Prep Girls Hoops The Iowa Fall Exclusive: Top Players

Prep Girls Hoops hosted The Iowa Fall Exclusive in Des Moines this past weekend, bringing together a large group of standout players from the Class of 2021, ’22, ’23 and ’24. Four games were played from Kingdom Hoops and several standout performances shined bright throughout the afternoon of basketball. Here are a handful of those players who stood out during the event: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="129025" first="Brooke" last="Woodyard"], Southeast Polk (2022)</strong> Most that follow the sport of basketball in Iowa already know quite a bit about Southeast Polk’s Class of 2022 standout [player_tooltip player_id="129025" first="Brooke" last="Woodyard"]. The 6-foot Woodyard showed she has continued to fine-tune her all-around game over the summer. Woodyard runs the floor with a great sense of what is going on, displaying an excellent touch on her deep passes. When defenders try to get physical with her under the basket, Woodyard has no problem maintaining control and finishing strong. As a sophomore last year, Woodyard averaged 7.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and over an assist per game for the Rams. She shot nearly 54 percent from the floor and 45 percent from the three-point line while making 67 percent of her free throw attempts. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="63613" first="Lauren" last="Wilson"], Springville (2022)</strong> At just under 6-foot tall, Springville’s [player_tooltip player_id="63613" first="Lauren" last="Wilson"] has continued to develop her outside shot, showcasing it in this event. Wilson is always keeping her eyes down the floor, helping start the fast break and even making the first outlet pass to an open teammate. She also is great with help-side defense, taking away easy buckets. As a sophomore, Wilson averaged 16.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, nearly four assists and over a steal a game for the Orioles. She shot nearly 50 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three-point line. <strong>Bryer Duwe, Decorah (2023)</strong> Decorah’s Class of 2023 guard Bryer Duwe has good size and excellent speed. With quick feet, Duwe can blow by just about any defender out there, an asset that also allows for her to get the fast break going. Duwe posted almost 13 points per game last season as a freshman, shooting 40 percent from the field and 30 percent from the three-point line. She also was effective at the charity stripe, sinking 70 percent of her attempts. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="63607" first="Dawsen" last="Dorsey"], Davenport Assumption (2022)</strong> Davenport Assumption’s [player_tooltip player_id="63607" first="Dawsen" last="Dorsey"] stretched defenses last winter, sinking 16 three-pointers. The 5-foot-8 Dorsey has a nice stroke and can really work the ball up from anywhere on the court. She scored 154 points with 89 rebounds, 81 steals and 61 assists a year ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="63011" first="Makayla" last="Boatman"], North Polk (2023)</strong> North Polk made a run to the state championship game a year ago, and even though they graduate several senior standouts including [player_tooltip player_id="135009" first="Jaedon" last="Murphy"], the return of Drake University commit [player_tooltip player_id="64745" first="Maggie" last="Phipps"] and Class of 2023 standout [player_tooltip player_id="63011" first="Makayla" last="Boatman"] presents plenty of hope. Boatman displayed a strong mid-range game that should only continue to get better. She scored 260 points a year ago on nearly 48 percent shooting from the floor with 42 made three-pointers. <strong>Kendall McDaniel, Indianola (2024)</strong> We got a nice look into the future with Indianola’s Kendall McDaniel, a member of the Class of 2024. McDaniel, who stands 6-foot-2, showed she is far from just an inside presence. Her shot from just inside the three-point line is pure and she presents an excellent form. The Indians went 16-7 last year and return 11 of the 12 players from that squad. They are also just a season removed from stringing together three consecutive 20-plus win campaigns.