Class 4A: Top 10 Returning Steals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2204081' first='Charlie' last='King'] (Roosevelt) -- 57 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future Northern Iowa wing is one of the most impactful two-way players in the state. Blessed with length, intelligence, and athleticism, he does a great job reading opposing offenses and knowing when he take chances and jump a passing lane, and when to stay disciplined and in his position. He has quick hands, good lateral movement, and the frame to defend multiple spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='3449809' first='Davieon' last='VanArsdale'] (Waterloo East) -- 54</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An intriguing young wing with good size and length at 6-5, VanArsdale provides the Trojans with some real versatility on the defensive end, capable of defending multiple positions. He has good hands, quick feet, and his length is a major asset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419846' first='Nicare' last='Cavil'] (Johnston) -- 53</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cavil emerged as one of the state's elite guards during his junior year, helping lead the Dragons to a runner-up finish last March. A lightning-quick guard with elite lateral movement, he's among the best perimeter on-ball defenders in the state, making life really difficult for opposing ball-handlers on a possession-by-possession basis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2396064' first='William' last='Rahe'] (Cedar Rapids Washington) -- 51</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rahe is a tough, physical guard who battles on every possession. He takes pride in his on-ball defense, using his long arms, quickness, IQ, and hands to make life difficult. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2828826' first='Lawson' last='Neighbor'] (Kennedy) -- 50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neighbor, a 5-10 guard, emerged as one of the best role players in the MVC last season, averaging 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.2 steals per game on 50-40-79 shooting. He understands his role and plays it well, and he's capable of defending either perimeter spot at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2596493' first='Jadyn' last='Perkins'] (Waterloo East) -- 49</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perkins is a really quick, athletic guard with great hands, feet, and lateral movement. At 6-1, he has the necessary size to defend either perimeter position, and he's a really good athlete who competes hard on the glass as well (5.4 rebounds per game). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t7.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2594655' first='Pete' last='Craig'] (Waukee) -- 46</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Craig's length is a major asset on the defensive end, both as an on-ball defender and as a rim protector (1.6 blocks per game). He's versatile, able to defend one through five at this level, and has great instincts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t7.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2366206' first='Jeremiah' last='Slaughter'] (Council Bluffs Lincoln) -- 46</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slaughter has firmly established himself as one of the best two-way players in the state with his strong play as a junior - 14.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks on 43-43-76 shooting. A combo guard with good size, length, and athleticism, he has really good timing and instincts as an off-ball defender, jumping passing lanes and sparking the Lynx offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>t7.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2523925' first='Trae' last='Fields'] (Cedar Rapids Washington) -- 46</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most instinctual defenders in the state, Fields really has a knack for jumping passing lanes and turning defense into offense. He's a small but quick guard who can dominate games on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2523891' first='Carter' last='Thielen'] (Lewis Central) -- 44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best under-the-radar players in the state, tucked out west in Council Bluffs, Thielen is a versatile two-way player who can score from anywhere on the floor, create quality looks for his teammates, and, as he showed last season, impact the game defensively with his length, athleticism, and IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->