2028 Initial Rankings: Players Ranked 61-70

Tony Roe February 14, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

(61) [player_tooltip player_id='2523757' first='Carson' last='Nichols'] | SF | Heelan | [program_tooltip program_id='2076356' first='Arena' last='Basketball Club']   Nichols has played some varsity minutes this season for the Crusaders, averaging 3.2 points in his four appearances. He's a versatile offensive player who can score inside and out as well as create plays off the dribble for his teammates. His length provides some ability to defend multiple positions.   (62) [player_tooltip player_id='2523929' first='Zane' last='McAnelly'] | PG | Ankeny   McAnelly handles the ball well and is a talented passer who sees the floor well. He shoots it at a really high clip off both the dribble and the catch and understands how to use his dribble and footwork to create additional space to get his shot off.   (63) [player_tooltip player_id='2772321' first='Carter' last='Sells'] | SG | Shenandoah   A 5-10 guard, Sells has been among the most productive freshmen in the state this winter, averaging 15.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He uses his handles and speed to get to the rim off the dribble, and he's a capable shooter from 3-point range.   (64) [player_tooltip player_id='2772324' first='Talin' last='Hemann'] | SG | Waukon   Another talented and productive 5-10 guard, Hemann leads the Indians in scoring at 14.1 points per game. He loves to attack the rim off the dribble, using his quick first step to get by defenders and to the bucket for finishes.   (65) [player_tooltip player_id='2772334' first='Ryan' last='Helling'] | SG | Mount Pleasant   Helling has been a reliable scoring threat as a freshman for the Panthers, averaging 9.5 points per game and shooting nearly 37% from the 3-point line. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has a quick release, and he has also shown some secondary playmaking ability off the dribble.   (66) [player_tooltip player_id='2523921' first='Rory' last='Heying'] | SG | Des Moines Christian   A 5-10/5-11 off-ball guard who loves to attack the rim and be an assertive offensive weapon, Heying is part of a really skilled 2028 class at DMC that they should be excited about. He finishes through contact at the rim and is a solid on-ball defender.   (67) [player_tooltip player_id='2523923' first='Tate' last='Kueter'] | SF | Marquette Catholic   Kueter has seen a little bit of playing time for the top-ranked team in 1A but figures to start being an important piece for them as a sophomore. A 5-11/6-0 wing who moves well without the ball, he shoots it well off the catch and can create plays off the dribble.   (68) [player_tooltip player_id='2523900' first='Greyson' last='Idowu'] | PG | Liberty   Idowu is tiny but skilled. A 5-4 lead guard with tight handles and good vision, he's a pass-first guard who likes to get his teammates involved, and he's an active defender with quick feet.   (69) [player_tooltip player_id='2772350' first='Frank' last='Lee IV'] | SG | Roosevelt   Lee has appeared in 10 varsity games for the Roughriders this season, averaging 5.4 points in those contests. He's a confident shooter with range well beyond the high school line, and he's armed with a quick trigger off the catch.   (70) [player_tooltip player_id='2523890' first='Carson' last='Schaecher'] | PF | Gehlen Catholic   Schaecher isn't playing varsity ball this winter for the Jays, but he'll be a big part of the future with his ability to step out and stretch the floor as a 6-3/6-4 big man. He's a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor and can protect the rim defensively, but it's his ability to shoot with his size that makes him an intriguing player.