State Tournament Preview: Class 4A Stars to Watch

2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367437' first='Connor' last='Borbeck'] (Pleasant Valley)   A 6-3 wing with good size and length, Borbeck is a high-level shooter who is burying 38.5% of his 3-point attempts on the year and leading the Spartans in scoring at 12.4 points a game. He has been a solid secondary playmaker and is solid on the glass. If PV is going to shock Kennedy, they'll need Borbeck and crew to knock down a bunch of shots from deep.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167718' first='Colby' last='Dolphin'] (Kennedy)   A tough guard who can really shoot it from deep (44.9 3P%), Dolphin is a physical lefty who doesn't back down from anyone. He's equally adept as a scorer or playmaker, showing good court vision and passing instincts. He's a tremendous on-ball defender with great lateral quickness. The future Kirkwood guard is averaging 16.0 points and 2.7 assists on 49-45-83 shooting splits.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='956877' first='Kenzie' last='Reed'] (Kennedy)   One of the best passers in the state, Reed is an exceptional lead guard who loves to get his teammates involved first and foremost. He's dishing out 7.1 assists a game and has posted an eye-popping 5.4 assist-to-turnover ratio this season. He's an elite ball-handler and decision-maker with excellent court vision and a quick first step that he uses to blow by defenders. Like Dolphin, he's a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet well and has great hands. He's averaging 10.4 points, 7.1 assists, and 1.5 steals a game.   2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171661' first='Redek' last='Born'] (Norwalk)   The younger brother of former Norwalk star Bowen Born, Redek is a big, long, smart lead guard who can score from all three levels at a highly efficient clip and get his teammates involved at a high level. He's willing to take smaller defenders down onto the block and invert the offense, has a smooth stroke off the dribble, and is a strong rebounder. He's averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists a game on 52-41-85 splits.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167706' first='Lucas' last='Lueth'] (Ames)   Lueth is a 6-7 wing who is arguably the best defensive player in the state. A long, lanky wing who moves his feet well and uses his length to contest shots, he'll have the task of defending [player_tooltip player_id='1733510' first='Omaha' last='Biliew'] in the opening round and is one of the few players in the state who has any chance at potentially slowing him down. Lueth is also a solid shooter on the wing who will make an excellent 3-and-D wing at the next level. He's averaging 12.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks a game.   2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381422' first='Curtis' last='Stinson Jr']. (Valley)   The son of former Iowa State standout Curtis Stinson, Junior is a 6-4 lead guard with a tremendous feel for the game. He plays with great pace, changing speeds well and using his big, physical frame to bully his way to the rim for finishes. He sees the floor extremely well and is a gifted passer and defender. He's averaging 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists a game.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1733510' first='Omaha' last='Biliew'] (Waukee)   The future Iowa State wing is a freak athlete on the wing at 6-8 who can impact the game on both ends of the floor with his freakish athleticism, length, and talent. A five-star prospect who can create his own looks, he has really improved as a shooting threat over the last few years, turning himself into a nearly 40% 3-point shooter, and he can do so off either the dribble or the catch. He's averaging 22.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.2 blocks a game with 51-40-73 shooting splits.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167685' first='Vance' last='Peiffer'] (Waukee)   A mobile, switchable 6-7 big man who is the epitome of the modern basketball big, Peiffer is averaging 10.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks with 59-43-69 shooting splits. He's an outstanding rim protector with elite timing as a shot blocker, and he moves his feet well on the defensive end. He can really shoot it from deep and has tremendous footwork and touch around the rim.   2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288923' first='Luke' last='Winkel'] (Centennial)   Winkel is one of the most improved players in the state, a high-level scorer and facilitator who can take over games in either fashion. He's a smart guard who loves to attack the rim, has a strong mid-range game, and outstanding court vision and passing skills. He's averaging 17.3 points and 4.9 assists a game.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='956868' first='Pryce' last='Sandfort'] (Waukee Northwest)   The future Iowa wing is a co-favorite for Mr. Basketball along with Biliew. A 6-7 wing who is one of the state's elite shooters, he's averaging 25.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.9 blocks a game on 54-44-86 shooting splits. He has a pure stroke from deep, which, when coupled with his size and ability to shoot it off the bounce, makes him nearly impossible to slow down. He uses his length extremely well on the defensive end, getting into passing lanes and contesting shots.   2023 [player_tooltip player_id='956887' first='Cade' last='Kelderman'] (Waukee Northwest)   Kelderman has been absolutely dominant this season, averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 assists on 59-47-82 shooting splits. A physical 6-0 lefty guard who uses his combination of speed, handles, and strength to get to the bucket for finishes. He's a knockdown shooter and a tenacious defender.

2023 Connor Borbeck Connor Borbeck 6'2" | SG Pleasant Valley | 2023 State IA (Pleasant Valley)