Final 2024 Rankings Update: Newcomers Ranked Between 201-250

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(204) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2377397' first='Cade' last='Pederson'] (Ankeny)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pederson is a bouncy 6-6 forward with good size, a physical frame, and the athleticism to elevate and finish above the rim with authority. He's a good rim protector who blocked 1.1 shots a game in addition to 4.8 points and 5.5 rebounds a game as a senior for the Hawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(205) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2377418' first='Mitchell' last='Miller'] (Lynnville-Sully)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 wing who can score from all three levels, Miller led the Hawks in scoring, putting up 12.7 points a game. He shoots it better off the catch than the dribble, but showed some ability as a playmaker off the bounce throughout the season, averaging 2.3 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(208) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325263' first='Grant' last='Rychnovsky'] (ADM)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic, physical 6-4 forward, Rychnovsky provided the Tigers with some strength and rebounding in the paint, averaging 10.0 points and 6.9 rebounds a game while shooting over 55% from the floor. He has good hands and can rebound in and out of his zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(230) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2325464' first='Graeden' last='Sullivan'] (North Polk)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sullivan is a really strong, physical 6-3 forward who can control the glass on both ends of the floor, averaging 6.8 rebounds a game to go with 10.3 points on 50.5% shooting. He has soft hands and uses his frame well to carve out space in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(235) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2284843' first='Briar' last='Klaver'] (Webster City)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klaver is a 6-4 do-it-all wing who can score off the dribble, shoot it off the catch, control the glass, and create for his teammates. With his size and toughness, he can defend multiple positions. He averaged a team-high 14.7 points a game and 6.1 rebounds for the Lynx.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(237) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325535' first='AJ' last='Schafer'] (Southeast Polk)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schafer is a quick, athletic 6-0 guard who thrives when he's playing downhill and getting to the rim, both in transition and in the halfcourt. He competes hard on the glass on both ends of the floor and can lead the break after pulling down a defensive rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(240) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325363' first='Sean' last='Schaefer'] (Heelan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 guard who can handle it, get his teammates involved, and play solid on-ball defense, Schaefer averaged 7.1 points and 2.3 assists a game for the Crusaders during his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(241) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2325277' first='Treyton' last='Travis'] (Baxter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Travis is one of the better small-school athletes in the state, an explosive 6-0 scorer who put up 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.3 steals a game in his senior year. He can create shots for himself and his teammates off the dribble, and while he's not an elite shooter, he's good enough that that aspect of his game needs to be respected. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(243) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2325373' first='Quinn' last='Olson'] (Heelan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olson is a 6-3 wing who sees the floor well and is a talented playmaker who averaged a team-high 3.8 assists a game for the Crusaders in addition to 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. He provides some versatility on the defensive end with his combination of size, strength, and athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(244) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2325432' first='Jordan' last='Fischer'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, athletic guard who can create off the dribble for himself and his teammates, Fischer averaged a team-high 3.7 assists a game for the Red Wolves in addition to scoring 9.2 points a game. He sees the floor well and puts constant pressure on the defense with his speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(248) SF [player_tooltip player_id='1758643' first='Alec' last='Higgins'] (Nevada)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 wing who can score from all three levels, Higgins averaged 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds a game during his senior year on 43-36-60 shooting splits. He can create off the dribble and knock down shots off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->