Class 2A Leading Returning Rebounders
1.) 2024 Jack Vanfossan (Underwood) – 11.8 rebounds per game Vanfossan is an undersized 6-2 forward, but he plays with a non-stop motor and does a great job competing on the glass on both ends of the floor. He had…
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Continue Reading1.) 2024 Jack Vanfossan (Underwood) – 11.8 rebounds per game
Vanfossan is an undersized 6-2 forward, but he plays with a non-stop motor and does a great job competing on the glass on both ends of the floor. He had more rebounds (259) than points (252) last season.
2.) 2023 Landon Blatchford Landon Blatchford 6'6" | SF West Monona | 2023 State IA (West Monona) – 11.3
Blatchford enjoyed a breakout junior year, averaging 18.6 points with good efficiency numbers last season. With the next four scorers from last year’s team graduated, he could be in line for a monster senior year for the Spartans.
3.) 2023 Luke Patton Luke Patton 6'5" | PF Roland-Story | 2023 State IA (Roland-Story) – 10.9
The Norsemen were one of the most pleasant surprises in the state last year, and Patton was a major reason why. The 6-5 forward averaged 10.7 points and 10.9 rebounds a game last season, showing his ability to score efficiently around the paint and control the glass on both ends of the floor.
4.) 2023 Caden Kirkman Caden Kirkman 6'8" | PF Wilton | 2023 State IA (Wilton) – 10.8
A highly talented 6-8 big man who has committed to play college ball at Augustana (SD), Kirkman has the potential to be the most dominant player in 2A basketball this year. He has excellent hands and controls the painted area on both ends of the floor.
5.) 2023 Jacob Hargens Jacob Hargens 6'2" | PG Sioux Central | 2023 State IA (Sioux Central) – 9.9
Hargens also found himself on the top-10 scorers list after averaging 25.5 points a game as a junior. A 6-3 wing who can do a little bit of everything on the floor, he’ll be the focal point of a Rebels team that will be among the best in 2A this season.
6.) 2024 Dayson Leerhoff (Pleasantville) – 9.7
A 6-3 forward, Leerhoff enjoyed a breakout sophomore season last year, averaging 13.0 points and 9.7 rebounds a game for the Trojans. With three of the top four scorers graduated from last year’s team, he’ll be the focal point of the team this season.
7.) 2023 Ethan Dickerson Ethan Dickerson 6'8" | PF Treynor | 2023 State IA (Treynor) – 8.6
Dickerson, a 6-8 center, was dominant on both ends of the floor last year for the Cardinals, averaging 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks a game. He’s a mobile big who does a great job using his size to control the paint. He averaged just under three offensive boards a game.
8.) 2023 Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA (Beckman Catholic) – 8.5
One of the best all-around players in the class, Gallagher is a dominant three-level scorer as well as a great rebounder and playmaker. He pulled down over two offensive rebounds a game last season, which helped contribute to averaging over 20 points a night.
9.) 2023 Jack Scrivner Jack Scrivner 6'2" | PF Central Decatur | 2023 State IA (Central Decatur) – 8.4
A 6-2 forward who does a little bit of everything for the Cardinals, Scrivner posted an impressive stat line of 9.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.1 steals, and 2.0 blocks a game as a junior.
10.) 2023 Nolan DeLong Nolan DeLong 6'0" | SG Durant | 2023 State IA (Durant) – 8.4
DeLong is an athletic 6-0 guard who does a great job using his athleticism to control the glass on both ends of the floor for the Wildcats. He led the ‘Cats in scoring last season, averaging 15.7 points a game.