2027 Initial Rankings: Players Ranked 51-60

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(51) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2419855' first='Brayden' last='Tanny'] | Western Dubuque | [program_tooltip program_id='2148484' first='DCBA' last='']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tanny appeared in 17 games as a freshman for the Bobcats, averaging 2.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists off the bench. A 6-3 wing who can handle it and score from all three levels, he's an extremely important part of the future in Epworth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(52) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381208' first='Drake' last='Gersema'] | Marshalltown | [program_tooltip program_id='2075269' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Gersema is a good shooter off both the dribble and the catch, and he sees the floor well. He's a good on-ball defender who moves his feet and has quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(53) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2114184' first='Jack' last='Wells'] | LeMars | Northwest Iowa Stars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wells is another talented point guard who can play with the ball in his hands as a shot creator and shot maker. The 5-11 guard (pictured) is a good ball-handler and he gets the ball into his shooting pocket quickly off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(54) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2420786' first='AJ' last='Harder'] | Tri-Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the part of the rankings where we start to get into the small-school kids who were really good as freshmen, headlined by Harder, who started every game for the Trojans and led the team in scoring (16.1) and assists (5.1) while posting 45-42-61 shooting splits. He handles it well, has a good understanding of the game, and can really shoot it both off the dribble and the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(55) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2420787' first='Brady' last='Hicks'] | Saydel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hicks is a long, fluid athlete on the wing who can handle it, pass it, and get to the rim off the dribble. He uses his length well on the defensive end of the floor and is a great rebounder, pulling down 7.0 rebounds a game as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(56) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2420789' first='Emerson' last='Bridgewater'] | Madrid | [program_tooltip program_id='2075269' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, strong 6-4/6-5 forward, Bridgewater was really good as a freshman at South Tama, averaging 9.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks a game on nearly 51% shooting. He has since transferred over to Madrid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(57) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2420788' first='Westley' last='Cole'] | Newman Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 combo forward who can score inside and out, Cole led the Knights in scoring at 13.4 points a game and he shot just under 37% from behind the arc. He has good size and a pure stroke from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(58) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2420792' first='Emerson' last='Kreinbrink'] | Northeast</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kreinbrink is a strong, physical 6-2 forward with soft hands, good touch around the rim, and a non-stop motor that he uses to compete on the glass. He averaged 8.5 points and 5.2 rebounds a game on 50% shooting as a freshman for the Rebels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(59) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2420807' first='JJ' last='Seay'] | Des Moines North | [program_tooltip program_id='2075269' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seay didn't get a ton of varsity run for the Polar Bears as a freshman, but he showed enough in his limited time to be excited about his future. He's a lightning-quick guard who loves to play downhill and attack the rim off the dribble, creating looks for himself and his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(60) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2420793' first='Jaxx' last='DeJean'] | OABCIG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The younger brother of recent Philadelphia Eagles' draftee Cooper DeJean, Jaxx is a strong and athletic 6-4 wing who can play downhill and attack the rim, finishing through contact or finding open teammates, and he's a menace on the glass. His future is probably on the gridiron like his older brother, but his size, length, and athleticism make him an intriguing basketball prospect as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->