2026 Rankings Update: Newcomer Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(235) [player_tooltip player_id='2887884' first='Layne' last='Rung'] | SG | Holy Trinity Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented two-way guard who can get his teammates involved as well as score inside and out, Rung averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game as a junior for the Crusaders, and will take on an even larger role as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(266) [player_tooltip player_id='2791362' first='Jaden' last='Kreber'] | SF | South O'Brien</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, physical combo forward who does a great job finishing through contact around the rim, Kreber averaged 15.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season. He's nearly automatic at the free-throw line, shooting 91.8% from the stripe last year as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(269) [player_tooltip player_id='2886791' first='Jake' last='Babbitt'] | SG | Council Bluffs Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing who can defend multiple positions, Babbitt does a nice job using his length to impact the game on the defensive end and to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor. He averaged 2.1 offensive rebounds a night for the Lynx as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(284) [player_tooltip player_id='2886871' first='Alex' last='Jamison'] | SF | Monticello</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, smart 6-3 wing, Jamison is another player who can impact the game on both ends of the floor with his length and intelligence. He's a role player who understands what the team needs of him, capable of knocking down shots off the catch, controlling the glass, and providing some secondary playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(286) [player_tooltip player_id='2886875' first='Jacoby' last='Johnson'] | SG | Vinton-Shellsburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 combo guard who uses his size to his advantage, Johnson is able to see over the defense and get his teammates involved at a high level, averaging a team-high 4.4 assists to go with his 12.8 points a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(287) [player_tooltip player_id='2886884' first='David' last='Joiner'] | SG | Davenport North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who can apply pressure on both ends of the floor with his speed, length, and athleticism, Joiner averaged 7.2 points per game, largely coming off the bench, for the Wildcats as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(290) [player_tooltip player_id='2886904' first='Deacon' last='Kucera'] | SF | Kennedy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kucera appeared in all 25 games last year for the Cougars, averaging 3.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and shooting 58.5% from the field. A 6-3 wing who understands his role and does a nice job flowing within the offense and rotating on the defensive end, he's a high IQ player who can knock down shots off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(291) [player_tooltip player_id='2887793' first='Gavin' last='Kettmann'] | SG | Pleasant Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kettmann is your typical PV wing - tough, physical, long, and athletic. He's strong on the defensive end, able to provide a bit of versatility. He does a great job getting his teammates involved, dishing out a team-high 3.2 assists per game last season, and posting a sterling 2.79 assist-to-turnover ratio. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(292) [player_tooltip player_id='2887794' first='Chase' last='Klatt'] | SF | Calamus-Wheatland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing, Klatt does a majority of his damage inside the arc, averaging 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 49%. He finishes well at the rim and is a force on the glass, especially on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(293) [player_tooltip player_id='2886847' first='Ben' last='Holverson'] | SF | West Monona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holverson led the Spartans in scoring last season at 15.6 points per game on 49-34-74 shooting splits. He's a strong wing with good size who can finish through contact at the rim, knock down shots off the catch, and contribute on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(299) [player_tooltip player_id='2887879' first='Nehemiah' last='Wolfing'] | SG | Ottumwa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 off-ball guard, Wolfing averaged 10.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game as a junior for the Bulldogs. He's at his best when he's playing downhill and attacking the rim off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(300) [player_tooltip player_id='2478691' first='Brody' last='Logan'] | SF | Dallas Center-Grimes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan appeared in just 12 games last year for the Mustangs, but figures to step into a much larger role as a senior. He's 6-1, with a a wingspan that has to approach 6-4/6-5, and he uses that extra length to impact the game on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->