Class 2A: 5 2027-2028 Players Who Could Break Out in 2025-26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2404347' first='Evan' last='Myers'] (South Central Calhoun)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myers had a pretty nice sophomore year for the Titans, averaging 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 42-32-62 shooting splits. A 6-1 wing who can score from all three levels, he'll have a chance to emerge as one of the top players in the Twin Lakes as a junior with a number of shot opportunities opening up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 PF [player_tooltip player_id='2906518' first='Eli' last='Van Hove'] (Roland-Story)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Hove is a bouncy, strong 6-5 big man who can play above the rim. He was really good at the Winterset Shootout in June, getting on our radar, and we're excited to see how he continues to develop. He finishes really well around the bucket with either hand, can play in the two-man game with a guard, and is a high-level rim protector with good timing as a shot blocker. There's a chance that his season averages last season - 6.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 blocks - nearly double across the board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 SG William Seyler (Grand View Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 sharpshooter, Seyler was a role player off the bench for the Thunder as a sophomore, and he could become an impact player as a junior. He buried 43.9% of his 3-point attempts last season and should get more opportunities this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2786701' first='Aric' last='Austin'] (Central Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic, long 6-3/6-4 wing who can do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, Austin averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds a game as a freshman. The Lions lost their top three scorers from last year's team and will need someone to take the reins as the go-to threat this winter. That could certainly be Austin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 SG Trey Steinkamp (Pella Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles have a ton of production to replace, and they'll need someone to step up alongside standout senior wing [player_tooltip player_id='2724147' first='Gilbert' last='Flagel']. That someone could be sophomore guard Trey Steinkamp, a versatile guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He's a talented playmaker off the dribble who can create quality looks for his teammates, and he knocks down shots off both the dribble and the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->