Class 2A Stars to Watch (Part II)
Jordan Lawrence Jordan Lawrence 5'9" | PG Camanche | 2021 State IA (Camanche, 2021) Lawrence has battled injuries throughout his high school career, but when he’s healthy, he’s one of the best defensive players in the state. A bulldog with…
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Continue ReadingJordan Lawrence Jordan Lawrence 5'9" | PG Camanche | 2021 State IA (Camanche, 2021)
Lawrence has battled injuries throughout his high school career, but when he’s healthy, he’s one of the best defensive players in the state. A bulldog with his on-ball defense, he’ll also have a chance to showcase his offensive skill set this year following a number of key graduations from Camanche’s roster. He averaged 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists last year, but those numbers may all double this season.
Ben Loverude Ben Loverude 6'6" | PF Dmc | 2021 State IA (Des Moines Christian, 2021)
A stretch-four with a feathery stroke from the arc, Loverude averaged 11.4 points a game last year for the Lions while shooting 39% from 3. With his size at 6-6, and his ability to stretch the floor, he’s a matchup problem.
Bryce Phelps Bryce Phelps 6'2" | PG Denver | 2021 State IA (Denver, 2021)
A stat-sheet stuffing lead guard, Phelps averaged 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals a game last year for the Cyclones, who should be a top-10 team in 2A this season.
Vance Katzfey Vance Katzfey 6'3" | SG Spirit Lake | 2022 State IA (Spirit Lake, 2022)
Katzfey was a standout at our Top 250 Expo in October, and is primed to have a massive junior season for the Indians. A versatile scorer with good athleticism, he averaged 16.2 points and 5.1 rebounds with 56-45-73 shooting splits last year.
Creighton Moricsh Creighton Moricsh 6'7" | SF Spirit Lake | 2021 State IA (Spirit Lake, 2021)
Katzfey’s teammate has outstanding size at 6-7, and he’s a solid shooter as well, knocking down 40.3% of his 3-point attempts last season. Moricsh averaged 15.7 points and 7.0 rebounds a game.
Lucas Lorenzen Lucas Lorenzen 6'4" | SF Okoboji | 2022 State IA (Okoboji, 2022)
Lorenzen is a walking double-double who put up 22.5 points and 12.0 rebounds a game last year as a sophomore. He’s a good athlete with a big, strong frame that he uses to score at a high clip around the bucket, and he can stretch the floor to the tune of 43.8% from the arc last year.
Caleb Holmes Caleb Holmes 6'2" | SF Hinton | 2022 State IA (Hinton, 2022)
Holmes became a popular name around the state late last year when he hit a game-winner against an undefeated West Sioux team. The dynamic scoring wing averaged 21.7 points a game as a sophomore, and is a threat to score 30+ on any given night.
Aaron Graves Aaron Graves 6'5" | PF Southeast Valley | 2022 State IA (Southeast Valley, 2022)
Graves is going to play defensive end for Kirk Ferentz at Iowa, but he’s a solid hooper as well. He averaged 15.8 points and 7.0 rebounds a game as a sophomore, showing a quality stroke from deep to go with his size and physicality inside the paint.