Class 2A: Top 10 Returning Assists
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1.) 2024 Lyle Olsen Lyle Olsen 6'0" | PG Hudson | 2024 State IA (Hudson) – 143 assists With Tanner Michael Tanner Michael 6'0" | PG Hudson | 2024 State IA transferring in from Independence, Olsen may split primary ball-handling…
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Continue Reading1.) 2024 Lyle Olsen Lyle Olsen 6'0" | PG Hudson | 2024 State IA (Hudson) – 143 assists
With Tanner Michael Tanner Michael 6'0" | PG Hudson | 2024 State IA transferring in from Independence, Olsen may split primary ball-handling and playmaking duties for the Pirates this season, which could knock his assist numbers down this year. But he’s a really talented lead guard who sees the floor well and loves to get his teammates involved. He posted a 2.51 assist-to-turnover ratio as a junior and will be one of the key pieces for a Hudson team that will be among the best in 2A.
2.) 2024 Holden Arnaman Holden Arnaman 6'3" | PG West Branch | 2024 State IA (West Branch) – 132
A skilled offensive weapon who has good size at 6-2, Arnaman is one of the best scorers and playmakers in the state. He’s coming off a great junior year in which he averaged 21.8 points and 5.7 assists a game, and followed it up with an excellent summer with Kingdom Hoops on the EYCL. He sees the floor really well, plays with pace, and is a creative and gifted passer.
3.) 2025 Colin Meester Colin Meester 6'1" | SG Dike-New Hartford | 2025 State IA (Dike-New Hartford) – 129
Meester was really good as a sophomore for the Wolverines, averaging 13.3 points and 5.6 assists a game. Following the graduations of the top two scorers from last year’s roster, he’ll have the ball in his hands even more as a junior, running the show for DNH.
4.) 2025 Cameron Gibson (Chariton) – 121
Gibson plays alongside a big-time scoring threat in Mason Smith Mason Smith 5'7" | PG Chariton | 2024 State IA , who helps him rack up the assists in bunches. He’s also a good defensive player who averaged 2.5 steals a game as a sophomore for the Chargers.
5.) 2024 Trevor Ciesielski Trevor Ciesielski 6'1" | PG West Lyon | 2024 State IA (West Lyon) – 115
One of two Wildcats on this list, Ciesielski is a gifted passer who sees the floor extremely well, using his size advantage at 6-1/6-2 to see over his defender and find open teammates. He’s not a big scorer, averaging 7.5 points last season, but is highly efficient when he does look to put the ball in the bucket (56.1 FG%).
6.) 2024 Wyatt Powell Wyatt Powell 6'1" | PG MFL MarMac | 2024 State IA (MFL Mar Mac) – 113
Powell split lead guard duties with Zach Driscoll Zach Driscoll 6'0" | SG Decorah | 2025 State IA last season, but Driscoll has since transferred to Decorah, leaving the ball in Powell’s hands this year. He values possessions and does a good job getting his teammates involved and looking to push the tempo when he can, and he’s also a menace on the defensive end, averaging 4.4 steals a game.
7.) 2024 Maddox Hammerstrom Maddox Hammerstrom 6'0" | CG Panorama | 2024 State IA (Panorama) – 113
Hammerstrom is coming off a great junior season in which he led the Panthers in every major category, putting up 14.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists a game. He’s a versatile offensive threat who can score from all three levels, and he’s definitely the most dynamic playmaker on the roster.
8.) 2026 Caden Sorensen Caden Sorensen 5'9" | PG Union | 2026 State IA (Union) – 106
Sorensen was one of the most productive freshmen in the state last season, averaging 15.1 points and 4.4 assists a game for the Knights. He’s a small but quick guard who uses his speed to put constant pressure on the defense, and he loves to get his teammates involved.
9.) 2025 Kaden Van Regenmorter Kaden Van Regenmorter 6'3" | SF Hull, Western Christian | 2025 State IA (Western Christian) – 105
A powerful 6-3 wing, Van Regenmorter was one of the best players at the 2A state tournament last season, using his unique blend of strength, mobility, and court vision to create a ton of high-quality opportunities for himself and his teammates.
10.) 2025 Carson Hoogeveen Carson Hoogeveen 5'10" | PG West Lyon | 2025 State IA (West Lyon) – 99
Hoogeveen is a quick lead guard coming off a strong summer with Arena Basketball Club ‘s 16U team that was very successful. He looks to push the tempo when he can and does a great job limiting turnovers, posting a 2.75 assist-to-turnover ratio as a sophomore.