Class 4A: Stars to Watch (Part 3)

Slaughter was really good as a sophomore for the Lynx, averaging 10.8 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game on 43.8% shooting from the 3-point line. He plays with pace, knocks down shots off the dribble and the catch, and can create quality looks for his teammates. He's a quick on-ball defender with great hands and quick feet, and he looks primed to have a huge junior year.     One of several high-level shooters at Prairie, Joens is a flamethrower from the 3-point line off both the dribble and the catch, burying 41.7% of his 3s last season while leading the team in scoring at 11.9 points per game. He's a good ball-handler and shot creator with great footwork, a quick release, and unlimited range.     Wehr is one of the best shooters in the state, regardless of class, as he proved throughout junior year with Prairie and the summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2246861' first='Murray' last='Elite']. He had several games over the spring and summer in which he knocked down eight 3s, and he shot it at a 48.8% clip as a junior for the Hawks while averaging 11.7 points per game.     Hilton had a breakout junior year for the Lions, averaging 11.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game on 62% shooting. He has great size and length as a combo forward, with the ability to defend multiple positions. He's a tough, physical defender who can bang against bigger bodies, but he also has the lateral quickness and length to defend on the perimeter.     A skilled playmaker who handles it well, Campbell is one of the better shot creators in the state. He has really good footwork, plays with pace, is capable of changing directions without losing speed, and he shoots it really well off the dribble. He averaged 12.4 points per game to go with 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 steals as a sophomore.     The top-ranked player in the 2028 class, Morgan picked up his first two Division 1 offers over the summer (IU Indianapolis, Cal State Northridge), and many more will come. He averaged 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game as a freshman at North Scott, and has transferred to Davenport North to play his sophomore year. He's a hyper-athletic, long, physical guard who can score from all three levels, create quality looks, and defend multiple positions. He's outstanding with the ball in his hands.     An explosive athlete on the perimeter, Medinger is a highly efficient three-level scoring threat, averaging 13.6 points per game on 52-50-82 shooting splits. He can finish above the rim, knock down shots off the dribble or the catch, and he's a skilled playmaker who sees the floor well.     Thielen was one of the most productive freshman in the state last year, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. He's a long, active wing who really understands how to get to his spots both off the dribble and the catch. He was superlative when we saw the Titans play at the Winterset Shootout in June, and he's going to have a tremendous sophomore year for a team that should be improved.     Watkins had a breakout junior year for the Little Hawks, averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game on 56-36-65 shooting splits. He's a long, athletic wing who covers a ton of ground on both ends of the floor with his long strides and immense wingspan.     Manson has committed to play football at Iowa, but he's also a standout on the hardwood, averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game as a junior on 62-46-52 splits. He's a great athlete with a tremendous second jump that he uses to control the glass on both ends of the floor, averaging 3.6 offensive boards per game. He sees the floor well, can take slower-footed defenders off the dribble, and is a versatile defender.