Class 2A: Top 10 Returning Scorers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419699' first='Braylon' last='Bingham'] (Pleasantville) -- 28.1 points per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A multi-sport stud, Bingham has been one of the most productive players in the state in his first two seasons with the Trojans. In addition to being one of the most dominant scorers in the state, he averaged 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game as a sophomore. His blend of size, athleticism, and talent make him an impossible matchup at this level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2865349' first='Bryer' last='Putman'] (Wilton) -- 23.6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Putman missed half of his sophomore year after initially transferring to Muscatine, then reversing course and heading back to Wilton. A strong, athletic wing, few players in the state stuff the stat sheet to the level that Putman does, averaging 12.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.0 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game in addition to his lofty scoring output. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2520036' first='Bryce' last='Henry'] (Mid-Prairie) -- 21.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-time shooter who is capable of getting scorching hot from behind the arc and dropping four 3s on you before you know what hit you, Henry knocked down 86 3-pointers as a junior and did so at a very respectable 36.7% clip. He does a nice job utilizing the threat of his shot to open up the rest of his offensive arsenal, attacking hard closeouts and getting to the rim or the free-throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765541' first='Conley' last='Schauf'] (Monticello) -- 21.2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schauf moves incredibly well without the ball in his hands and is one of the top shooters in the state off the catch. He has a pure, quick release, unlimited range, and makes everything look effortless on the offensive end of the floor. He handles it well, getting to his spots off the dribble and serving as a secondary playmaking threat as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765547' first='Benny' last='Waller'] (Aplington-Parkersburg) -- 20.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waller is a flamethrower who shoots it incredibly well off both the dribble and the catch. He does a great job moving without the ball in his hands, has a quick release off the catch, and isn't afraid to take smaller defenders down onto the block or mid-post area, where he can use his strength to bully his way to his spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419787' first='Jake' last='Wegmann'] (Beckman Catholic) -- 19.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high IQ wing, Wegmann was incredibly efficient as a sophomore for the Blazers, posting 48-45-74 shooting splits. He doesn't force anything, can get to his spots off of off-ball movement or the dribble, and he has the size to shoot over any defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765543' first='Quinn' last='Street'] (Osage) -- 19.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile all-around offensive threat, Street can score from all three levels, putting constant pressure on opposing defenses with his shooting and court vision. He dished out a team-high 4.3 assists per game in addition to leading the team in scoring and steals (2.8).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2297904' first='Gage' last='Chance'] (Albia) -- 19.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chance followed up a tremendous 15U summer with a great sophomore year for the Blue Demons, and he looks primed to take another leap as a junior. An athletic, physical 6-4 wing with size, strength, and athleticism, he's a matchup nightmare who posted 58-38-61 shooting splits last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2420786' first='AJ' last='Harder'] (Tri-Center) -- 19.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intelligent, quick guard with a great first step, Harder loves to play downhill and attack the rim constantly, getting to the bucket and the free-throw line routinely. In addition to his scoring, he dished out a team-high 5.0 assists per game as a sophomore for the Trojans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978103' first='Alec' last='Lovely'] (Treynor) -- 19.0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crafty, skilled guard with great handles, footwork, and the ability to shoot it off both the dribble and the catch, Lovely is a talented playmaker and scorer, leading the Cardinals in assists in addition to scoring it at a high clip. He's oozing with confidence and a lightning quick first step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->