Five 2028s Who Could Breakout in Class 4A This Winter

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532827"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a494f22d8e9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riang appeared in just one varsity game last season for the Warriors but figures to become a big part of the rotation as a junior following the graduations of their top three, and seven of their top nine scorers. He's a long, hyper-athletic forward who can be absolutely dominant as a rim protector. He's a good interior presence on both ends of the floor who can finish around the rim, control the glass, and dominate games defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523915"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a494f22d8f21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lions could be a sleeper team in 4A this season, largely because of their strong 2027 class, but if they're going to make a big jump up in the class this season, it will be because Runge makes a leap. He's a really skilled three-level scoring threat who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He shoots it at a high clip off the catch, creates off the bounce, and is an active on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446123"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a494f22d8f71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gary is the most accomplished player on this list, a starter as a sophomore for an undefeated state champion, but with the graduations of the Tigers' top four scorers, Cedar Falls will be HIS team. He's a great athlete, excellent with the ball in his hands as a shot creator for both himself and his teammates, and a scrappy, tough on-ball defender. He'll emerge as one of the best two-way players in Class 4A in his junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523911"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a494f22d8fbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bettendorf could be a sleeper team in 4A this season with their top four scorers returning, including Brown. He had a solid sophomore year, averaging 5.2 points and 1.2 assists on 44-40-88 shooting splits, and he'll pair with senior [player_tooltip player_id='2754678' first='Michael' last='Gordon'] to give the Bulldogs one of the best backcourts in the class this season. He thrives in ball screen actions, turning the corner and getting downhill or knocking down shots after stepping behind the screen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3650821"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a494f22d9006"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Toz is a long, athletic wing who can attack off the dribble and get to the rim both in the halfcourt and in transition. He uses his length well on the defensive end of the floor, contesting shots and getting into passing lanes. The Trojans lost their top four scorers from last year's team, which will open up a lot of opportunity for Toz and others this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->