Prep Hoops Iowa Top 250: 2023 Early Entrant Preview (Wings/Bigs)

<p><em>The Prep Hoops Iowa Top 250 is coming to Ankeny on September 18. As always, the gym will be packed with college talent, scouts, and college coaches. Here we take a look at ten more of the top players from the Class of 2023 who have already registered to compete!</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Wings</h4> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/109-Padraig-Gallagher-crop-2060x1353-1608591361.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1104583" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/109-Padraig-Gallagher-crop-2060x1353-1608591361-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="1067659" first="Padraig" last="Gallagher"] (Beckman Catholic)</strong></p> <p>Gallagher is a big, physical wing who can really fill it up from all three levels. His scoring skyrocketed following [player_tooltip player_id="964934" first="Mason" last="White"]’s injury last year, as Gallagher took his game to the next level in helping lead the Blazers to the 2A state tournament. At 6-5, he has the size to get his shot off whenever he wants, and he pairs his silky jumper with an improving handle to be a dynamic all-around offensive threat.</p> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="956880" first="Traijan" last="Sain"] (Cedar Rapids Washington)</strong></p> <p>A long, athletic 6-5 wing with tremendous upside, Sain can make a major impact on both ends of the floor. He has a smooth release on his jumper with range out to the arc, and he handles the ball well and can get to the bucket. He's a versatile defender who uses his length and lateral quickness well to defend multiple positions, and he's improving his playmaking abilities offensively.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Casey-Glascock-crop-2786x1829-1624124981.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1219185" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Casey-Glascock-crop-2786x1829-1624124981-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="1167732" first="Casey" last="Glascock"] (Indianola)</strong></p> <p>A long and athletic wing who impacts the game on both ends of the floor, Glascock is a menace in transition, getting end-to-end quickly and finishing creatively around the rim. He uses his length well on the defensive end, showing a knack for jumping passing lanes, and he has a nice looking stroke from behind the arc. </p> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="1167689" first="Aidan" last="Yamilkoski"] (Xavier)</strong></p> <p>A long 6-3 wing, Yamilkoski scores from all three levels effectively. He looks to attack the bucket against aggressive closeouts, and he does a nice job utilizing ball fakes to freeze the defender and get to the rim. He has good form on his jumper and a quick release off the catch.</p> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="1167693" first="Koleson" last="Evans"] (West Harrison)</strong></p> <p>A 6-5 wing, Evans is an intriguing prospect with his size, rebounding, and ability to stretch the floor. He buried nearly 45% of his 3-point attempts last season, and he uses his length really well on the defensive end. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Keitges-crop-2882x1892-1624028452.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1218540" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Luke-Keitges-crop-2882x1892-1624028452-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id="1167696" first="Luke" last="Keitges"] (Pella)</strong></p> <p>A 6-5 forward who can score from all three levels, Keitges is equally comfortable stretching his defender out to the arc or taking them down onto the block and using his solid footwork and touch to score around the rim. He rebounds really well on both ends of the floor and is a solid playmaker who sees the floor well. He plays under control, can protect the paint, and will be a great addition to the 3A defending champions following his transfer from Knoxville.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Bigs</h4> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/132-Vance-Peiffer-e1619111364346.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1066368" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/132-Vance-Peiffer-e1619111364346-300x206.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="206" /></a>C [player_tooltip player_id="1167685" first="Vance" last="Peiffer"] (Waukee)</strong></p> <p>A versatile big on both ends of the floor, Peiffer can stretch the floor or create his own looks and getting to the rim against bigger defenders. He's a long, switchable defender who does an excellent job contesting shots, and he rebounds at a high level as well. </p> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id="1167721" first="Martez" last="Wiggley"] (Waterloo East)</strong></p> <p>A big, physical 6-5 forward, Wiggley uses his frame effectively to bully his way to the rim against smaller defenders and finish through contact. His strongest attribute, however, may be his passing. He sees the floor really well, recognizes the double early and gets the ball to open shooters. He has good touch around the free-throw line and is working to expand his range, and he has good footwork and touch around the bucket.</p> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id="1167714" first="Zane" last="Witt"] (Camanche)</strong></p> <p>A mobile 6-7 big man, Witt is a switchable defender who runs the floor and finishes above the rim. He does a great job running the floor hard and establishing early post position, and he's working to develop more go-to post moves with his catches on the block. </p> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id="1167703" first="Sage" last="Evans"] (West Harrison)</strong></p> <p>An undersized power forward, listed at just 6-1 last season, Evans is a dominant force on the glass, pulling down 14.5 rebounds a game last season. He's a good athlete with great hands and a relentless motor that he uses to dominate the glass. He can stretch the floor offensively, knocking down nearly 42% of his 3-point attempts last season.</p>