Final 2024 Rankings Update: Newcomers in the Top 125

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(48) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325331' first='Joe' last='Broderick'] (Dowling Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-4 forward missed his entire junior year with a knee injury, but burst onto the scene with a huge 31-point, 17-rebound showing in the Maroons' season opener against Valley, getting him on the radar. An active forward who can score inside and out, and control the glass, he averaged 11.5 points and 10.9 rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(63) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325550' first='Sandro' last='Bilic'] (Waukee Northwest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big 6-5 wing who can score from all three levels, Bilic has the size, frame, athleticism, and shooting to be a valuable small-college prospect. He averaged 5.5 points on 51-38 shooting splits as a senior, providing the Wolves with some shooting primarily off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(77) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325496' first='Michael' last='Martin'] (Regina)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-2 guard had a great senior year, leading the Regals to the 2A state tournament while averaging 17.7 points on 46-43-84 shooting. He shoots it really well off the catch and moves exceptionally well without the ball in his hands. His ability to shoot it from deep, and his improvement off the dribble, makes him an interesting player for schools in the American Rivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(79) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325410' first='Griffin' last='Gerdes'] (Kennedy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, skilled, high IQ 6-1 guard who can play on the ball or knock down shots off the catch, Gerdes is a selfless player who could have transferred out of Kennedy and become a go-to scorer at another school. Instead he bought into his role, played great on-ball defense, and was arguably the best shooter in the state as a senior, knocking down 59.3% of his 3-point attempts with a quick release and great form. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(91) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325421' first='Matthew' last='Darbouze'] (Linn-Mar)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, athletic wing who impacts the game on both ends of the floor, Darbouze was a consummate teammate for the Lions, filling whatever role was needed as a defender, playmaker, and shooter. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.4 rebounds on 57-52-69 shooting splits for Linn-Mar and played really good, versatile defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(95) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325381' first='Lyle' last='Olsen'] (Hudson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fiery competitor who competes hard on both ends of the floor on every possession, Olsen is like another coach on the floor. The 6-0 lead guard takes on the difficult defensive assignments, creates plays off the dribble for himself and his teammates, and knocks down open looks, Olsen averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.9 steals a game on 51.9% shooting for the 2A runner-up Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(102) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325396' first='Culin' last='Ugrin'] (Hudson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting 6-1 guard who moves well without the ball in his hands, Ugrin averaged 12.5 points and buried 41% of his 3-point attempts during his senior year. He also showed some secondary playmaking skills, creating off the dribble and showing good court vision, dishing out 2.8 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(104) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325478' first='Josiah' last='Vos'] (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, lanky 6-5 defender who can guard multiple positions with his combination of length and athleticism, Vos is an interesting prospect because of those attributes. He's active on the glass, can occasionally step out and knock down shots from deep, and scores well around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(108) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325292' first='Kwae' last='China'] (Cedar Rapids Washington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-2 guard who thrives playing downhill, China can beat his defender off the dribble and get to the rim for finishes with either hand. He has a quick first step and can use his length and athleticism to his advantage on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(116) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325556' first='Trevor' last='Ciesielski'] (West Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 guard who sees the floor well and is a skilled passer, Ciesielski knows his limitations and plays to his strengths, attacking off the dribble and getting to the rim. He's a solid on-ball defender with quickness and length who averaged 8.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.2 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(118) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2377280' first='Kaiden' last='Quandahl'] (Decorah)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quandahl is an explosive athlete who skies above opposing players for rebounds. His stats (4.3 points, 5.9 rebounds) weren't eye-popping for the Vikings, but anytime we saw Decorah play, his athleticism and size jumped out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(121) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2377385' first='Luis' last='Portillo'] (Waverly-Shell Rock)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like Quandahl, Portillo's numbers don't jump out of the page (4.8 points, 4.8 rebounds), but he was a vital piece for Waverly-Shell Rock, providing toughness, defensive versatility, and rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->