2027 Rankings Update: Class 3A and 4A Newcomer Wings and Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(184) [player_tooltip player_id='2724156' first='Jay' last='McCausland'] | SF | Waterloo West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 wing who uses his size effectively on both ends of the floor, McCausland stuffs the stat sheet in a number of ways for the Wahawks, averaging 4.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game on 50-41-57 shooting splits. His size, length, and athleticism allow him to defend multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(208) [player_tooltip player_id='2617551' first='Xavier' last='Bowmaker'] | SF | Glenwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 combo forward who is capable of spacing the floor but is better around the bucket and in the mid-range, Bowmaker is averaging 9.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Rams. His scoring ranks second on the team, and he leads the team in rebounding. He's pulling down 2.4 offensive boards per game, grabbing valuable extra possessions for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(214) [player_tooltip player_id='3343990' first='Tyler' last='Edgar'] | SF | Oskaloosa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another versatile 6-4 combo forward, Edgar is shooting 37% from behind the arc, albeit on limited attempts, and 52% from the floor. His 10.9 points per game ranks second on the Indians, and he's also averaging 2.6 stocks per game, showcasing his defensive versatility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(226) [player_tooltip player_id='3219056' first='Peter' last='Graening'] | SF | Waverly-Shell Rock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graening hasn't shot it well from the 3-point line so far in his junior year, but as he showed during the summer, primarily at the Winterset Shootout, he's capable of getting scorching hot from the arc, using his quick release to torch teams from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(232) [player_tooltip player_id='3344388' first='Maddox' last='Thede'] | SF | Mount Vernon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thede is enjoying a breakout junior year for the Mustangs, emerging as a reliable secondary scorer on the wing. He's averaging 11.3 points per game on 51% shooting, ranking second on the team in scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(234) [player_tooltip player_id='3344389' first='Jackson' last='Reed'] | SF | Knoxville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed is a 6-3 combo forward who can do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game on 54% shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(235) [player_tooltip player_id='3344391' first='Myles' last='Howell'] | SF | Clear Creek Amana</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 scorer, Howell is having a great junior year for the Clippers, averaging 13.3 points 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 60-39-57 shooting splits. He can score in bunches from all three levels and could be a player who makes a quick rise through these rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(236) [player_tooltip player_id='3344397' first='Tristan' last='Stevenson'] | SF | Knoxville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lengthy 6-2 wing who scores at a ridiculously efficient clip, Stevenson is averaging 9 points on 61% shooting. He's an athletic, versatile defender who can make an impact against a number of different player types on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->