2027 Rankings Update: Class 1A and 2A Newcomer Wings and Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(190) [player_tooltip player_id='3343952' first='AJ' last='Clarke'] | PF | Murray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clarke is a bouncy, athletic 6-4 forward who does a great job protecting the rim, averaging 2.7 blocks per game. He has great timing as a shot blocker, and a really good second jump that he uses to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor. His 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 steals also lead the Mustangs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(198) [player_tooltip player_id='2845971' first='Lucas' last='Helgeland'] | SF | Lake Mills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 wing who is shooting a blistering 46.2% from the 3-point line, Helgeland has emerged as a reliable second scoring threat for the Bulldogs in his junior year, averaging 14.5 points per game. His 6.5 rebounds lead the team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(207) [player_tooltip player_id='2853953' first='Peyton' last='Amdor'] | SF | Riverside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amdor is a 6-2 wing who leads the Bulldogs in scoring at 18.1 points per game. He's a strong three-level scorer who can get to the rim off the dribble, and he has made a team-high 27 3-pointers so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(211) [player_tooltip player_id='2822660' first='Holden' last='Hughes'] | PF | WACO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An efficient 6-4 forward, Hughes is averaging 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, both tops for the Warriors. He's a good finisher around the rim, shooting 52% from the floor, and is capable of stepping out and occasionally knocking down a 3, burying 11 of his 25 attempts so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(215) [player_tooltip player_id='2756998' first='Alex' last='Kruger'] | F | Sibley-Ocheyedan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, physical 6-6 forward, Kruger is putting up 13.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game on 44-37-77 shooting splits. He does a great job carving out space in the paint, and is a good rim protector, turning away over a shot per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(217) [player_tooltip player_id='2853853' first='Coy' last='Moline'] | SF | Manson-Northwest Webster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moline is a volume scorer, a 6-3 wing who is putting up 18.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, leading the Cougars in both categories. He does a good job using his strength to bully his way to the rim, where he finishes well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(221) [player_tooltip player_id='2854041' first='Landon' last='Wigington'] | C | Underwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4/6-5 big man, Wigington has been great on the glass for the Eagles, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game, including 2.7 a game on the offensive end. In addition to his prowess on the glass, he's averaging 13.8 points per game on 64% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(225) [player_tooltip player_id='3343992' first='Waylon' last='Raue'] | SF | North Linn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 wing with good size and length on the perimeter, Raue has stepped right into the Lynx rotation as a junior and given them a quality third scoring option. He's averaging 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.7 steals per game while shooting 37% from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(228) [player_tooltip player_id='3343999' first='Dane' last='Strong'] | SF | Montezuma</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong is a strong, athletic 6-1 forward who controls the glass on both ends of the floor for the Braves, averaging a team-high 7.8 rebounds per game. He's a tough finisher around the rim, versatile defender, and willing passer. He's putting up 14.5 points per game, second for Montezuma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(230) [player_tooltip player_id='3344376' first='Preston' last='Louters'] | SF | Western Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, skilled 6-3 wing who understands the game at a high level, Louters has been really productive for the Wolfpack as a junior, averaging 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 54-39-83 shooting splits. He has the size and high release to shoot over defenders, and his length and IQ allow him to provide some versatility on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(238) [player_tooltip player_id='3344399' first='Lincoln' last='Roethler'] | SF | Denver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roethler is a 6-3 wing who can score efficiently around the bucket and in the mid-range. He's averaging 10.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Cyclones on 45% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(245) [player_tooltip player_id='3344411' first='Bennett' last='Stecker'] | PF | Spirit Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-5 combo forward who can score inside and out, Stecker is averaging 14.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game on 49-39-65 shooting splits for the Indians. He has a pure stroke out to the arc and good touch around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(246) [player_tooltip player_id='3344413' first='Abner' last='Zaugg'] | C | West Bend-Mallard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-5 big man who can protect the rim defensively as well as control the glass, Zaugg is averaging 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game for the Wolverines. He does a great job letting his size do the work on the defensive end, contesting shots without fouling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(247) [player_tooltip player_id='3344414' first='Carson' last='Newcomb'] | SF | Prince of Peace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the graduation of Hakael Powell, a lot of shots opened up for the Irish, and Newcomb has taken advantage of that. He's leading the team in scoring at 15.4 points per game to go with 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(248) [player_tooltip player_id='3344417' first='Marcus' last='Pedersen'] | PF | Ankeny Christian Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 forward having a breakout junior year, Pedersen leads the Eagles in scoring (14.3) and has been incredibly efficient, shooting 64% from the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->