State Tournament Preview: Class 4A Stars to Watch

2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682278" first="Trey" last="Lewis"] (Johnston) A quick 5-11 guard who has been about as good as anyone in the state this year, Lewis is averaging 21.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists a game for the Dragons while shooting nearly 39% from the floor. He's an excellent ball-handler, has limitless range, and has really improved his ability to contribute across the board this season, leading the Dragons in rebounding and assists. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Steven-Kramer-1-crop-2791x1833-1615513419.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1148899" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Steven-Kramer-1-crop-2791x1833-1615513419-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="784982" first="Steven" last="Kramer"] (Johnston) Kramer is an athletic 6-6 wing who has committed to play his college ball at South Dakota. He's a long wing who can score from all three levels, make plays for others, and defend multiple positions. He's averaging 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists a game. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682265" first="Trey" last="Campbell"] (Cedar Falls) Campbell is committed to play at Northern Iowa, and has been a dominant force on both ends of the floor this year, averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 54-40-85 shooting splits. He's a 6-4 lead guard with the quickness to burn defenders and get to the rim, and the ability to get scorching hot from the arc. He's a long and athletic defender who can also dominate games on that end of the floor. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Dallas-Bear.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1177345" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Dallas-Bear-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="956870" first="Dallas" last="Bear"] (Cedar Falls) A 6-8 sharpshooting wing who holds a pair of Division I offers (Augustana, Bryant), Bear moves well off the ball and has a quick release on his shot with extended range. With his size and shooting ability, it's easy to see why college coaches are interested in the junior. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tamin-Lipsey-crop-3024x1986-1630182046.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1273063" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tamin-Lipsey-crop-3024x1986-1630182046-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682279" first="Tamin" last="Lipsey"] (Ames) Arguably the best two-way player in the state, Lipsey is in complete control of the game at all times on both ends of the floor. An Iowa State commit, he has an excellent feel for the game and loves to get others involved as a true pass-first point guard, averaging 6.1 assists a game. He's averaging 15.9 points and 2.5 steals as well. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/103-Trevion-Labeaux-crop-1759x1155-1640898493.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1356648" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/103-Trevion-Labeaux-crop-1759x1155-1640898493-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682277" first="Trevion" last="LaBeaux"] (Ames) An athletic 6-5/6-6 forward, LaBeaux took his game to the next level when Lipsey was down with an injury this season, showing his ability to get to the rim off the bounce and dominate games on the glass. He's a long defender who can protect the rim and move his feet, and he has one of the best second jumps of any player in the state. He's averaging 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists a game. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/11-Kenzie-Reed-crop-2173x1427-1610657914.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1116187" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/11-Kenzie-Reed-crop-2173x1427-1610657914-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="956877" first="Kenzie" last="Reed"] (Kennedy) Reed is one of the best pure point guards in the state, an excellent pick-and-roll ball-handler and decision-maker who can get others involved at a high level and shoot it efficiently from the arc and the mid-range. He's averaging 12.4 points and 7.0 assists a game for one of the best offensive teams in the state. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/Colby-Dolphin-crop-4852x3186-1632260165.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1288245" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/Colby-Dolphin-crop-4852x3186-1632260165-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167718" first="Colby" last="Dolphin"] (Kennedy) A tough and physical combo guard who can really shoot it, Dolphin is shooting 39.8% from the arc and has the ability to put it on the floor and finish through contact at the rim. A strong lefty who embraces contact, he's also a good on-ball defender who moves his feet and has quick hands. [caption id="attachment_1356612" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/Pryce-Sandfort-crop-591x388-1640894408.png"><img class="wp-image-1356612 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/Pryce-Sandfort-crop-591x388-1640894408-300x197.png" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> Photo: Sean Bock <a href="https://247sports.com/player/pryce-sandfort-46097292/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">247Sports</a>[/caption] 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="956868" first="Pryce" last="Sandfort"] (Northwest) Sandfort has been the best player in the state this year, averaging 27.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks a game while posting 53-41-89 shooting splits. A long and skilled shotmaker at 6-7, he handles it well and gets to the rim, where he's a good finisher, and he's an elite shooter. He has great length and moves well on the defensive end, contesting shots and dominating games on both ends of the floor. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Cade-Kelderman.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1066825" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Cade-Kelderman-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="956887" first="Cade" last="Kelderman"] (Northwest) Kelderman has been an ideal running mate alongside Sandfort, shooting 43.3% from the arc and dishing out 5.5 assists a game to go with his 16.1 points. He's a 6-1 point guard who is strong and finishes well around the rim and moves his feet well on the defensive end. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682264" first="Gabe" last="Burkle"] (Prairie) A 6-6 big man who has committed to play football at Iowa State, Burkle has good hands, quick feet, and excellent touch around the rim with either hand. He's a mobile big man who runs the floor hard and protects the paint. He averaged 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds a game on 58.3% shooting. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962667" first="Amarion" last="Davis"] (Burlington) Davis is a long and athletic 6-2 wing who can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim where he's an excellent finisher. He's averaging 14.2 points and 6.0 rebounds on 53-39-79 shooting splits and he's a versatile defender who can impact the game with his length and quickness. 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962614" first="Ryan" last="Crandall"] (Ankeny) Crandall is a physical and athletic combo forward who leads a balanced Ankeny attack that has four players averaging in double-figures. He leads the team in scoring (11.7), rebounding (8.4), assists (2.6), and steals (2.2).