2024 Rankings Update: Wing Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(85) SG [player_tooltip player_id='1751109' first='Braydon' last='Osborn'] (Alburnett)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, bouncy 6-3 wing who can fill it up in a hurry, Osborn is averaging 17.4 points a game on 45-41-69 shooting splits, showing that he can create his own shot or operate without the ball in his hands. He has a quick release off the catch, keeps the ball moving on the offensive end, and is a really good rebounder on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(97) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751110' first='Reece' last='Vander Zee'] (Central Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vander Zee was a nice role player on last year's 2A runner-up team, and he has exploded as a junior, averaging 18.2 points and 7.8 rebounds on 59-44-62 shooting. An athletic, physical 6-5 wing with great size and length, he has the ability to score from all three levels, defend multiple positions, and rebound at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(101) SG [player_tooltip player_id='1751170' first='Matthew' last='Bockman'] (Decorah)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 combo guard (pictured) who can play with and without the ball in his hands, Bockman has stepped into a primary ball-handling role out of necessity this season and has ben solid, dishing out a team-high 4.8 assists a game to go with 11.5 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(107) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751175' first='Davante' last='Bradford'] (Davenport West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-3 wing has shown impressive court vision and passing instincts this season for the Falcons, ranking second on the team at 3.7 assists a game. He's at his best offensively when he's playing downhill and getting to the rim, putting pressure on the defense as both a scorer and passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(115) SG [player_tooltip player_id='1751178' first='Cash' last='Schoolen'] (Ankeny)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive athlete on the wing at 6-3, Schoolen does a great job using his length and athleticism to impact the game defensively and on the glass. His scoring primarily comes around the rim, but his biggest value is his defensive versatility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(127) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751184' first='Ty' last='Northup'] (Louisa-Muscatine)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic, physical 6-2 wing who just flat-out knows how to score, Northup is having a huge junior year for the Falcons, averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists a game on 57-44-71 shooting splits. He uses his physicality and strength to get to his spots, and he has a pure stroke out to the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(190) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751223' first='Ethan' last='Behrens'] (Pocahontas Area)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Behrens is a bit undersized at 5-11, but he's tough and plays hard on every possession. He's been far-and-away the best offensive option for the Indians this season, averaging 16.6 points and 8.7 rebounds a game on 54% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(194) SG [player_tooltip player_id='1751227' first='Payton' last='Hodges'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An assertive, slashing wing who loves to attack the bucket, Hodges is averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists a game for the Wolves. He serves as a reliable secondary ball-handler and an offensive spark off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(196) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751229' first='Gavin' last='Batta'] (South Central Calhoun)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing who moves well without the ball in his hands, Batta is a good enough perimeter shooting threat that it needs to be respected, but he's at his best when he's cutting off the ball and getting to the rim. He's averaging 14.2 points a game for the Titans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(200) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1751233' first='Tate' last='Platte'] (Des Moines Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical wing who uses his strength and physicality to bully his way to the bucket and finish through contact, Platte is averaging 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.2 steals a game for the Lions. He's a bit undersized at 6-0, but makes up for it with his physicality and a non-stop motor, particularly on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->