2025 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Outside the Top 50

[player_tooltip player_id='1951796' first='Caleb' last='Haack'] | PF | Iowa Valley The move: 76 to 59   An intriguing young big man with great mobility, Haack impacts the game on both ends of the floor on nearly every possession. He runs the floor hard, establishing early position and finishing with either hand. He blocked almost four shots a game as a sophomore for the Tigers, and there are some signs that he could potentially add some additional range to his arsenal. If he's able to do so and become a threat from the arc, in addition to his ability to score at the bucket and protect the paint, watch out.   [player_tooltip player_id='1156782' first='Austin' last='Papenberg'] | SF | Waukee Northwest The move: 68 to 61   Papenberg was a standout at our Top 250 Expo in September, showing the ability to score from all three levels as well as create plays for his teammates off the bounce. He's a good passer who puts the ball into his teammate's shooting pockets, and he can really shoot it from deep himself. He has good size at 6-5 and he has some bounce that he uses to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='1426697' first='Ephraim' last='Hoefert'] | SF | Central Lyon The move: 87 to 63   A sharpshooting wing who moves really well without the ball in his hands, Hoefert is a great shooter off the catch with unlimited range, a quick release, and a picturesque, high-arcing shot. He was good with [program_tooltip program_id='2076356' first='Arena' last='Basketball Club'] this spring and summer and will step into a bigger role for the Lions as a junior. While his summer is certainly a contributing factor to this jump, so is the fact that he is now up to about 6-8. That type of size, length, and shooting will be sought after.   [player_tooltip player_id='1951786' first='Ben' last='Kerkhoff'] | SF | Bettendorf The move: 71 to 65   Kerkhoff was good this summer with the Barnstormers, showing the ability to shoot it at a high clip from the arc as well as provide some rebounding and defense on the wing. He has good size and can get his shot off pretty much whenever he wants.   [player_tooltip player_id='1874780' first='Ian' last='Samples'] | PF | Waukee The move: 81 to 66   Samples didn't see any action for the Warriors last season, but has a chance to step into a significant role as a junior. He's a uniquely skilled player who can play a bit of a point-forward role for the Warriors. He has great size at 6-7 and outstanding court vision. He's a gifted passer who loves to get his teammates involved.   [player_tooltip player_id='1759939' first='Spencer' last='Roeder'] | PF | Marquette Catholic The move: 91 to 71   Roeder is an intriguing prospect for small schools to keep an eye on because of his ability to stretch the floor at 6-6/6-7 as well as protect the paint. He shot 48.3% from behind the arc as a sophomore, and that type of floor stretching at that size is invaluable.   [player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter'] | PF | North Fayette Valley The move: 154 to 72   Reichter is the player with the biggest jump in this update, shooting up by 82 spots following a good summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075572' first='Iowa' last='Prep'] and a great showing at our Top 250 Expo. He's a really good athlete with length who can defend multiple positions, protect the painted area, dominate the glass, and score inside and out. he has great touch and good footwork around the rim and a good-looking stroke out to the arc. He averaged 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks as a sophomore for the TigerHawks.   [player_tooltip player_id='1288918' first='Levi' last='Hoskins'] | SF | Pleasant Valley The move: 86 to 76   A long, athletic 6-3 wing, Hoskins is a typical PV wing in that he can really, really defend. He moves his feet well when he's defending on the ball, and he has good awareness off the ball, rotating well and getting into passing lanes. On the offensive end, he does a good job putting constant pressure on his defender, looking to attack the rim and finish.   [player_tooltip player_id='1759943' first='Braylon' last='Thomsen'] | SF | Assumption The move: 97 to 84   Thomsen had a really good spring and summer with a successful QC Shockers team, showing the ability to get to the rim both in transition and in the halfcourt. He has a good frame at 6-4 and is able to finish through contact. His improved handle and ability to play off the dribble makes him even more dangerous, because he was already a fantastic shooter off the catch. He averaged 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds on 55-45-76 splits as a sophomore for the Knights.   [player_tooltip player_id='1622174' first='Luke' last='Hellige'] | SG | Holy Trinity Catholic The move 155 to 121   Hellige was really good as a sophomore for the Crusaders, averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 steals a game on 50-38-73 splits. A talented wing with good size at 6-4/6-5, his ability to shoot it and create off the dribble make him a difficult matchup in the SEISC.

Caleb Haack Caleb Haack 6'7" | PF Iowa Valley | 2025 State IA | PF | Iowa Valley
The move: 76 to 59