Area Rankings: Top 10 2023 Prospects in Northwest Iowa

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His perimeter shooting numbers dipped as a junior, but if he can get back up into the 36-38% range from deep, he'll be one of the most dangerous scorers in the state, regardless of class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["956884"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Lutmer will play football at Iowa next year, but he'll be looking to close out his high school career on the hardwood with a state championship after coming oh so close last season, leading the Lions to a runner-up finish in Class 2A in their first state tournament appearance. A physical and highly athletic lead guard, he controls the game on both ends of the floor with his high IQ, physicality, athleticism, and feel. He averaged 19.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 2.5 steals a game with impressive 55-41-74 shooting splits and would have been a solid Division II/NAIA option if he had decided to pursue a career in basketball.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1167668"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"A quick-twitch athlete who is at his best when he's playing downhill and using his explosive first step to attack the bucket, Hayes averaged 17.1 points and 6.7 rebounds a game as a junior while shooting nearly 53% from the floor. His perimeter stroke has really improved over the last few years, getting up to nearly 40% last season, and he's a capable playmaker as well.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1167698"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"An athletic and physical combo guard, Hargens is one of the best stat-sheet stuffers in the state. As a junior, he averaged 25.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.5 blocks a game, showing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He is capable of defending multiple positions, and he's a dynamic three-level scorer who can light up the scoreboard in a hurry.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["956890"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"A mobile big man who can provide some versatility on the defensive end, Wallin has steadily improved throughout his high school career. As a junior at South O'Brien, he averaged 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks a game. He has transferred to play his senior year at Spirit Lake, where he'll be a crucial piece for an Indians team that should be much improved.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1167717"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Another mobile and physical big man who puts up huge numbers, Berends put up 20.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks a game as a junior for the Hawks. He's an efficient scorer around the bucket with either hand and is working to extend his range a bit.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1167750"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"One of the more intriguing prospects in the state, Van Dyke played a point-forward role for the Black Raiders as a junior, putting his passing skills on display. With his size and ability to see the floor, he will be a really nice small school player at the next level, providing some versatility and different looks. He's a bouncy athlete who can also defend multiple positions.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1167726"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Stop me if you've heard this before - there's a kid named Korver who shoots the leather off the ball. Luke, Kyle Korver's cousin, shot nearly 51% from behind the arc as a junior on 132 attempts, and he can do it both off the dribble and the catch. He moves really well without the ball in his hands and is an elite free-throw shooter (93.9%). Shooting translates to the next level, and whichever coach lands Korver will be extremely happy to add a flamethrower of his quality to their lineup.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1167713"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Klein is a confident combo guard who can score effectively from all three levels. He's especially adept at creating his own shot, getting the ball into his shooting pocket quickly off the dribble and showing some creativity with his finishes around the bucket. He plays bigger than his listed 5-11 and is a strong competitor who seems to get stronger as the game progresses. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals a game as a junior and had a really good summer with the Pentagon Schoolers.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1167707"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"DeJean will likely follow older brother Cooper's footsteps and choose the gridiron route in college, but he's a really good basketball player as well. An explosive athlete who can get out in transition, he averaged 19.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game while shooting over 61% from the floor as a junior. The key piece for a Falcons team that should be among the most improved in 2A this season, he has a chance to make a lot of noise this winter with his play on the hardwood.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->