Area Rankings: Top 10 2026 Prospects in Northwest Iowa

A hyper-athletic wing who can score from all three levels, Coon followed up a great 16U spring and summer with D1 Minnesota with a fantastic junior year for the Tornadoes, helping lead them to the state tournament for the first time in a few decades. An explosive athlete who finishes above the rim with authority, his length and quickness are game changers on both ends of the floor. He averaged 23.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game on 55.7% shooting during his junior year, and has committed to play his college ball at Creighton.     A downhill, attacking wing who can finish through contact at the bucket or above the rim in transition, Yusuf is a good athlete who uses his length to his advantage on the defensive end, using his defense to spark his offense. He's a capable shooting threat from the arc, but he's at his best when he's attacking the rim off the dribble. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season.     The other Yusuf twin, Naef's game is similar to BIlal's - focused on using his length and athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He's a strong attacker who can blow by defenders and get to the rim, and he's a capable playmaker with good vision and instincts. He averaged 11.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 45% shooting as a junior.     A smooth all-around guard who shoots it at a high level from the 3-point line off both the dribble and the catch, Badding has "in the gym" range and when he gets it rolling, good luck trying to slow him down. His shot is smooth, with a quick, repeatable release, and he does a nice job using the threat of his jumper to open up the rest of his offensive arsenal. He averaged 12.3 points per game last season for a loaded Kuemper team.     A quick, intelligent guard who puts constant pressure on opposing defenses with his ability to break down a defense and get to the rim, Conley had a really good year in his first season at Heelan, putting up 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He improved as a shooting threat, knocking down 37.2% from the arc, and is an agile, heady on-ball defender.     Clair transferred from East Sac County and made a huge impact in his first year with the Knights, averaging 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game on 66% shooting. He's a big, physical forward with soft hands, great touch around the rim, and a smooth stroke out to the 3-point line that he can use to help spread the floor even more for the Knights. He's an impactful, high IQ defender who can play in a variety of different coverages.     Ballenger transferred to play his senior year at MOC-Floyd Valley after spending his first three years at St. Albert. Last season he averaged 14.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game on 37-34-67 shooting splits, and playing alongside more talent at MOC, his efficiency numbers should improve in his senior year. He's a smart guard who can knock down shots from anywhere, plays with pace, and can get his teammates involved.     Badding was second on the Knights in assists per game last season, dishing out 4.0 helpers a contest and posting a 2.55 assist-to-turnover ratio. Following the graduation of Carson Kanne, he should have the ball in his hands even more this season. He sees the floor well and is a good perimeter shooter off the dribble.     One of the best two-way guards in the state, Bosma is a great on-ball defender who uses his quickness and physicality to his advantage on both ends of the floor. He moves his feet extremely well, has great hands, and is a high IQ player who doesn't back down from anyone. On the offensive end he looks to attack off the dribble and get to the bucket, where he's a strong finisher through contact, and he has greatly improved as a shooting threat, burying nearly 43% of his 3-point attempts as a junior while averaging 16.2 points per game.     Horn was sensational as a junior for the Gaels, leading them to the 1A semifinals and putting up 23.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 59-38-75 shooting. With his size and footwork, he can score easily on the block, and he also has the ability and smooth stroke to float out to the perimeter and knock down shots routinely.