2028 Initial Rankings: Players Ranked 51-60

Tony Roe February 15, 2025 @ 09:30 AM

(51) [player_tooltip player_id='2523915' first='Nolan' last='Runge'] | SG | Linn-Mar | [program_tooltip program_id='2075269' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']   A skilled guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Runge is a reliable ball-handler and playmaker who sees the floor well. When he's operating off the ball, he shoots it well off the catch, getting his feet set and firing with a quick release. He handles ball pressure well.   (52) [player_tooltip player_id='2772325' first='Abram' last='Decena'] | SG | Centerville   A 5-10 scoring guard, Decena has been productive for the Big Reds as a freshman, scoring 11.2 points with 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.1 steals per game on 41-36-61 shooting splits. He can play on or off the ball and shoots it well off the catch.   (53) [player_tooltip player_id='2523893' first='Cooper' last='Hamilton'] | SF | St. Albert | Team Factory   Hamilton is one of three freshmen seeing varsity run for the Falcons, and he has been a key contributor, averaging 6.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. He's a strong wing who likes to attack the rim off the dribble, using his physical frame to finish through defenders at the rim.   (54) [player_tooltip player_id='2523922' first='Sam' last='Evans'] | PF | Xavier | [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite']   A lanky, bouncy forward, Evans is a mobile, switchable defender who utilizes his length effectively on the defensive end. He rebounds well on both ends of the floor, finishes effectively around the rim with either hand, and is a solid rim protector with good timing as a shot blocker. He figures to be a big part of the Saints program for the next three years.   (55) [player_tooltip player_id='2408383' first='Gavin' last='Chappell'] | PG | Clear Lake | [program_tooltip program_id='2523807' first='Breakers' last='Basketball Club']   Chappell is a reliable ball-handler who doesn't get sped up against pressure defenses and he does a great job taking care of the ball. He can shoot it at a high clip off both the dribble and the catch.   (56) [player_tooltip player_id='2523885' first='Ajay' last='Bakke'] | SF | Des Moines Christian   Bakke is an intriguing young wing prospect with some length and bounce to his game. He looks to finish above the rim in transition, is strong on the glass on both ends of the floor, and is a good enough ball-handler in the halfcourt to create plays off the dribble for his teammates.   (57) [player_tooltip player_id='2772346' first='Noah' last='Kluesner'] | SG | Beckman Catholic   Kluesner has been a big contributor off the bench for the Blazers, averaging 6.5 points and 1.9 assists per game. He's a capable shooter from deep, but he's better when he's getting to his spots in the mid-range off the dribble.   (58) [player_tooltip player_id='2523926' first='Travis' last='Galloway Jr'] | PG | Waterloo West   Galloway is a good ball-handler with a great first step that he uses to blow by defenders. He puts constant pressure on opposing defenses with his combination of speed, handles, and change of direction, and he finishes well around the rim with either hand.   (59) [player_tooltip player_id='2772351' first='Walker' last='Holmberg'] | SG | ADM   Holmberg has appeared in nine varsity games for the Tigers, averaging 3.7 points off the bench in those contests. He's a good shooter who moves well without the ball in his hands.   (60) [player_tooltip player_id='2595938' first='Reid' last='Herrig'] | PF | Senior | [program_tooltip program_id='2075630' first='Martin' last='Brothers']   Another player who isn't seeing any varsity run as a freshman but should be a big part of the Rams future, Herrig is a versatile scorer who can take smaller defenders onto the block, or drag bigger defenders out onto the perimeter and either blow by them or shoot over them.