Area Rankings: Top 5 2027 Prospects in Southeast Iowa

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2309944"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a3b7a987e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What else is there to say about Harrington that hasn't been said in recent weeks? He's truly fantastic, a cerebral, poised player who can dominate games with his scoring, athleticism, and improved playmaking. He's an elite shooter with tremendous size and a quick release off both the catch and the dribble. He'll be a nationally ranked prospect soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107245"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a3b7a9883e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rus just recently moved back from Arizona, after spending a year at AZ Compass Prep. He'll pair with [player_tooltip player_id='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] to give North Scott the best one-two punch in the 2027 class, and one of the best in the state regardless of class. He's an athletic wing who can score from all three levels, create off the dribble, defend multiple positions, and control games even when he isn't scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2419757"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a3b7a9887b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Putman was one of the most dominant two-way players in Class 2A last season, and not just among freshmen, but among all players. He averaged 17.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.8 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game, using his physically imposing frame, advanced footwork, and strong ball-handling to routinely get to the rim for finishes. He's also a menace on the offensive glass, averaging 4.0 offensive rebounds a game last season. He has a great second jump that he uses to pull down boards, and, as his stats showed, he's a versatile defender who gets his hands on a ton of passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2297904"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a3b7a988b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chance has a chance to really break out as a sophomore for the Blue Demons following a great spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite']. He provides some real size in the backcourt at 6-4/6-5, and he has the length to impact the game on the defensive end in a big way. He can shoot it off the catch and is really improving as a playmaker and ball-handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2231637"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671a3b7a988ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Norris was really productive as a freshman with the Panthers, averaging 10.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while knocking down 36% of his 3-point attempts. He's a skilled guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He moves well without it and knocks down shots off the catch, and he's a creative playmaker who sees the floor well and can play downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->