Area Rankings: Top 10 2026 Prospects in Southeast Iowa

Clark has made his way back up to Iowa following a brief move down to Montverde Academy in Florida. A big man oozing with long-term potential, he has fantastic footwork, soft hands, great touch around the rim, and the ability to step out and stretch the floor on the offensive end. Defensively he's a good rim protector with a high IQ who can become a real impact defender at the next level. He averaged 22.7 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game on 66.7% shooting as a junior for the Chiefs.     After a growth spurt, Stephens put together one of the best all-around statistical seasons in small school basketball last year, averaging 20.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game on 51-37-77 shooting splits. Now checking in around 6-5, he has great size as a lead guard, which he pairs with handles, shotmaking, and great vision. He put together a great spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite'] and has committed to play at Western Illinois.     McGuire is one of the best players in the state from 15 feet and in, using his great length, long strides, and footwork to score and create from the mid-range. He can step out and shoot it from the 3-point line, but he's at his best operating in that mid-to-high-post area, where he's a threat to shoot it, drive it, or pass it to cutting teammates. He put up 14.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game on 64% shooting as a junior for the Dutch.     Becker dealt with an injury last season, appearing in just six games, but he was productive when he was on the floor averaging 8.5 points and 1.5 assists per game. A skilled wing with a big wingspan and the ability to score from all three levels, he looks healthy and primed to have a huge senior year for a Muskies team that is looking to carry the momentum from last year's resurgence into this year.     A dynamic downhill, attacking guard with speed, physicality, and a willingness to embrace contact, Biah is a tough finisher around the rim who puts constant pressure on opposing teams with his aggressive style on both ends of the floor. He's a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet well and uses his quick hands to pick opposing ball-handlers clean routinely. He averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game on 55.6% shooting last season.     Boulton is one of the elite scorers in the state, averaging 28.2 points per game as a junior for the Braves. He was primarily a catch-and-shoot option during his freshman and sophomore years, but he showed real improvement as a shot creator off the dribble last season, not only for himself but for his teammates as well. He dished out a team-high 4.8 assists per game, was a menace on the defensive end, averaging 4.4 steals, and was highly efficient as a scorer, posting 51-43-91 shooting splits.     One of the players who saw his stock rise the most throughout the spring and summer, Flagel was excellent for [program_tooltip program_id='2626519' first='Drive' last='Pro Select'] throughout the grassroots season and will be looking to carry that momentum into his senior year for the Eagles. He has great size at 6-5/6-6, has the length, IQ, and mobility to defend one through five at this level, and he can score from anywhere on the floor. He averaged 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 47% shooting as a junior, and should be a true force as a senior.     Simons flashed some of his talents following his transfer across the river from United Township (IL) but appeared in just 11 games as he dealt with some injury issues. He has some serious length and athleticism in the backcourt, which he uses to his advantage well. He can impact the game defensively with those attributes, contesting shots and getting into passing lanes, and he covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time with his long strides. He sees the floor well and is a creative, talented passer. He averaged 6.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in his 11 games with the Knights last season and should make a bigger impact as a senior.     Stacy transferred to WACO from Mount Pleasant and put up really good numbers as a junior for the Warriors, averaging a team-high 19.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. A strong guard who can get to the bucket for finishes or get to the free-throw line, he's capable of controlling the game on both ends of the floor.     Schulte is a talented wing shooting threat who knocked down 35% of his 3-point attempts as a junior while ranking second on the team in scoring, averaging 10.9 points per game. He moves really well without the ball in his hands, finding spaces in the defense to get his shot off, and he has a quick release off the catch. He has worked to continue to develop as a ball-handler, providing some secondary playmaking off the bounce.