Area Rankings: Top 10 2024 Prospects in the IC/CR Corridor

Earl had an up-and-down sophomore season for the Trojans, but is oozing with talent, athleticism, and potential. A rangy 6-5/6-6 wing who can create shots for himself and others, Earl is coming off a strong summer with the Iowa Barnstormers and will be looking to re-establish himself as one of the best players in the 2024 class. He looked much more comfortable as a shooter during the summer.

Bean missed a chunk of last season but was incredibly productive when he was on the floor for the Saints, averaging 13.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and posting 46-37-64 shooting splits. He’s a high IQ guard with an excellent feel for the game. He has the ability to completely take over games as either a scorer or facilitator, and he’s also proven to be a solid on-ball defender as well. His ability to handle the ball, get others involved, and run the team through their offense is high-level.

Courtney is going to have a big decision ahead of him in the next few years – football or basketball? Also a standout receiver on the gridiron, Courtney is an athletic combo guard who can defend at a high level, contribute on the glass, and create shots for himself and others. He has a big, physical frame and great lateral quickness that he uses to his advantage on both ends of the floor. Coming off the bench he averaged 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.4 steals a game last season.

Koch stepped into a major role for the Trojans early on last season and produced at a high level as both a shooter (40.4 3P%) and playmaking guard (1.6 assists a game). He’s a reliable ball-handler and decision-maker who looks to push the tempo when the opportunity presents itself. He’s a solid on-ball defender with quick hands and feet.

Kampman didn’t have huge stats for the Lightning last season, averaging 4.5 points and 4.1 rebounds a game as a sophomore, but he’s a really intriguing prospect who is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. A long, mobile 6-8 big man, he’s a fluid athlete who runs the floor well and who has really good timing on his shot blocks (1.4 a game last season). He put together a strong summer with the Iowa Barnstormers as a rim-running big man and if he can continue to develop his footwork and touch around the bucket, he’ll skyrocket up the rankings and become a coveted collegiate prospect.

Stevens is a talented shotmaker who really emerged last season for the Little Hawks, averaging 10.5 points on 51-40-73 shooting splits. He has an innate ability to create tiny bits of space, either with his handle, his footwork, his pure quickness, or a combination of all three, and he’s a really good shooter off the dribble with unlimited range.

Arnaman had a breakout sophomore year for the Bears, averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals a game. He’s a really good ball-handler who does a great job playing with pace, changing speeds to get by defenders. He’s a gifted passer with great court vision and also a very talented scorer, especially as a finisher around the rim.

A physical combo forward who can do a little bit of everything well, Burkle was a role player last year for the Hawks, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds a game while shooting nearly 59% from the floor. He has really good hands, is highly active on both ends of the floor, and showed some ability to step out and knock down jumpers. Following a ton of losses to graduation, he’ll have a chance to step into a major role this year at Prairie.

Krumrei is a long, lanky wing who had a really big summer as a three-level scoring threat for the Barnstormers. He transferred to Kennedy from Linn-Mar and will be a rotation piece for the Cougars as a junior, providing some versatility on both ends of the floor with his length and talent. He’s a good shooter off the catch who moves well, gets into passing lanes, and has improved his handles to become a capable shot creator.

Kutcher missed all but four games last season due to injury, coming back for the final four games of the year and showing everyone what they were missing – an elite shooting threat. He buried 12 of 20 3-point attempts in his four games, showcasing his lightning-quick release and limitless range. He’s healthy now and coming off a solid summer with Martin Brothers in which he did more of the same, shoot it a high level.