged 21.7 points a game as a sophomore, and is a threat to score 30+ on any given night. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="682271" first="Aaron" last="Graves"] (Southeast Valley, 2022)</strong></p> <p>Graves is going to play defensive end for Kirk Ferentz at Iowa, but he's a solid hooper as well. He averaged 15.8 points and 7.0 rebounds a game as a sophomore, showing a quality stroke from deep to go with his size and physicality inside the paint. </p>