2025 Rankings Update: Newcomer Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(181) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721777' first='Sincere' last='McMurran'] (Estherville Lincoln Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 guard who has stepped into the primary scoring role for the Midgets this season, McMurran is averaging 17 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in his senior year. He's at his best when he's playing downhill and getting to the rim for finishes or getting to the free-throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(192) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2238293' first='Jaxon' last='Morris'] (Eagle Grove)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 steals per game for the Eagles, showcasing his athleticism and playmaking off the dribble on a nightly basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(204) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721755' first='Khai' last='Gatewood'] (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gatewood is an athletic guard who can attack the paint off the dribble, getting to the rim and the free-throw line routinely en route to averaging a team-high 16.3 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(211) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721760' first='Asher' last='DeBoef'] (North Mahaska)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite being one of the smallest players on the floor on a nightly basis, DeBoef has been fantastic on the glass on both ends of the floor, averaging 10.0 rebounds a game to lead the Warhawks. He leads the team in every category other than blocks, putting up 16.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(212) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2617492' first='Da'Shaundis' last='Moore'] (Waterloo East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Moore leads the Trojans in scoring (14.9), rebounding (8.4), and steals (2.7), showing his athleticism and ability to impact the game on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(246) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721697' first='Geren' last='Kenney'] (Perry)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenney, a 6-3 guard, has put up some pretty amazing numbers so far this year for the Bluejays, averaging 18.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 3.1 steals. He can create quality looks off the dribble for himself and his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(251) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721707' first='Owen' last='Myers'] (Perry)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers is a 6-1 guard who provides the Bluejays with some secondary playmaking off the dribble and some three-level scoring. He's averaging a team-high 19.9 points and 3.2 steals per game, flying all over the floor on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(256) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721736' first='Nash' last='Dykes'] (Central Decatur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick 5-9 guard who shoots it well off the bounce, Dykes is putting up 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.6 steals per game to lead the Cardinals, while shooting just under 38% from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(273) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721756' first='Kane' last='Koch'] (Lake Mills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Koch has been a revelation for the Bulldogs as a senior, going from 1.9 points per game to 16.8 as a senior. He's a big-time shooter, knocking down 43.9% of his attempts from 3-point range and showing his ability to shoot it both off the dribble and the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(280) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2394879' first='Jack' last='Drew'] (Notre Dame)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who can play downhill or knock down shots from 3-point range, Drew is averaging 18.6 points on 59-40-50 shooting splits for the Nikes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(297) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721465' first='Kale' last='Kalous'] (Iowa Falls-Alden)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-time scorer for the Cadets, Kalous is averaging 21.4 points and 3.0 steals per game on 42-38-79 shooting splits. He handles it well and gets to his spots off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(300) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721719' first='Calvin' last='Frey'] (Carlisle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frey stuffs the stat sheet in a variety of ways for the Wildcats, averaging 17.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. He provides some versatility on both ends of teh floor with his athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(301) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2474862' first='Drake' last='Warland'] (Southeast Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Fort Dodge transfer, Warland is putting up big numbers for the Jaguars, averaging 22.2 points on 53-33-59 shooting splits. He's an athletic guard who can get to the rim routinely at the 2A level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(302) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721729' first='Owen' last='Anderson'] (Mormon Trail)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is the top playmaker and scorer for the Saints, averaging 21.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game while shooting 40% from the 3-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(303) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2721744' first='Evan' last='Haefner'] (Springville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haefner leads the Orioles in scoring (17.6) and assists (5.2), while showing his ability to score from all three levels. He shoots it well off the dribble and gets into the painted area, where he makes the defense collapse and finds open shooters or cutting teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(305) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2721785' first='Keylin' last='Lacourse'] (Davenport West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lacourse is off to a strong start to his senior year for the Falcons, leading the team in scoring at 13.4 points per game on 45-41-56 shooting splits. He's a quick guard who puts constant pressure on opposing defenders with his ability to create off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->