Holiday Break Check-In: Top 10 4A Rebounders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>With teams on a hiatus during the holiday break, let's check in on the statistical leaders in each category in each class to get a better feel for who some of the most productive players in the state have been so far this season. Leaders for this article are from whatever has been input into Bound as of 12/26 at 10:30 am.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325331' first='Joe' last='Broderick'] (Dowling Catholic) - 13.9 rebounds per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broderick missed all of last season recovering from a knee injury, but the 6-4/6-5 combo forward has been outstanding for the Maroons this year, averaging 14.7 points in addition to his fantastic work on the glass. He's a tough, physical forward with a non-stop motor that he uses to compete at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381403' first='Creighton' last='Bracker'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln) - 10.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong, versatile forward with great hands and a big, physical frame, Bracker uses his physicality to his advantage on the glass, bullying smaller opponents and grabbing every possible rebound in and out of his area. He's also a skilled offensive weapon who is averaging 16.1 points on 53-41-72 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376678' first='Jacob' last='Williams'] (Senior) - 9.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic forward with one of the best second jumps in the state, Williams uses his length, bounce, and that explosive second jump to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor. He's having a sensational senior season for the Rams, averaging 20.6 points on 68% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765524' first='Evan' last='Jacobson'] (Waukee) - 9.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacobson is one of the most talented 2026 players in the state, a long, lanky, athletic 6-8/6-9 forward who runs the floor well, finishes at the rim, and can protect the paint on the defensive end. He's averaging 13.0 points and nearly three "stocks" a game for the Warriors, who have been one of the best teams in the state so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951797' first='Trae' last='Brown'] (Ottumwa) - 8.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a powerful wing who uses his physicality and strength to his advantage on the offensive end, bullying his way to the rim for finishes routinely. He's also an explosive athlete who can elevate above opposing players to pull down rebounds. He leads the Bulldogs in a number of categories, including scoring (19.4), and has been extremely efficient, posting 59-50-86 shooting splits so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381413' first='Jahlil' last='Manago'] (Waterloo West) - 8.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who stuffs the stat sheet, Manago has stepped into a starring role this season for the Wahawks and been fantastic, averaging 22.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals a game on nearly 54% shooting. He's a bouncy athlete with good size for a guard, and he certainly isn't afraid to stick his nose in among the bigger bodies in the paint and compete for rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476964' first='Brennan' last='Reid'] (North Scott) - 8.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, lanky wing with good hands and a great understanding of the game, Reid is averaging 8.6 points and shooting 39.4% from behind the arc for the Lancers, helping space the floor for their number of talented dribble-drive options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381414' first='Jack' last='McCaffery'] (Iowa City West) - 8.5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nationally ranked prospect in the 2025 class, McCaffery's combination of size, length, and talent make him an extremely intriguing prospect at the next level. He can stretch the floor with his shot, protect the paint defensively, and he has really, really improved as a shot creator and playmaker/passer over the last year. He's averaging 17.3 points, 4.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.7 blocks on 51-34-82 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1173129' first='Chase' last='Schutty'] (Centennial) - 8.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, physical 6-5 forward with soft hands, Schutty does a great job carving out space in the paint for the Jaguars and has provided a ton of value as a defender, rebounder, and physical presence. He's averaging 9.1 points and blocking a shot a game in addition to his work on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476969' first='Owen' last='Schipper'] (Waukee) - 8.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schipper has been a really good role player for the Warriors this season, averaging 8.8 points, 2.1 assists, and 2.0 steals a game in addition to his work on the glass. A high IQ forward who understands angles and positioning well, he does a lot of the little things Waukee needs and he does them well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->