2023 Rankings Update: The Other Guard Newcomers
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Luke Riffey Luke Riffey 6'0" | SG Gladbrook-Reinbeck | 2023 State IA (Gladbrook-Reinbeck) [202]: A 6-0 off-ball guard who can score from all three levels, Riffey also showed playmaking ability as a secondary ball-handler for one of the best teams…
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Continue ReadingLuke Riffey Luke Riffey 6'0" | SG Gladbrook-Reinbeck | 2023 State IA (Gladbrook-Reinbeck) [202]: A 6-0 off-ball guard who can score from all three levels, Riffey also showed playmaking ability as a secondary ball-handler for one of the best teams in 1A.
Bo Lee Bo Lee 5'10" | PG East Marshall | 2023 State IA (East Marshall) [203]: Quick, pass-first guard who looks to get others involved and does an excellent job contributing on the glass on both ends of the floor.
Richard Daugherty Richard Daugherty 5'11" | SG Greene County | 2023 State IA (Greene County) [216]: Daugherty is a big-time scorer, averaging 16.0 points as a junior while also showcasing his playmaking skills, dishing out 2.7 assists a game. He can score from all three levels, and if he can become a more efficient shooter, he could be one of the state’s top scorers next season.
Davis Scheck Davis Scheck 5'11" | SG Dowling Catholic | 2023 State IA (Dowling Catholic) [229]: A sharpshooting guard who moves well off the ball, nearly 77% of his field goal attempts came from behind the arc as a junior, making 35% of them.
Kylar Fritz Kylar Fritz 6'0" | SG Sioux Center | 2023 State IA (Sioux Center) [230]: Fritz had a really productive junior season, averaging 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists a game for the Warriors. He can score from all three levels and get others involved.
Dawson Gifford Dawson Gifford 6'0" | SG Kuemper Catholic | 2023 State IA (Kuemper Catholic) [233]: A physical guard who is at his best when he’s playing downhill and getting to the rim, Gifford does a good job using his physical frame to finish through contact.
Denton Kingland Denton Kingland 6'0" | SG Lake Mills | 2023 State IA (Lake Mills) [235]: A wiry wing who can fill it up in a hurry, Kingland averaged 10.4 points and shot nearly 41% from behind the arc, helping lead the Bulldogs to the state tournament. He’s a solid secondary ball-handler and playmaker as well.
Adrian Arifi Adrian Arifi 5'8" | SG East Marshall | 2023 State IA (East Marshall) [236]: A solid shooter who buried 39% of his 3-point attempts as a junior, averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds a game for the Mustangs. Moves well off the ball and has extended range.
Tate Allen Tate Allen 5'11" | SG Fairfield | 2023 State IA (Fairfield) [239]: A 5-11 guard who can do a little bit of everything, Allen stuffed the stat sheet to the tune of 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.1 steals a game as a junior for the Trojans. He’s a capable scorer and distributor.
Scott Kroll Scott Kroll 5'10" | PG Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2023 State IA (Sergeant Bluff-Luton) [241]: Kroll is a 6-1 lead guard who gets others involved, plays strong on-ball defense, and is an excellent rebounder. His 6.6 rebounds a game as a junior led the Warriors by nearly 3 boards a game.
Kasey Coakley Kasey Coakley 5'11" | SG Maquoketa | 2023 State IA (Maquoketa) [242]: Another 6-0 guard who was great on the glass, Coakley led the Cardinals in rebounding as a junior. He’s a capable 3-point shooter who also does a strong job playing passing lanes on the defensive end.
Desante McMurray Desante McMurray 6'0" | SG Des Moines East | 2023 State IA (Des Moines East) [243]: An athletic 6-1 lead guard who can get to the bucket, McMurray is a solid defender who can move his feet.
Frankie Chiodo Frankie Chiodo 6'0" | SG Dowling | 2023 State IA (Grand View Christian) [246]: A 6-0 off-ball guard, Chiodo provided a major scoring spark off the bench for the Thunder, knocking down 41.2% of his 3-point attempts. He has a lightning-quick release off the catch and moves well off the ball.
Grant Watson Grant Watson 5'11" | PG Columbus | 2023 State IA (Columbus) [247]: A shifty 5-10 lead guard, Watson led the Wildcats in scoring and was second in rebounding as a junior. He’s at his best when he’s playing downhill and getting to the bucket.