Class 3A Leading Returning Steals
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1.) 2022 Ashton Hermann Ashton Hermann 6'4" | SG Ballard | 2022 State IA (Ballard) – 88 steals Hermann has great instincts on the defensive end, and his timing when he’s jumping passing lanes is second-to-none in the state. He…
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Continue Reading1.) 2022 Ashton Hermann Ashton Hermann 6'4" | SG Ballard | 2022 State IA (Ballard) – 88 steals
Hermann has great instincts on the defensive end, and his timing when he’s jumping passing lanes is second-to-none in the state. He doesn’t take too many chances and has a good feel for when he’s going to be able to make the steal before gambling and hurting his team. He turns defense into offense as quick as anyone.
2.) 2022 Dayton Davis Dayton Davis 6'4" | SF Fort Madison | 2022 State IA (Fort Madison) – 59
The only big man on this list, Davis is a versatile defender who can jump passing lanes on the perimeter or take advantage of some sloppy ball-handling by bigger players and swiping it. He averaged 16.3 points and 11.3 rebounds a game to go with his 3.0 steals.
3.) 2022 Bo Huston Bo Huston 5'10" | SG Dallas Center-Grimes | 2022 State IA (Dallas Center-Grimes) – 46
Huston is one of the best shooters in the state, and he’s an opportunistic defender as well. Like Hermann, he has a good feel for when to jump lanes, and he’s a solid on-ball defender with quick feet and hands.
4.) 2023 Caden Johnson Caden Johnson 5'10" | PG Glenwood | 2023 State IA (Glenwood) – 45
A fleet-footed 5-10 lead guard, Johnson led the Rams in assists and had 2.0 steals a game as well as a sophomore. With Ryan Blum Ryan Blum 6'4" | SF Glenwood | 2021 State IA graduated, Johnson will be asked to emerge as a go-to scorer for the Rams this year.
5.) 2022 Dawson Forgy Dawson Forgy 5'11" | PG Winterset | 2022 State IA (Winterset) – 45
One of THREE Huskies on this top 10, Forgy is a compact lead guard with great lateral quickness and hands. He has big, strong legs that he uses to move well side-to-side, and he creates opportunities for his teammates with his ability on the defensive end.
6.) 2023 Travaughn Luyobya Travaughn Luyobya 5'10" | PG Clear Lake | 2023 State IA (Clear Lake) – 43
Luyobya is a exceptionally quick and moves very well side-to-side on the defensive end. With his quick feet and hands, he makes life difficult for opposing ball-handlers.
7.) 2023 Chase Low Chase Low 6'3" | PF Charles City | 2023 State IA (Charles City) – 42
Low emerged as a big-time player last year for the Comets, averaging 14.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and nearly 2.5 “stocks” a game. A versatile 6-3 wing, he could be a darkhorse to lead the class in scoring this year following the graduation of JJ Ritter JJ Ritter 5'11" | PG Charles City | 2021 State IA .
8.) 2022 Carson Toebe Carson Toebe 6'3" | PG Clear Lake | 2022 State IA (Clear Lake) – 42
A four-year varsity starter who has established himself as one of the best two-way players in the state, Toebe is a high IQ defender who understands angles and positioning, Toebe does a good job defending both on-and-off the ball, using his bigger frame to bully smaller ball-handlers. He’s also a talented shot maker and creator on the offensive end.
9.) 2023 Brayden Dinkla Brayden Dinkla 6'0" | PG Winterset | 2023 State IA (Winterset) – 42
The second Husky on this countdown, Dinkla put together a productive sophomore year for Winterset, averaging 6.7 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 steals a game. He’s a savvy lead guard with a good feel for the game on both ends of the floor. As he continues to grow and mature physically, he’ll become a more versatile threat on both ends of the floor.
10.) 2022 Levi Gurwell Levi Gurwell 5'8" | SG Winterset | 2022 State IA (Winterset) – 41
One of 3A’s best scorers, Gurwell also showed the ability to defend on-and-off the ball last year for the Huskies, taking away 1.8 steals a game. He’s part of a dynamic three-headed monster in the Huskies backcourt.