Class 3A Leading Returning Rebounders

Tony Roe August 26, 2021 @ 08:00 AM

1.) 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962688" first="Dayton" last="Davis"] (Fort Madison) - 11.3 rebounds a game Davis is a big, physical forward who crashes the offensive glass hard, pulling down 4.8 offensive rebounds a game last year. He has great hands and a relentless motor that he uses to dominate the glass.   2.) 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167688" first="Max" last="Wheaton"] (Fairfield) - 9.2 Wheaton was a big-time scorer for the Trojans last year, averaging 19.6 points a game to go with his domination on the glass. He should be a double-double machine for a Fairfield team that should be improved.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Keitges.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1218539" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Keitges-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>3.) 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167696" first="Luke" last="Keitges"] (Pella) - 8.5 Keitges is a well-built, 6-4/6-5 wing who does a great job making strong contact on his box outs and rebounding in and out of his area. He is also a big-time scorer who averaged 13.6 points a game last year. Keitges has transferred to Pella, where he'll be a key piece in the Dutch's quest to repeat as 3A champions with his versatility on both ends of the floor.   4.) 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1234982" first="Michael" last="Kascel"] (Independence) - 8.5 A long, 6-5 forward, Kascel was equally dominant on the offensive glass, pulling down 4.2 offensive boards a game, as he was on the defensive (4.3). He's also a solid rim protector who blocked 1.4 shots a game as a junior.   5.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1171696" first="Jack" last="Cooley"] (Clarke) - 8.5 Cooley was one of the most productive freshmen in the state last year, averaging 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 3.2 assists a game for the Indians. He's a strong, do-it-all 6-3 guard who headlines a solid 2024 class at Clarke.   6.) 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1240103" first="Mason" last="Hicks"] (Saydel) - 8.1 The Eagles won just two games last year, but Hicks was a definite standout, averaging 9.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists a game as a sophomore. A 6-4 guard with great size and court vision, he does a little bit of everything for Saydel.   7.) 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962648" first="Will" last="McLaughlin"] (Harlan) - 8.1 McLaughlin has committed to play linebacker at Iowa State and is a fantastic athlete and physical presence in the paint for Harlan. He uses that athleticism advantage to outleap opposing players. He isn't much of a scoring threat, but he knows his role, to defend and rebound, and he does it very well.   8.) 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1240104" first="Vince" last="Benetti"] (ADM) - 7.7 A 6-4 forward, Benetti could be a double-double machine for the Tigers this year. He loves to pound the offensive glass, pulling down 3.4 offensive boards a game last season.   9.) 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158484" first="Dewon" last="Trent"] (Mount Pleasant) - 7.3 Trent averaged over 15 points a game last season for the Panthers, showing the ability to score from all three levels with 52-37-56 shooting splits. A 6-3 wing with versatility on both ends.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jevin-Sullivan.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1073021" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Jevin-Sullivan-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>10.) 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682289" first="Jevin" last="Sullivan"] (North Polk) - 7.2 Sullivan, a 6-5/6-5 wing with a pair of Division I offers from UMKC and Augustana (SD), also found himself on the leading returning scorers list. He’s a long, athletic, and physical wing with great hands and broad shoulders. His length and athleticism allow him to dominate the glass and the scoring column.