Class 3A Leading Returning Shot Blockers
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1.) 2024 Jack Cooley Jack Cooley 6'5" | PF Clarke | 2024 State IA (Clarke) – 48 blocks Cooley is coming off one of the most productive freshmen seasons in the state last year, averaging 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.2…
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Continue Reading1.) 2024 Jack Cooley Jack Cooley 6'5" | PF Clarke | 2024 State IA (Clarke) – 48 blocks
Cooley is coming off one of the most productive freshmen seasons in the state last year, averaging 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 blocks a game. A physical and athletic 6-3 wing, he does a great job contesting shots against smaller players, and often times gets his hands on them.
2.) 2022 Austin Gaffney Austin Gaffney 6'7" | C Storm Lake | 2022 State IA (Storm Lake) – 47
One of two Tornadoes on this countdown, Gaffney is a 6-7 big who does a great job using his length to contest shots without fouling.
3.) 2022 Kale Krogh Kale Krogh 6'6" | C Ballard | 2022 State IA (Ballard) – 43
Signed to play offensive line at Iowa, Krogh is an intimidating physical presence in the paint with his size and talent. He has great hands and impeccable timing on the defensive end.
4.) 2022 Ethan Combs Ethan Combs 6'6" | C Maquoketa | 2022 State IA (Maquoketa) – 39
A raw 6-6 big man, Combs is very limited offensively, but uses his length effectively on the defensive end, blocking nearly 2 shots a game last season off the bench for the Cardinals.
5.) 2022 Konnor Calhoun Konnor Calhoun 6'6" | C LeMars | 2022 State IA (LeMars) – 38
A big, physical 6-6 forward, Calhoun protects the rim and rebounds the ball really well. He’s a solid athlete who finishes above the rim.
6.) 2024 Cole White (Clarke) – 32
The other key 2024 on Clarke’s roster, White is a more traditional shot blocker, a 6-5 big with length and good instincts. His offensive game is still very much a work in progress, but he’s a solid rim protector.
7.) 2022 Michael Kascel Michael Kascel 6'5" | C Independence | 2022 State IA (Independence) – 30
An extremely efficient 6-6 big man, Kascel has great hands and good timing on the defensive end. He uses his length effectively on both ends of the floor, dominating the glass and protecting the paint.
8.) 2022 Justin Terry Justin Terry 6'4" | PF Gilbert | 2022 State IA (Gilbert) – 29
A 6-4 big with a great motor, Terry pounds the glass on both ends of the floor and is an active defender who can switch and protect the rim.
9.) 2023 Luke Keitges Luke Keitges 6'5" | SF Knoxville | 2023 State IA (Pella) – 26
A 6-5 combo forward who can switch onto smaller players and hold his own, or bang in the paint, Keitges is going to be a welcome addition to a loaded Dutch squad with his versatility on both ends of the floor.
10.) 2022 Luth Dak Luth Dak 6'8" | PF Storm Lake | 2022 State IA (Storm Lake) – 26
A long and athletic 6-8 forward, Dak is a springy athlete with ridiculous length. If he can add some more strength, he could become a very solid all-around defender.