Northwest Iowa Players To Watch This Postseason – Part 2

Northwest Iowa Players To Watch This Postseason &#8211; Part 2

Tron Hamilton

February 13, 2023 @ 03:14 PM

Iowa is filled with tons of talent all across the state. In this article, we will continue highlighting some players to keep an eye on from the Northwest side of the state this postseason. [player_tooltip player_id='1167698' first='Jacob' last='Hargens'] [player_tooltip player_id='1167698' first='Jacob' last='Hargens'] is a tough three-level scorer who can impact the game in many ways. The Senior currently averages 27.3 points per game while shooting 64.5% from the field and 36.9% from the three. He also puts up 9.8 rebounds per game, along with 3.5 assists. Hargens has a solid frame that helps him impact the game on the defensive end of the court, coming up with almost two blocks per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1167717' first='Lance' last='Berends'] Berends is a solid 6'4 big man who does an excellent job dominating his court space. The big man has soft hands and excellent footwork around the rim. On defense averages, 2.1 blocks per game and does a good jump shutting down the middle of the paint for his squad. Berends averages a double-double this season with 21.2 points per game and 13 rebounds per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1253020' first='Zach' last='Lutmer'] Lutmer is a do-it-all guy who can light up the scoreboard any night! The senior is averaging 20.5 points per game, 5.9 assists per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, and 2.6 steals per game for an outstanding Central Lyon team. Zach is shooting 54.4% from the field and 42.6% from three this season. Keep an eye on him and the team to make a big run this postseason! [player_tooltip player_id='1376686' first='Jesse' last='Van Kalsbeek'] Van Kalsbeek has been excellent all season. He averages 19.7 points per game and 7.3 rebounds while shooting 58.2% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point line. The senior does a good job of slashing to the hoop and gets the jumper going when he gets to his spots. Keep an eye on Jesse to continue shooting it at a high level this postseason. [player_tooltip player_id='956881' first='Keaten' last='Bonderson'] Bonderson has turned it up in the second half of the season, leading Gehlen Catholic with 21.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 1.9 steals per game. The senior shoots it efficiently, averaging 48.9% from the field and 34.3% from three. Keaten does an excellent job of using his quick first step to blow by defenders for a mid-range jumper or an open layup.