Area Rankings: Top 10 2024 Prospects in Southwest Iowa
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Jack Cooley IA #50 PF #9 HEIGHT 6'5" POS PF CLASS 2024 View Profile Jack Cooley Instagram Twitter State: Iowa School: Clarke Club: Kingdom Hoops Cooley stuffed the stat sheet last season for the Indians, averaging 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds,…
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Continue ReadingCooley stuffed the stat sheet last season for the Indians, averaging 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game on 51.4% shooting. A 6-5 bouncy wing who can defend multiple positions, he’s a versatile offensive weapon who can create off the bounce for himself and his teammates. With his combination of length, athleticism, and talent, he’s an intriguing prospect for colleges.
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Arnold had some ups-and-downs in his first year at CBAL following his transfer from Lewis Central, but finished the year strong, averaging 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists a game. He’s a strong wing who finishes through contact and does a good job getting to the rim and the free-throw line. His perimeter stroke is still a work in progress, shooting just 28% from deep last season. Look for him to be utilized a bit more as a playmaker this season.
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Jeppesen has been an elite scorer for the Bulldogs since his freshman season, and last year was no exception, averaging 21.3 points and 2.5 assists on 46-35-74 shooting splits. He’s a volume scorer who can create looks for himself and his teammates, and he can score from all three levels in bunches.
Tams is a streaky shooter but when he gets it rolling, he’s nearly impossible to slow down at this level. He has unlimited range and a quick release, and he does a great job using his footwork to create some additional space to get his shot off. He’s primarily a scoring guard, but he is able to provide some secondary playmaking as well. Defensively he’s a solid on-ball defender who moves his feet well and rotates.
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DeVries was one of the top scorers in 2A last season, averaging 20.9 points a game for the Tigers. A 6-2 guard, he can put up points in bunches, using his size and strength to get to the rim for finishes. He’s excellent at getting to the free-throw line, where he converts at a high rate, adding easy points to his lofty total. If he’s able to become a more consistent perimeter shooter, he could be a really nice pickup for a D3 school.
A 6-3 wing with good size and length, Rasmussen had some big scoring nights last season for the Trojans, averaging 18.2 points and 4.2 rebounds a game. He has a good mid-range game and is able to get to the rim at a fairly high clip. He’s a solid defender who gets into passing lanes and will contribute on the glass.
Vanfossan may be a bit undersized as a traditional “big”, but he was dominant last season for the Eagles, averaging 13.9 points and 12.5 rebounds a game on nearly 60% shooting. He has great, soft hands, and makes strong contact on his boxouts, a lost art in today’s game. He pounds the offensive glass hard and also showed some ability to pass out of the post, dishing out a team-high 3.3 assists a game last season.
Dawes can do a little bit of everything on the offensive end. If you need him to operate without the ball as a catch-and-shoot threat, he can do that. If you need him to run the offense and get his teammates involved, he can do that. He’s a versatile threat in ball screen action who is a threat to turn the corner, stop and pop, or find the roll man with a pocket pass. He’s a skilled guard who rebounds well on the defensive end, and he gets into passing lanes.
A 6-2 wing who is at his best when he’s operating from 15 feet and in, Paulson averaged a team-high 13 points and 4.4 rebounds a game as a junior for the Titans. He does a good job using his size advantage to score against smaller defenders, and he contributes on the glass on both ends of the floor.
A quick 5-11 point guard who does a great job getting his teammates involved and limiting turnovers, Otto posted a 3.0 assist-to-turnover ratio last season while ranking among the state leaders in assists, dishing out 8.2 helpers a game. He looks to push the tempo when the opportunity presents itself, and he also does a great job using his quickness and usage of ball screens to get into the teeth of the defense and then finding open teammates.