Winterset Shootout: 2026/2027 Player Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 CG [player_tooltip player_id='2231637' first='Lincoln' last='Norris'] (Knoxville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A confident ball-handler, shot creator, and shooter, Norris will make an immediate impact for the Panthers as a guard who can play both with and without the ball in his hands. He gets into his shot quickly off the dribble and has a pure release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2413557' first='Caden' last='Klein'] (Newton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A confident three-level scoring threat, Klein showed the ability to shoot it at a high clip both off the dribble and the catch throughout the Cardinals game against ADM. He has good footwork on his drives and can finish through contact, and he showed the ability to create for himself and his teammates at a high level, finishing with 19 points and 3 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 CG [player_tooltip player_id='1978133' first='Max' last='Town'] (Des Moines Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another young guard who showed that he can play on or off the ball, Town is a good shooter off the catch with a quick release and extended range. He uses his length effectively on the defensive end, getting into passing lanes and contesting shots on the perimeter. He sees the floor well and is a good, willing passer who likes to create for his teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 CG [player_tooltip player_id='1978146' first='Hudson' last='Shull'] (ADM)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shull showed great chemistry with fellow sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1978130' first='Hudson' last='Lorensen']. He has a great feel for the game, changing speeds and using his solid frame to get to the rim and finish through contact. He's a smart, tough player who will battle on both ends of the floor and is a good shooter off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2419721' first='Hayden' last='Schulte'] (Indianola)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 lead guard who does a great job initiating the offense and running his team through sets, Schulte showed the ability to create for his teammates as well as for himself. He shoots it well off the catch, sees the floor well, and is a good finisher around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2413535' first='Ethan' last='Vice'] (Clear Creek Amana)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, bouncy 6-2 athlete on the wing, Vice uses his athleticism and length to compete on the glass on both ends of the floor as well as get into passing lanes and turn defense into offense. He has good instincts on the defensive end and rotates well, and offensively he can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim for finishes. He finishes through contact and showed the ability to shoot it off the catch as well. He had 17 points and 4 rebounds in CCA's win over Spencer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='1765503' first='Brock' last='Badding'] (Kuemper Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Badding is a flamethrower who is capable of getting scorching hot and carrying his team for stretches at a time with his ability to shoot it from the arc. He shoots it really well off the catch and is constantly moving without the ball in his hands, making his defender work hard to keep up with him. He's improving as a ball-handler and shot creator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1765554' first='AJ' last='Evans'] (Xavier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A young, athletic big man with good hands and great length, Evans uses his size effectively on the glass and as a defender, contesting shots at a high level. He runs the floor hard and competes as a rebounder, and with his combination of mobility and size, he provides some versatility on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='1580274' first='Logan' last='Porter'] (Winterset)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A young big man with soft hands and good touch around the rim, Porter also showed some ability as a stretch-4, knocking down three 3-pointers in their win over Ames en route to 13 points and 5 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 CG [player_tooltip player_id='2413545' first='Asher' last='Brueck'] (Indianola)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented lefty guard with a good feel for the game and a really nice floater game, Brueck can play with or without the ball in his hands, but he's at his best when he using his handles and quickness to play downhill and put pressure on the defense as both a scorer and playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->