Final 2024 Rankings Update: Newcomers Ranked Between 161-200

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(161) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325311' first='Cael' last='Stephany'] (Clear Lake)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting 6-1 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Stephany buried 37.7% of his 3-point attempts as a senior while averaging 10.5 points and 3.5 assists a game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(164) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325537' first='John' last='Braun'] (Van Meter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braun is an undersized but physical forward who averaged 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds a game for the Bulldogs as a senior. He has soft hands and good touch around the rim, plays with a non-stop motor, and uses his strength to his advantage on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(165) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2377294' first='Brogan' last='Fuller'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 wing who can do a little bit of everything, Fuller's length is his biggest weapon on both ends of the floor. He covers a lot of ground defensively, moves well without the ball in his hands, and is a talented passer who sees the floor. He came off the bench to provide the Mustangs with a spark on both ends, averaging 6.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 blocks a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(168) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325346' first='Tate' last='Jirovsky'] (Grundy Center)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jirovsky was outstanding in the middle of the Spartans defense throughout his senior year, averaging 2.7 blocks per game. He's a bouncy, athletic 6-5 forward with great timing and instincts as a shot blocker, he finishes well around the rim, and he's a good passer out of the post area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(176) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2377360' first='Owen' last='Larsen'] (Underwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larsen was a key piece for a senior-laden Underwood team, a 6-4 forward who can score around the rim, control the glass, protect the paint, and occasionally step out and stretch the floor with a feathery stroke from 3. He averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks a game on 65-44-51 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(178) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2377331' first='Caleb' last='Douma'] (Western Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting 6-1 guard with a quick release and extended range, Douma provided the Wolfpack with a floor stretcher in the backcourt, knocking down 41.8% of his 3-point attempts as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(179) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325476' first='Cameron' last='Rowe'] (Pella)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing who can score from all three levels, Rowe averaged 10.4 points and 2.4 assists a game for the Dutch, helping lead them to the 3A state tournament. He's at his best when he's cutting without the ball and getting to the rim, but he's a good enough shooter that it needs to be respected.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(180) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325569' first='Hudson' last='Wilmes'] (Winterset)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilmes led the Huskies in scoring as a senior, putting up 15.4 points a game. He's a 6-0 sharpshooter who can really shoot it off the catch, and he moves well without the ball in his hands. Armed with a quick release and the ability to shoot it off of unbalanced platforms, he can burn teams in a hurry with his shooting and secondary playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(182) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325525' first='Vince' last='Steinbrech'] (Solon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-2 wing who thrives playing downhill and attacking the rim, both off the dribble and good off-ball movement, Steinbrech was a key piece for the Spartans, averaging 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.5 steals a game on 61% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(183) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325471' first='Rahsha' last='Pope'] (Ottumwa)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, athletic lefty guard who can get by his defender with his handles and speed, Pope had a really nice senior year for the Bulldogs, averaging 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.6 steals a game. His jumper has improved in a major way as well, knocking down over 38% of his 3s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(184) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2377404' first='Canaan' last='Barnes'] (Iowa City West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes didn't put up big numbers for the Trojans (2.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists), but he started every game for a reason - he plays good defense, keeps the ball moving, and can get to the rim off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(187) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2377345' first='Tyler' last='Mantel'] (Western Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another 6-1 player for the Wolfpack who made a major impact for the 2A state champions, Mantel is a long wing who uses his length effectively on both ends of the floor, getting into passing lanes, providing defensive versatility, and knocking down his open looks. He moves without the ball and can put the ball on the floor and create for himself and his teammates. He averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists a game during his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(188) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325295' first='Connor' last='Welsch'] (Centennial)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard who moves well without the ball in his hands and can knock down shots in bunches off the catch, Welsch shot 40.6% from behind the arc for the Jaguars and averaged 7.4 points per game as a senior. He's a solid defender with quick hands and good lateral movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(189) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325549' first='Shuncere' last='Wortham'] (Waterloo West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wortham led the Wahawks in assists out of his forward spot, showing his court vision and passing skills while also controlling the glass on both ends of the floor. He averaged 5.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists a game as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(193) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2377407' first='Isaiah' last='Breems'] (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and athletic 6-4 wing who can provide some dynamic play on the defensive end, Breems also showed the ability to score from all three levels throughout his senior year for the Eagles, averaging 6.5 points on 55-38-58 shooting splits. He shoots it well off the catch and is active on the glass on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(195) PF [player_tooltip player_id='1960901' first='Kylar' last='Whitman'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitman enjoyed a breakout senior year for the Wolves, leading the team in scoring (12.5 points), rebounding (8.3), and blocks (2.0). A bouncy 6-6 forward who can protect the paint, finish around the rim, and control the glass, he's a player who may just be starting to scratch the surface of his ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(198) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325516' first='Rylen' last='Stiegelmeyer'] (Solon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 off-ball guard who moves well without the ball in his hands, Stiegelmeyer is a talented shooter off the catch with a quick release and plenty of range. He also showed some ability as a secondary ball-handler and playmaker, averaging 11.3 points and 2.6 assists during his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->