2028 Rankings Update: The Rest of the Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(70) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2404848' first='AJ' last='Appiah'] | Dallas Center-Grimes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, downhill guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Appiah could have a chance to step into a varsity role as a sophomore with the Mustangs losing a ton of production to graduation. He's a solid on-ball defender with quick feet and hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(88) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2789607' first='Jaishaun' last='Brooks'] | Ames</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard who puts pressure on opposing teams with his speed on both ends of the floor, Brooks is a two-way player who gets his teammates involved, can get to the rim for his own buckets, and he's a strong on-ball defender, which you need to be if you're going to play for Vance Downs at Ames. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(89) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2773526' first='Malik' last='Hoof'] | Urbandale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another talented young guard who could step into a significant role as a sophomore, Hoof has the ability to knock down shots off the catch or create quality looks for his teammates off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(90) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2773360' first='Zaccai' last='Walters-Page'] | Cedar Rapids Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong, athletic 6-5/6-6 big man, Walters-Page saw action in 15 varsity games last season for the Warriors and is part of a loaded 2028 class at Wash. He's an efficient finisher around the rim who can power through contact, and he's active on the glass on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(91) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2917311' first='Brycen' last='Hadenfeldt'] | Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high IQ guard who understand spacing and how to move without the ball in his hands, Hadenfeldt is in constant motion on the offensive end, making his defender work hard to keep pace. He can knock down shots from 3 off the catch, get to the rim off the dribble, and is a good, willing passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(92) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2917313' first='Coden' last='Kurtz'] | City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pass-first guard who sees the floor and handles it well, Kurtz likes to get his teammates involved first and then look for his own shot second. He's a physical, quick guard who doesn't shy away from contact on either end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(93) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2917316' first='Andrew' last='Hersom'] | Oskaloosa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good athlete who can score from anywhere on the floor, Hersom figures to step into a role as a sophomore for the Indians, who could use some playmaking and scoring punch on the perimeter alongside standout guard [player_tooltip player_id='2757890' first='Tommy' last='North'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(94) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2686103' first='Brennan' last='Ruzicka'] | Waverly-Shell Rock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruzicka and his older brother transferred from Charles City to Waverly-Shell Rock, where they'll each give the Go-Hawks some playmaking, length, and athleticism. Younger brother Brennan is a bit more of a playmaker than scorer at this point in his development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(95) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2917317' first='Gabe' last='Zorg'] | Pleasant Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooter with good form and elevation on his jumper, Zorg can get hot and carry his team for stretches as a shooter. He moves well without the ball and is capable of creating his own shot as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(96) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2386373' first='Drake' last='Sir'] | Crestwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1/6-2 guard who can score from all three levels, Sir was really productive as a freshman for the Cadets, averaging 11.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game on 42-41-77 shooting splits. He finishes well at the rim, shoots it off the dribble or the catch, and is an active defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->