Class 2A Stars to Watch (Part III)

<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jayden-Mackie.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1068638" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jayden-Mackie-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="751418" first="Jayden" last="Mackie"] (Aplington-Parkersburg, 2022)</strong></p> <p>An athletic lead guard who is equally adept making plays for others or scoring, Mackie recently picked up a Division II offer from Upper Iowa. He averaged 15.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists a game as a sophomore for one of the best offensive attacks in 2A.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796147" first="Dane" last="Fuller"] (Dike-New Hartford, 2021)</strong></p> <p>Fuller led the Wolverines in scoring last year, averaging 18.1 points a game and shooting better than 50% from the floor. He’s armed with a strong mid-range jumper and the ability to get to the rim for finishes, and he’s also a solid passer. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="784980" first="Chris" last="Schreck"] (Van Meter, 2022)</strong></p> <p>The diminutive lead guard was a key player for the Bulldogs as a freshman and was great as a sophomore, shooting 41% from 3 and averaging 11.5 points and 3.1 assists. Following the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="801876" first="Anthony" last="Potthoff"], Schreck will be asked to score more this year, and he’s certainly capable. He’s also a solid on-ball defender. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="962616" first="Ty" last="Van Essen"] (Western Christian, 2022)</strong></p> <p>The 6-4 forward led the Wolfpack in rebounding last year, pulling down 6.2 boards a game, and finished second in scoring at 14.0. He’s extremely efficient, posting 63-52-77 shooting splits as a sophomore. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796138" first="Noah" last="Miller"] (Forest City, 2021)</strong></p> <p>The leader of an always strong Indians team, Miller led the team in scoring, assists and steals last year, putting up 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.8 steals a game. He’s the focal point of the game plan on both ends of the floor. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796154" first="Kyler" last="Matthias"] (Denver, 2021)</strong></p> <p>A key piece of a veteran Cyclones backcourt, Matthias averaged 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game last season. He’s at his best when he’s putting pressure on the defense by getting to the rim. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796174" first="Ben" last="Dunlap"] (Emmetsburg, 2021)</strong></p> <p>Dunlap, a 6-3 forward, is a highly efficient scorer who put up 55-40-73 shooting splits last year while averaging 19.0 points and 8.2 rebounds a game. His ability to score around the bucket or stretch the floor puts constant pressure on the defense. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="956884" first="Zach" last="Lutmer"] (Central Lyon, 2023)</strong></p> <p>Lutmer was remarkably productive as a freshman, averaging 15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists a game for the Lions. He’s a capable perimeter shooter, but is at his best when he’s attacking and putting pressure on the defender.</p>