Five 2A Freshmen Making an Early Impact
SG Brock Badding (Kuemper Catholic): A 5-10 off-ball guard, Badding has come off the bench to provide a major spark for the Knights early in his career. He’s averaging 11.9 points a game and is a true sniper, with 45…
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Continue ReadingSG Brock Badding (Kuemper Catholic): A 5-10 off-ball guard, Badding has come off the bench to provide a major spark for the Knights early in his career. He’s averaging 11.9 points a game and is a true sniper, with 45 of his 55 field goal attempts coming from behind the arc, converting at an astounding 46.7% clip. Armed with a quick release and excellent off-ball movement, he’s a real weapon for a Kuemper team that is off to a strong 6-1 start.
PF Ryan Clair (East Sac County): Another player who has come off the bench to provide a ton of production early on is Clair, a 6-4 power forward who is averaging a team-high 13.8 points and 8.0 rebounds on an eye-popping 80.6% shooting. He pairs great hands with soft touch and solid footwork around the bucket to be a true force in the painted area for the Raiders.
PG Cael Hogan (Southwest Valley): A 5-8 point guard, Hogan has been a revelation for the Timberwolves early in the season, ranking second on the team in scoring (15.4 points) and leading the charge in assists (3.1) and steals (3.4). A small but quick guard with a strong understanding of the game, he has provided a real offensive spark for a team that struggled at times to score last season.
PG Caden Sorensen (Union): Sorensen has many similarities to Hogan, ranking second on the Knights in scoring (15.8) and leading the team in assists (4.7) and steals (2.2). A 5-9 lead guard who has been charged was being the catalyst of the offense, he has done a really nice job limiting turnovers and getting others involved early in his career. He uses his quickness to play downhill and get into the teeth of the defense, rather than relying on his jumper, which many young guards have a tendency to do.
PG Quinn Street (Osage): Yet another impact point guard on this list, Street leads the Green Devils in helpers, dishing out 4.6 assists a game, and he too has done a good job protecting the basketball. He’s contributed on the glass (4.2 rebounds) and proven to be a capable three-level scorer, putting up 12.8 points a game. The 2026 guard class in the state is off to a really good start to their careers, and Street is one of several impact performers.