Class 3A: Top 10 Returning Assists

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978115' first='Trey' last='Bryte'] (ADM) -- 172 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bryte was a revelation last season for the Tigers, pacing one of the highest scoring, most efficient offensive attacks in the state. At 6-4, he has great size, plays with pace, and has fantastic court vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731882' first='Gage' last='Moreno'] (Saydel) -- 156</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick 5-11 guard who loves to play downhill and put pressure on opposing defenses, Moreno posted a fantastic 2.74 assist-to-turnover ratio as a junior for the Eagles. He averaged 14.0 points in addition to his playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731843' first='Drake' last='Larson'] (Knoxville) -- 127</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larson was the conductor of the Panthers' attack last season, playing alongside a number of skilled scoring threats. He does a great job protecting the ball, posting a 3.02 assist-to-turnover ratio. He handles it really well and has fantastic court vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765544' first='William' last='Terrones'] (Gilbert) -- 121</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The coach's son has a tremendous feel for the game, plays with pace, and is a true pass-first guard who looks to get his teammates involved first and foremost, but he's also a capable three-level scoring threat. He'll pair with returning scoring standout [player_tooltip player_id='1765542' first='Preston' last='Stensland'] to give the Tigers a dynamic one-two punch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2886875' first='Jacoby' last='Johnson'] (Vinton-Shellsburg) -- 106</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled 6-3 guard, Johnson led the Vikings in scoring (12.8), assists (4.4), and steals (2.2) as a junior. V-S could be a sleeper team in the class this season with everyone returning, and Johnson will be the biggest reason why they could make a leap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2887838' first='Carter' last='Van Gelder'] (MOC-Floyd Valley) -- 105</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Gelder led the state champion Dutchmen in assists per game last season and was also an incredibly efficient scorer, averaging 8.3 points per game on 52-43-73 shooting splits. He's a high IQ guard who understands the game, knows where his teammates should be, and does a great job passing into his teammates' shooting pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765508' first='Cameron' last='Boyd'] (Storm Lake) -- 104</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd was great in his junior year for the Tornadoes, averaging 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 53-46-80 shooting splits alongside Creighton commit [player_tooltip player_id='1765515' first='Jaidyn' last='Coon']. A 6-2 guard who can really, really shoot it, he uses the threat of his shot to open up the rest of his offensive arsenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731871' first='Gustavo' last='Drahos'] (Perry) -- 100</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of three Bluejays to average in double figures, Drahos was a versatile offensive weapon, averaging 14.6 points and 4.3 assists per game. A 5-11 guard who looks to attack the rim constantly, he's a skilled playmaker off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731811' first='Jack' last='Johnson'] (Glenwood) -- 100</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson stuffs the stat sheet for the Rams, averaging 10.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 steals per game as a junior. Following the graduations of the other two top scorers from last season, Johnson's all-around numbers could skyrocket this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731814' first='Brady' last='Harr'] (Hampton-Dumont-CAL) -- 96</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harr has found himself on a ton of these top-10 returnee lists, and is the tallest player on the assist list. At 6-7, he's able to see over the defense and find open shooters or cutting teammates for easy buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->