2024 Rankings Update: Newcomer Wings and Bigs

(178) [player_tooltip player_id='1945853' first='Austin' last='Taylor'] | PF | Woodward-Granger   Taylor is a versatile 6-6 stretch-4 who was fantastic as a junior for the Hawks, averaging 14.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks on 50-49-86 shooting splits. With his combination of size, length, and mobility, he's able to defend multiple positions, and with his shooting ability and that size, he's a lethal two-way weapon.   (189) [player_tooltip player_id='2204868' first='Edward' last='Miller'] | PF | Audubon   Miller (pictured) was one of the most impressive players at our Top 250 Expo last month, showing the ability to control the game on both ends of the floor at 6-7. He has soft hands and is really good as a rebounder, making strong contact on his boxouts. He shoots it well from the arc both off the dribble and the catch, and he does a good job utilizing his frame to his advantage, creating some additional space. He can score on the block with either hand and is a good passer out of the post. He averaged 13.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists a game as a junior for the Wheelers.   (213) [player_tooltip player_id='1324979' first='Cole' last='White'] | C | Clarke   A mobile 6-7 rim protector, White breaks into the rankings following a really good junior season in which he averaged 12.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks a game on 63% shooting. He has great timing and instincts as a shot blocker and does a good job of contesting shots while staying out of foul trouble.   (230) [player_tooltip player_id='2204873' first='Jabari' last='Woodbury'] | SF | GMG   A long, athletic wing who can create off the dribble at a high level, Woodbury averaged 15.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.4 steals a game on 52% shooting as a junior for the Wolverines. He has great length and athleticism and is able to defend multiple positions.   (238) [player_tooltip player_id='2204889' first='Preston' last='Blanchett Jr']. | SF | Cedar Rapids Washington   Blanchett was another player who impressed at the Top 250 Expo, showing the ability to create shots for himself and his teammates off the dribble consistently. He's a strong 6-3 wing who is able to finish through contact around the rim, contribute on the glass, and shoot it off the dribble at a fairly high rate.   (241) [player_tooltip player_id='2205109' first='Kale' last='Johnson'] | PF | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura   Johnson was a role player for the Cardinals as a junior, averaging 4.5 points and 3.9 rebounds a game, largely off the bench. Another standout at the Top 250 Expo in September, he showed the ability to score inside and out as well as create off the dribble a bit. He's a big, physical forward who competes on the glass on both ends of the floor and he does a good job rotating and contesting shots on the defensive end. He should play a bigger role as a senior for GHV.   (242) [player_tooltip player_id='2204891' first='Ryland' last='Ubben'] | PF | South Hamilton   A 6-3/6-4 power forward, Ubben does a good job pounding the glass on both ends of the floor, and he's a pretty efficient finisher around the rim. The Hawks should be improved this season, and Ubben is a big reason why.   (245) [player_tooltip player_id='2221601' first='Javont' last='Froiland'] | SF | Central Springs   An athletic wing who can create off the dribble and shoot it well from the arc, Froiland was really good for the Panthers as a junior, putting up 17.5 points and 3.5 assists a game. He's at his best when he's playing downhill and putting pressure on opposing teams, but his jumper definitely needs to be respected as well.   (247) [player_tooltip player_id='2221609' first='Brody' last='Lager'] | SF | Missouri Valley   A versatile 6-3 three-level scorer, Lager averaged 16.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.6 steals a game as a junior for the Big Reds, showing the ability to control the game on both ends of the floor.   (248) [player_tooltip player_id='2221613' first='Carver' last='Blietz-Bentien'] | SF | MFL MarMac   A 6-1 wing who dominates on the glass, Blietz-Bentien pulled down 8 rebounds a game last season for the Bulldogs, nearly four a game on the offensive end. He has good hands and is a bouncy athlete who runs the floor hard. He can occasionally step out and stretch the floor but is better when he's playing inside the arc.   (249) [player_tooltip player_id='2221629' first='Drake' last='Canavan'] | PF | Eagle Grove   A physical 6-3 forward who can defend multiple positions, get his teammates involved, and control the glass, Canavan averaged 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists a game as a junior for the Eagles.   (250) [player_tooltip player_id='2221633' first='Nolan' last='Andersen'] | SF | North Mahaska   Andersen has provided some major scoring punch for the Warhawks over the last few years, and will step into the primary scoring role as a senior following a number of losses to graduation. He's a 6-3 combo forward who can score inside and out as well as create off the bounce.

(178) Austin Taylor | PF | Woodward-Granger