2029 Initial Rankings: Players Ranked 41-50

Binnie appeared in just four varsity games for the Lions as a freshman, but he'll be a big part of their future. A diminutive but talented guard with great handles, the ability to change speeds, court vision, and unlimited range, he's a ton of fun to watch with the ball in his hands. If he grows, watch out.     Lueth appeared in all 23 games for the Little Cyclones last season, averaging 3.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. He's a long, athletic guard who can get to the rim off the dribble, knock down shots off the catch, and defend multiple positions.     Wessels was extremely productive as a freshman for the Falcons, averaging 9.2 points and 5.4 rebounds on 58.7% shooting. He's a big, physical presence in the paint with soft hands, deft touch around the bucket, and he can protect the rim, averaging nearly one blocked shot per game. If he can extend his range out a bit, it would be huge not only for A-P, but for his long-term development as well.     Christians is part of a really good 2029 class at SBL and should be a big part of the rotation over the next three years. He can play with or without the ball in his hands, shooting it at a high clip off both the dribble and the catch. He's a solid ball-handler who sets his teammates up well, and he's an active on-ball defender.     Dunlay is a typical PV guard, tough, athletic, and disciplined on both ends of the floor. He's a good on-ball defender who moves his feet well and uses his quick hands to make life uncomfortable for opposing ball handlers. On the offensive end, he loves to attack the rim off the dribble and score through contact.     Craven appeared in 10 varsity games for the Mustangs as a freshman, and following the graduations of three of their top five scorers, he should step into a much more significant role this season. He shoots it really well from the 3-point line, especially off the catch, and can provide some secondary playmaking.     Farley didn't get any varsity run as a freshman, but he's an intriguing young combo forward who can provide a ton of defensive versatility. He's long, athletic, and mobile, showing the ability to guard one through five at the high school level. He looks like he could become a pretty solid 3-and-D wing as he continues to develop.     Flores is a tough, athletic defender who can guard several different spots at this level. He uses his physicality to make players uncomfortable on that end of the floor, competes on the glass on both ends of the floor, and can score from all three levels.     A 6-4 wing with some serious bounce, Gipple looks to finish everything above the rim and attacks the rim relentlessly off the bounce both in transition and in the halfcourt. He can space the floor a bit and shoot from distance, but he's at his best when he's using his bigger frame to bully his way to the rim and finish through contact.     Gaul appeared in 17 varsity games for the Cadets as a freshman, averaging 1.5 points and 0.7 assists in limited minutes, but he showed some flashes of his ability. He can play with or without the ball in his hands, showing comfort in ball screen actions as either a scorer or playmaker. Crestwood could be a sleeper team in 2A this winter, and Gaul's continued development as a two-way guard is a significant reason why they could be improved.