Class 2A Leading Returning Assists
1.) 2024 Trevor Ciesielski Trevor Ciesielski 6'1" | PG West Lyon | 2024 State IA (West Lyon) – 6.1 assists per game A 6-1 lead guard, Ciesielski is the definition of a pass-first guard. He averaged just 4.0 points a…
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Continue Reading1.) 2024 Trevor Ciesielski Trevor Ciesielski 6'1" | PG West Lyon | 2024 State IA (West Lyon) – 6.1 assists per game
A 6-1 lead guard, Ciesielski is the definition of a pass-first guard. He averaged just 4.0 points a game, but paced the Wildcats attack by dishing out over six helpers a night.
2.) 2023 Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | PG Central Lyon | 2023 IA (Central Lyon) – 5.9
The future Iowa football standout is a dominant all-around player on the hardwood as well. He scores at a high clip and also gets others involved extremely well. He also does a great job protecting the ball, posting nearly a 2-1 assist-to-turnover ratio as a junior.
3.) 2023 Mason Coppock Mason Coppock 6'0" | SG West Sioux | 2023 State IA (West Sioux) – 5.5
The Falcons figure to be one of the most potent offensive teams in the class this season, and Coppock is a major reason why. He’s a versatile three-level scorer with excellent court vision and passing instincts.
4.) 2024 Holden Arnaman Holden Arnaman 6'3" | PG West Branch | 2024 State IA (West Branch) – 5.4
The 6-1 guard enjoyed a breakout sophomore season for the Bears, leading the team in scoring (15.7 points a game) and assists. He has established himself as one of the best guards in the class during his first two seasons, and he’s only getting better.
5.) 2023 Tate Petersen Tate Petersen 6'1" | PG Monticello | 2023 State IA (Monticello) – 5.2
A three-year varsity starter who has constantly gotten better, Petersen is one of the best all-around offensive players in the class with his ability to get to the rim, shoot it from deep, and get others involved. He’s coming off of a huge summer with the Iowa Mavericks and looked primed to have an absolutely monstrous senior year for a Panthers team that we will have ranked #1 to start the year.
6.) 2024 Owen Larson Owen Larson 6'1" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024 State IA (Estherville Lincoln Central) – 5.1
The South Dakota State commit is arguably the best player in the class already after averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.5 steals a game as a sophomore, helping lead the Midgets to the substate final. He’s quick, confident, an elite ball-handler, and has excellent court vision.
7.) 2023 Carter Boettcher Carter Boettcher 6'1" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA (Sioux Central) – 4.9
The pacesetter of one of the best offenses in the class, Boettcher is also a big-time scoring threat, averaging over 18 points a game last season. In addition to his playmaking talents on the offensive end, he’s also a bit of a menace defensively, averaging over two steals a game.
8.) 2023 Ryan Walters Ryan Walters 6'0" | PG South Hardin | 2023 State IA (South Hardin) – 4.8
A quick 6-1 lead guard with the ability to break down the defense and get to the bucket, Walters does a good job getting the defense to collapse and then find an open teammate for a layup or jumper.
9.) 2023 Garrett Hempen Garrett Hempen 5'10" | PG Aplington-Parkersburg | 2023 State IA (Aplington-Parkersburg) – 4.5
A confident and high IQ combo guard, Hempen averaged 15.6 points a game for the Falcons last year in addition to his ability to get others involved. He limits turnovers (2.5-1 assist-to-turnover ratio) and is an efficient three-level scoring threat.
10.) 2023 Aden Vondrak (East Sac County) – 4.4
Vondrak accounted for over a third of the Raiders assists last season, dishing out more than twice as many as the next highest player on the roster.