2022 Rankings Update: The Newcomers

[player_tooltip player_id="1158260" first="Ruot" last="Bijiek"] | PF | Valley (2) A long, athletic, rangy, and bouncy 6-8 forward, Bijiek was outstanding for the Tigers this year after transferring over from Dowling Catholic. He holds offers from Arkansas, Hampton, Nebraska, and Western Illinois, and he should see his stock skyrocket this summer playing with the OSA Crusaders. He can protect the rim, finish around the bucket, and stretch the floor. Throw in his defensive versatility, and the fact that he’s just scratching the surface of his potential, and you’ve got a high-major prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158261" first="Peter" last="Moe"] | PF | Iowa City West (5) The son of former Hawkeye Jeff Moe, Peter burst onto the scene by dropping 41 points and 12 rebounds in West’s season-opening loss to City High, his first game as a Trojan. He moved to Iowa City before the start of the season from the Indianapolis area and averaged 21.9 points and 8.5 rebounds with 54-39-81 shooting splits. His ability to score around the bucket with great efficiency is nice, but it’s his smooth stroke and soft shooting touch at 6-8 that will make him a coveted prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158412" first="Levi" last="Gurwell"] | SG | Winterset (35) A 6-0 scoring guard, Gurwell showcased his ability to score from all three levels throughout the year, en route to averaging 16.5 points a game. He also showed the ability to handle the ball, scoring both on-and-off the ball, and some solid playmaking ability as well. He does a solid job defending off the ball, jumping passing lanes and turning his defense into easy offense.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158413" first="Shawn" last="Gilbert"] | PF | Central DeWitt (42) A 6-7 big man, Gilbert is one of the more intriguing players in the 2022 class. He’s a big body with soft touch around the bucket and he has the ability to stretch the floor with a smooth stroke. He shot 45% from behind the arc as a junior (although on just 31 attempts), and he showed surprising lateral quickness against guards when switched on the perimeter. He’s a skilled player who can impact the game on both ends.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158414" first="Carter" last="Harmsen"] | SF | Mid-Prairie (43) Harmsen is a long, skilled 6-4 wing who has shown the ability to score from all three levels or facilitate. He's a talented playmaker who sees the floor well and operates particularly well out of the high post, where he can use his size and vision to either score or find open teammates.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158415" first="Eric" last="Mulder"] | PF | Pella Christian (44) A traditional big man, Mulder is a 6-8 big body with good hands and great touch around the bucket. He averaged 14.2 points and 9.5 rebounds a game while shooting 62% from the floor. He's a mobile big man who runs the floor well and can be a switchable defender. If he can add some consistent range to his game, he could see his stock skyrocket.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Wyatt-Helming-crop-2786x1829-1615315103-crop-446x293-1615315117.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147247" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Wyatt-Helming-crop-2786x1829-1615315103-crop-446x293-1615315117-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1158420" first="Wyatt" last="Helming"] | SF | Lake Mills (60) A 6-6 forward with a good frame to continue adding strength to, Helming had a strong junior year, averaging 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 blocks. He can stretch the floor a bit but is at his best when he's playing downhill and using his size and strength to get to the rim. He can be a versatile defender with his length.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158421" first="Bo" last="Huston"] | SG | Dallas Center-Grimes (70) The 5-10 lefty had a huge year playing alongside two of the better guards in 3A, and he has emerged as one of the elite shooting threats in the state. He knocked down 52% of his 3s this year and shot 60.7% from the field. We’re still looking to see how he plays with the ball in his hands more, and that should happen next year following the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="796144" first="Luke" last="Rankin"].   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Trey-Kriener-crop-2786x1829-1615315506-crop-498x327-1615315520.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147267" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Trey-Kriener-crop-2786x1829-1615315506-crop-498x327-1615315520-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1158422" first="Trey" last="Kriener"] | C | South Winneshiek (71) A 6-7 big man who runs the floor well, Kriener showed the ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim, huge assets in modern basketball. He's a good, not great, athlete who can switch defensively, and he uses his length to alter shots inside the paint. His low-post offense is still a work in progress, but he has good touch, just needs to continue smoothing out his footwork.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158423" first="Hunter" last="Jacobson"] | PG | Cedar Falls (75) The son of Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacboson played a major role off the bench for a loaded Tigers team this year. He handles the ball well, can shoot it from deep, and is a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet really well. He does a little bit of everything for his team.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158424" first="Oliver" last="Hughes"] | PG | North Scott (77) Hughes, a 5-11 guard, emerged as a real shooting threat from deep this year, knocking down 41.5% from behind the arc. He's a solid defender both on-and-off the ball, as every Lancer is, and he's a strong guard who contributes across the board.   [player_tooltip player_id="1158431" first="Landyn" last="Van Kekerix"] | SG | Rock Valley (80) A 5-11 guard, Van Kekerix is a bit of a throwback guard who doesn’t really take many 3s, but thrives on playing downhill and using his creativity around the rim to score. He contributes on the glass in a big way (7.0 rebounds a game) for a guard under six feet, and he makes an impact on the defensive end as well.