Class 2A: Top 10 Returning Rebounders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='3343951' first='Oscar' last='Cline'] (Louisa-Muscatine) -- 15.4 rebounds per game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Louisa-Muscatine won just three games last season, but Cline was an absolute statistical monster, averaging 22.9 points, 3.3 assists, 3.5 steals, and 2.7 blocks to go with his 15+ rebounds per game. He's a fantastic athlete with a non-stop motor that he uses to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2906478' first='Parker' last='Masteller'] (Jesup) -- 14.0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-4 Masteller was dominant as a junior for the J-Hawks, averaging 16.4 points to go with his 14 rebounds per game. Perhaps most impressive about his rebounding numbers is the fact that he pulled down more than five offensive boards a night, helping contribute to his lofty scoring output. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2379147' first='Reese' last='Montgomery'] (Red Oak) -- 13.3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery is a fantastic athlete who uses his length and explosiveness to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor. He has been among the most productive rebounders in the state for the last few years and looks primed to have a huge senior year for a Tigers team that returns their top four scorers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419757' first='Bryer' last='Putman'] (Wilton) -- 12.1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Putman is a big, athletic 6-5 forward who does everything on both ends of the floor for the Beavers, averaging 22.0 points, 2.9 assists, 3.5 steals, and 2.2 blocks in addition to his work on the glass. He's a really good ball-handler who can pull down a defensive rebound and lead the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='3650792' first='Silas' last='Lotzow'] (West Burlington) -- 9.4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lotzow enjoyed a breakout sophomore season for the Falcons, averaging 13 points on 65% shooting to go with his prowess on the glass. He's a powerful, athletic 6-3 forward with great hands, and he uses his strength to control the painted area on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t6.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='3343972' first='Isaac' last='Helm'] (Albia) -- 8.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking of players who enjoyed a breakout last season, Helm, a 6-4 forward, was one of the most productive players in the class as a junior, putting up just under 20 points per game in addition to nearly nine boards a night. He rebounds the ball exceptionally well both in and out of his area and does a great job using his strength to his advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t6.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754705' first='Chaz' last='Lane'] (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows) -- 8.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, mobile 6-4 forward, Lane is coming off a really good junior year for the Cowboys in which he averaged 19 points and 1.5 blocks per game. He's a good athlete with really good timing as both a shot blocker and a high-pointer of the ball as a rebounder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t6.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2772327' first='Tade' last='Roberts'] (Hudson) -- 8.9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts is one of the most versatile players in the class, capable of scoring inside and out, creating quality looks for his teammates off the dribble, and absolutely dominating the glass. His ability to "rip and run" is rivaled by few in the class, pulling down a defensive board and leading the break, showcasing his ability to pass and handle it at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419800' first='Tyce' last='Van Donge'] (Unity Christian) -- 8.8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the best player on the defending state champion Knights last season, Van Donge was fantastic during their postseason run to the title and will be the focal point of their attack as a senior. Fresh off a 15-point, 9-rebound, 4-assist junior season, 20-12-5 certainly seems within the range of possibilities for Van Donge, a highly skilled 6-5 wing who can do it all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2027 Gavin Pedersen (Eagle Grove) -- 8.7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pedersen is a long, lanky 6-4/6-5 forward who uses his long wingspan to his advantage on both the glass and the defensive end of the floor. He does a really nice job tipping the ball up and keeping it alive on the glass until he's able to finally get both hands on it and pull down the board. His mobility and length provide some real versatility on both ends of the floor for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->