Class 2A: Top 10 Returning Scorers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381402' first='Emiliano' last='Barrantes'] (Grand View Christian) -- 27.4 points per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-10 big man put up absolutely ridiculous numbers as a junior for the Thunder, and he's only gotten better, coming off a tremendous spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United'] that saw him pick up multiple Division I offers. He's dominant on the offensive glass, has soft touch around the rim, and has worked hard to extend his range, making him more dangerous than ever. As outlandish as it may sound, Barrantes averaging 35 and 20 as a senior isn't completely out of the question.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398114' first='Logan' last='Moline'] (Manson-Northwest Webster) -- 25.0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing, Moline nearly doubled his scoring output from his sophomore to junior years, going from 13.1 points to 25.0 last season. He's a capable perimeter shooting threat, but is at his best when he's playing downhill and using his physicality and athleticism to attack the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759904' first='Dylan' last='Stecker'] (Spirit Lake) -- 23.5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stecker is a long, athletic 6-5 forward who scores at a remarkably efficient clip around the rim, shooting over 60% from the floor as a junior to pace the Indians. He can occasionally step out and knock down a 15-footer, but he's at his best when he's playing around the bucket and using his size and athleticism to finish over defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1587383' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance'] (Cascade) -- 22.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lieurance is one of the most explosive scorers in the state, as evidenced by his 47-point outburst against Wilton last season. Armed with one of the smoothest strokes in the state, he has unlimited range and he can make scoring look effortless. He has had an explosive summer as a scorer on the grassroots circuit as well, showcasing ever improving ball-handling and shot creation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter'] (North Fayette Valley) -- 22.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reichter was one of the best all-around players in the class last season, averaging 13.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.0 blocks to go with his prolific scoring output. The 6-7 forward is extremely efficient around the rim, and has the ability to occasionally step out and knock down shots from the perimeter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381425' first='Mason' last='Watkins'] (West Burlington) -- 21.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watkins helped lead the Falcons to their first state tournament appearance last season, scoring in bunches but doing so in an incredibly efficient manner, posting 51-42-77 shooting splits. He has tremendous speed, but he does a great job harnessing that quickness and changing his pace to help blow by defenders and get to the rim. He's one of the best three-level scorers in the state, regardless of class, and has picked up a few Division I offers as a result of his dynamic offensive play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419699' first='Braylon' last='Bingham'] (Pleasantville) -- 20.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A multi-sport standout, Bingham put together a ridiculous freshman season for the Trojans, averaging 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 steals a game to go with his massive scoring numbers. He's a hyper-athletic wing who can control the game on both ends of the floor with his length, athleticism, and IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1436462' first='Kaden' last='Van Regenmorter'] (Western Christian) -- 19.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Regenmorter (pictured) is a flat-out basketball player. He understands the game at a level that is rivaled by few in the state, with an innate sense of when to take over the game, and he can do so in a number of different ways, not just with his scoring. His physical frame allows him to bully his way to the rim for finishes, and he has the deft touch of a sharpshooting guard from the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765513' first='Ryan' last='Clair'] (Kuemper Catholic) -- 18.7*</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic, mobile 6-5/6-6 forward, Clair put up huge numbers as a sophomore at East Sac County, averaging 10.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.6 "stocks" a game in addition to his scoring. He has soft hands and great touch around the bucket, shooting over 62% from the floor as a sophomore, and he has enough of a face-up game that his jumper needs to be respected. He has transferred to play his last two years of high school ball at Kuemper Catholic, where he'll be a key piece for one of 2A's best teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398131' first='Vince' last='Diers'] (Anamosa) -- 18.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled 6-2 guard, Diers led the Blue Raiders in scoring and assists as a junior. He can fill it up from all three levels, shooting nearly 40% from behind the arc last season, and he's also a gifted ball-handler who can break down a defender and get to the rim, where he's a creative finisher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->