Area Rankings: Top 10 2024 Des Moines Metro Prospects
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Redek Born IA #1 PG #1 HEIGHT 6'3" POS PG CLASS 2024 View Profile Redek Born Instagram Twitter State: Iowa School: Norwalk Club: Martin Brothers A combo guard with a tremendous feel for the game and basketball IQ, Born is…
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Continue ReadingA combo guard with a tremendous feel for the game and basketball IQ, Born is a versatile three-level scorer who can fill it up in a hurry when he gets going. He was asked to be the leader of a young Warriors team last season, averaging a team-high 13.2 points and 3.9 assists. As he continues to develop physically, he’ll become an even more efficient scorer, especially around the rim, something which started to showcase itself during a strong summer with Martin Brothers . He can score in bunches, but he’s also a willing passer who sees the floor very well.
A lightning-quick guard who has the ball on a string, Cavil is one of the best ball-handlers and shot creators in the state. He averaged 17.1 points and 5.2 assists a game last season and is working to become a more efficient scoring option from all three levels. He puts constant pressure on the defense with his ability to get to the rim or with his strong mid-range game. The next step in his development will be adding some consistent range to his arsenal.
A 6-3 wing with length, Costello is oozing with offensive ability and he put up some huge scoring games over the summer with Pure Prep while playing up a grade routinely. He has a quick trigger both off the dribble and the catch and extended range, and he has really developed his handle and ability to create shots for himself and others over the last 12-18 months. On a loaded Waukee team, he’ll be asked to knock down shots this year, and then he’ll have a chance to really take over as a senior.
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A high IQ guard who gets others involved really well, protects the ball, and can bury shots routinely when given a bit of space, Johnson is the type of lead guard who is going to look to get his teammates going, then look for his own shot later. He has a fantastic understanding of the game, using subtle head fakes and change of speeds to get by defenders, and he sees the floor really well.
Aguirre is a physical lefty wing who can get to the bucket seemingly at will for finishes, and he uses that physical frame to finish through contact. He plays with pace, changes speeds well, and is a capable ball-handler and playmaker who sees the floor well and has a good feel for the game. He was second on the team in scoring as a sophomore, contributing 10.6 points a game. He’ll contribute well on the glass (5.0 rebounds a game) as well.
Uecker had no issues adjusting to varsity play in the CIML, averaging 11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists a game for the J-Hawks as a sophomore, leading the team in each category. And he did it while knocking down nearly 44% of his 3-point attempts. A quick guard who can play with and without the ball in his hands, he’s obviously a knockdown shooter who gets the ball into his shooting pocket quickly off the dribble, but he also showed an innate ability to use off-ball screens to free himself up for open looks.
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Tigges is a fantastic shooter who buried 44.8% of his 3-point attempts last season, showing the ability to shoot it at an extremely high level off the catch with a quick release. On his high school team, he doesn’t have the ball in his hands a ton, but he showed throughout the summer that he has the ability to create his own shots and get to the rim, as well as create looks for others. He will continue to be an outstanding role player for the Wolves this season, then have an opportunity to star as a senior.
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An athletic, rim-running forward who can finish around the rim, switch defensively and control the glass on both ends of the floor, Bell averaged 11.8 points and 6.8 rebounds as a junior for the Railsplitters. He plays well alongside Cavil, who sets him up for easy looks around the rim, and Bell showed some flashes as a playmaker with the ball in his hands last season, dishing out 2.6 assists a game.
Wright’s offensive game is still a work in progress, but he’s a 6-6, bouncy forward with a nose for the ball and a love of rebounding. He averaged 13.7 points and 12.7 rebounds a game as a junior while shooting 55% from the floor. A lot of his offensive production comes off of his work on the offensive glass, but he has good hands, improving footwork, and really improved his touch around the rim last season. If he can continue adding some pieces to his offensive game, he’ll be a really good prospect for smaller schools looking for an athletic forward who can dominate the glass.