Area Rankings: Top 10 2025 Prospects in CR/IC Corridor
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Jack McCaffery IA #2 SF #1 HEIGHT 6'8" POS SF CLASS 2025 View Profile Jack McCaffery State: Iowa School: Iowa City West Club: D1 Minnesota McCaffery announced that he wasn’t going to play his college ball at Iowa and has…
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Continue ReadingMcCaffery announced that he wasn’t going to play his college ball at Iowa and has picked up offers from Bryant, Butler, and Wake Forest since. He’s a nationally ranked prospect in the 2025 class with ideal size on the wing at 6-8/6-9, and he may not be done growing. He has a smooth stroke from the arc, is improving as a playmaker, and has the length and mobility to be a impact defender of multiple positions. He averaged 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 3.9 blocks a game as a sophomore and knocked down nearly 36% of his 3-point attempts.
In just about any other year, the 6-8 stretch-forward would be the #1 player in his class. He’s a prototypical modern big who can really shoot it from deep, score on the block, protect the rim, rebound on both ends of the floor, and he’s improving as a playmaker and shot creator. He was excellent throughout the summer with Martin Brothers , showing a bit of a mean streak and looking to dunk on opposing players. He averaged 19.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks on 53-42-85 shooting splits as a sophomore and is garnering plenty of Division I attention.
McKowen came off the bench to provide a scoring punch for his dad’s team last season, but will step into a starting role as a junior for one of the best teams in the state. He’s small, but he makes up for his lack of “ideal” height with his toughness, speed, and IQ. A skilled left-handed shooter, he knows how to get to his spots and is excellent operating in ball screen actions, where he’s a threat to turn the corner and get to the bucket, find the roll or pop man, or step behind and knock down a jumper. He’s a pure shooter with great form on his shot, a really good playmaker for his teammates, and a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet well.
Nietert’s jumper reminds me of former Cedar Falls guard AJ Green. He has a high release that is nearly impossible to contest, and he can really, really shoot it off the catch. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is ready to fire with his feet squared. The next step in his development will be improving his ability to create off the bounce. He averaged 8.3 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting nearly 39% from behind the arc as a sophomore.
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Deiters is a big, physical forward with soft hands and good touch around the rim. He makes strong contact on his box outs and is a solid all-around team defender who communicates well on that end of the floor. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds off the bench last season for the Cougars and should step into a more significant role as a junior.
Matson is a high IQ point guard who sees the floor really well and is a talented ball-handler and passer. He was a role player for the Lions as a sophomore, but will step into the starting point guard role as a junior. He pairs really well with Kern and Nietert, giving Linn-Mar a dynamic trio of players whose games complement each other. He’s at his best when he’s playing downhill and using his handles and speed to get to the rim, but he also has a strong mid-range game.
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A quick-twitch athlete who can create at a high level off the dribble, Wright was really good for the Little Hawks as a sophomore, averaging 9.6 points and 2.8 assists, while posting a 7.6 assist-to-turnover ratio, an unheard of number for anyone, let alone a sophomore playing in the MVC. He uses his speed to his advantage, putting constant pressure on opposing players on both ends of the floor.
Coming off a season in which he averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals on 52-47-81 splits, Bechen may be the best player in 1A basketball as a junior. A high IQ lead guard who impacts the game on both ends of the floor on nearly every possession, he’s able to get to the bucket seemingly at will, combining his speed with great ball-handling. He sees the floor extremely well and despite playing really fast, he’s always under control.
Coapstick saw some inconsistent minutes on varsity for the Lightning last season, averaging 4.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in his time, but he figures to step into a much larger role as a junior. He’s a talented 5-11 guard who can get to the rim or create for his teammates.
A combo guard who is at his best when he’s playing downhill and using his solid frame to finish through contact, Berry averaged 9.5 points and 4.1 rebounds a game as a sophomore for the Clippers. The next step in his development will be adding a consistent jumper to his arsenal.