2021 Rankings Update: The Newcomers

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154034" first="Tharon" last="Locure"] | PG | Des Moines North (42)</strong></p> <p>A quick, 5-11 scoring guard, Locure put up huge numbers for the Polar Bears as a senior, averaging 20.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.4 steals a game. He's at his best when he's using his quickness and athleticism to blow by defenders and get to the rim, where he's a creative finisher, but he also showed a respectable shot from deep.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154059" first="Noah" last="Sandbothe"] | PF | Council Bluffs Lincoln (56)</strong></p> <p>Sandbothe is an athletic, 6-6 forward who runs the floor well and is an efficient finisher around the rim, shooting 65% from the field as a senior. He also shot 79% from the free-throw line, showing that he could potentially add some range to his game as well. He's a versatile defender who can switch and protect the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154071" first="Cole" last="Tunender"] | SF | Norwalk (70)</strong></p> <p>A long, 6-6 wing, Tunender had a strong summer last year with the Barnstormers, and carried that momentum into the winter with the Warriors, leading the team in scoring at 11.0 points a game and pulling down 5.0 rebounds. He handles the ball fairly well and is a good passer who sees the floor. The lefty is a good athlete with a smooth stroke who can score from all three levels.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154086" first="Tim" last="Zimmerman"] | SG | Treynor (96)</strong></p> <p>Zimmerman is a 6-3 off-guard who moves really well without the ball and is a good shooter with a quick release off the catch. He showed just how hot he can get in the Cardinals' blowout substate semifinal win over AHSTW, going 8-11 from behind the arc. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154087" first="CJ" last="Kuehl"] | PG | Indianola (100)</strong></p> <p>A 6-0 lead guard, Kuehl isn't much of a scorer, but he's a strong pure point guard who handles it and passes the ball extremely well. He loves to get others involved, and he does a great job protecting the ball as well. He dished out 5.7 assists a game for the Indians and had a strong 3.4 assist-to-turnover ratio.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154097" first="Cade" last="Rohwer"] | SF | Alta-Aurelia (139)</strong></p> <p>The 6-2 forward was highly productive as a senior, averaging 19.9 points and 9.6 rebounds a game, while shooting 62% from the floor. He's a physical player on both ends who uses his strength and good touch around the rim to score through contact.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1070426" first="Dominic" last="Drent"] | SG | Sioux City East (154)</strong></p> <p>Drent is a streaky perimeter shooter, but can get it going from deep, which opens up the rest of his offensive arsenal. He's solid with the ball in his hands, a good decision-maker who can get to the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154126" first="Sam" last="Hughes"] | PG | Dowling Catholic (165)</strong></p> <p>Hughes is a 6-1 lead guard who was a key contributor for a state qualifying Maroons team. He's a solid player on both ends of the floor who moves his feet well defensively and shot nearly 40% from behind the arc.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154127" first="Clayton" last="Bosma"] | SF | Unity Christian (181)</strong></p> <p>A 6-2 wing, Bosma led the Knights in scoring (13.7), assists (2.4) and steals (3.2), while also contributing on the glass. He's a versatile defender with good length who can score from all three levels. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154128" first="Nathan" last="Donovan"] | PG | Wahlert Catholic (182)</strong></p> <p>A slashing, 5-10 lead guard, Donovan attempted 134 free throws during the abbreviated season, an average of nearly 7.5 attempts per game, a testament to his ability to get to the rim. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154129" first="Niiziar" last="Rogers"] | PG | Davenport Central (183)</strong></p> <p>Rogers is a quick, athletic, 5-11 guard who can defend either spot on the perimeter with his quickness and length. He does a great job covering a lot of ground in a hurry, and he can turn his defense into quick offense at the other end. He showed a respectable 3-point stroke and can finish above the rim in transition. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1154130" first="Kevin" last="Meyers"] | PF | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (184)</strong></p> <p>Meyers is a 6-4 big man who runs the floor well and has great hands. He crashes the glass hard on both ends of the floor, is a willing passer out of the post, and has good touch around the rim. He also shot 39% from behind the arc, albeit on limited attempts, showing the ability to stretch the floor a bit as well.</p>