2027 Rankings Update: 3A/4A Newcomer Wings and Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(72) C [player_tooltip player_id='2754666' first='Brody' last='Burke'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke has legitimate size at 6-6/6-7, is a pretty mobile big man, and he has a good amount of long-term potential. He can protect the paint defensively, is an efficient finisher around the rim, and he can occasionally step out and stretch the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(77) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754660' first='Bryce' last='Miller'] (Ballard)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 wing who uses his length and athleticism effectively, Miller can defend a few different positions and score from all three levels. He runs the floor hard in transition and gets to the rim, and he shoots it well off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(92) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754668' first='Kobe' last='Klaassen'] (Harlan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2/6-3 wing, Klaassen has established himself as a reliable scorer and playmaker on the wing for the Cyclones, averaging 13.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He's a versatile scorer who can get to the rim for finishes or knock down shots from the arc off both the dribble and the catch, shooting 42% from 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(120) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2754693' first='D'Mir' last='Coleman'] (Des Moines North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman has appeared in just three games for the Polar Bears this season, but the 6-8 big man is an intriguing player on both ends of the floor to keep monitoring. In those three games he averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. His size is tough to contend with and will make him a name to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(127) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754674' first='Tait' last='Rahe'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another piece in a really talented 2027 Marion class, Rahe is a 6-2 wing who can score from all three levels, shooting just under 38% from the 3-point line. He has flashed some secondary playmaking in addition to his 3-level scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(129) C [player_tooltip player_id='2754686' first='Cayson' last='Neely'] (Pleasant Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough 6-6 big man, Neely has been productive for the Spartans as a sophomore, averaging 6.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He can be the anchor of the team defensively, protecting the paint and communicating on that end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(131) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2617531' first='Miles' last='Nuzback'] (Carroll)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nuzback has good size on the wing at 6-4, and he uses that size to his advantage on both ends. He covers a lot of ground and is able to get to the rim off the dribble, and he's strong on the glass. He's averaging 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(133) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754694' first='Charles' last='Schaben'] (Lewis Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-5 wing who uses his length to compete on the glass at a high level, Schaben is averaging 7.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Titans. He provides some versatility on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(139) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2754726' first='Malik' last='Williams'] (Des Moines East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic and efficient rim-running big man, Williams is averaging 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Scarlets on 50% shooting. He's a good athlete who runs the floor hard and he can be a switchable defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(140) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754698' first='Brody' last='Vankalsbeek'] (Sergeant Bluff-Luton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 wing who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Vankalsbeek uses his length on the defensive end and has good vision as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(144) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2754699' first='Gavin' last='Ahrendt'] (Sergeant Bluff-Luton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical 6-5 forward who sees the floor well and is a good, willing passer, Ahrendt is averaging 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game on 53% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->