Breakout Seniors in Class 1A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming up on the 2022-23 high school hoops season, we will take a look at some players in the class of 2023 that we expect to have a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1254941,"width":325,"height":216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Kade-Benjamin.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Kade-Benjamin-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1254941" width="325" height="216"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='956872' first='Kade' last='Benjamin'] | New London | 2023 - </strong>Averaging 14.5 points a game last season, the 6'6" forward was 3rd on the team in scoring. Outside of scoring, Benjamin led the team in blocks (2.1), steals (2.5), and was second in rebounds (6.8). Doing most of his damage inside the three-point line, Benjamin has elite athleticism, moves his on the defensive end, and always hustles. Look for a huge year out of Benjamin, alongside teammate [player_tooltip player_id='956871' first='Blaise' last='Porter'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1469587' first='Jensen' last='Wedeking'] | Bellevue | 2023 - </strong>After averaging 12 (ppg) and 5 (rpg) last season, Wedeking is on our radar to have a breakout senior season. At 6'3", he can score inside and out and is physical on both sides of the ball. After graduating three starters, Wedeking will step into an even bigger this season and look to continue the scoring spree he started in last year's state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cade Sheda | Springville | 2023 - </strong>Along with classmate Brett Kane, Sheda will step into a huge role for the Orioles this season. Sheda averaged just under 10 points a contest last season and was second on the team in assists. He is very good at seeing the floor, makes good passes, and is pretty efficient while on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1469829' first='Denton' last='Kingland'] | Lake Mills | 2023 - </strong>After a solid season alongside Wyatt Helming and a couple of other seniors, Kingland averaged just over 10 a game, while shooting an impressive 40% from three. He has a quick release, moves well without the ball, and obviously, shoots really well. This year, he will get an opportunity to show off his playmaking ability as he will step into a lead role for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1469821' first='Ryan' last='Willman'] | Remsen St. Mary's | 2023 - </strong>On a solid Remsen St. Mary's team, Willman had a very good junior season. Looking at the numbers, the forward averaged 8.5 points, and 4.2 rebounds a game. At 6'5", Willman has a good motor on both ends of the ball. Combine that with long arms and good athleticism, put him second on the team in blocks, and towards the top in steals. Add solid rebounding and the ability to score in close, Willman is in line to improve this season. After graduating two starters from last year's team, look for Willman to have even better numbers, and be an important piece in the Hawks season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->