PH Freshman Showcase/Top 250-Expo: Best Of The Best
Jeremy Brooks
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<p>Over the past two months I have been tasked with covering our PH Freshman Showcase & Top 250-Expo's, all around the country. I have seen talent from several different states and have evaluated a decent amount of the players at each event while providing in-game notes, team write-ups, and much more. Below I am going to briefly covering some players that stood out to me by position, between all the events that I have covered throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, & Washington recently. </p>
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<p>Each one of these players listed has demonstrated at their specific event that they were one of the best on the court at all times. Each individual showed impressive athleticism, skill work for their position, and a high level of knowledge of the game from a strategic stand point. If everyone were to stay dedicated moving forward, no matter where they are in their specific journey right now, they should have a chance to see a college floor in some form before their basketball careers come to a close. </p>
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<p>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</p>
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<p><strong>Point Guard</strong> </p>
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<li>Isaac Elegan<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/isaac-elegan/"></a> – 2026 – 5'7 – Renton High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2204886' first='Mateo' last='Dzolota']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mateo-dzolota/"></a> – 2025 – 6'0 – Waukee NW High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Justin Anderson<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/justin-anderson-3/"></a> – 2025 – 6'1 – Lincoln Northstar High School (NE)</li>
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<li>Kevin Richardson Jr.<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kevin-richardson-jr/"></a> – 2024 – 6'1 – Garfield High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140349' first='Derrick' last='Cross Jr']. – 2027 – 6'2 – Bloomington North High School (IN)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2124028' first='Austin' last='Joens'] - 2027 - 5'7 - Prairie High School (IA)</li>
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<p><strong>Shooting Guard</strong> </p>
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<li>Shale Smith<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/shale-smith/"></a> – 2025 – 6'1 – Roosevelt High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jaydon-kimbrough-2/"></a> – 2026 – 6'1 – Cedar Falls High School (IA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1587376' first='Cole' last='Beinborn']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cole-beinborn-2/"></a> – 2025 – 6'4 – Pleasant Valley High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Brenden Reeves<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/brenden-reeves/"></a> – 2025 – 6'4 – Gretna East High School (NE)</li>
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<li>Jordan Anderson<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jordan-anderson-2/"></a> – 2025 – 6'0 – Lincoln Northstar High School (NE)</li>
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<li>Keith Kariuki<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/keith-kariuki/"></a> – 2024 – 6'3 – Sammamish High School (WA)</li>
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<li>Mason St Louis<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mason-st-louis-2/"></a> – 2025 – 6'4 – Kentwood High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140420' first='Nash' last='Sigmund']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/nash-sigmund/"></a> – 2027 – 5'10 – Decatur Central High School (IN)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2124067' first='Michael' last='Gordon'] - 2027 - 5'11 - Bettendorf High School (IA)</li>
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<p><strong>Combo Guard</strong> </p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1288916' first='Cailen' last='Shadrick']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cailen-shadrick/"></a> – 2025 – 6'3 – Bettendorf High School (IA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2164515' first='Jaxson' last='Bean'] - 2027 - 6'0 - Kennedy High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Marco Varani<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/marco-varani/"></a> – 2025 – 6'7 – Bellevue High School (WA)</li>
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<li>Miles Henry<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/miles-henry/"></a> – 2026 – 6'4 – O'dea High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1601813' first='Michael' last='Masini']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/michael-masini/"></a> – 2026 – 6'7 – Gig Harbor High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2138535' first='Jackson' last='Kirk']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jackson-kirk/"></a> – 2027 - 5'11 – Noblesville High School (IN)</li>
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<li>Falmata Yusuf - 2027 - 6'4 - Sioux City East High School (IA)</li>
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<p><strong>Forward </strong></p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cael-reichter/"></a> – 2025 – 6'7 – North Fayette Valley High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Cooper Mroczek<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cooper-mroczek/"></a> – 2025 – 6'6 – Elkhorn South High School (NE)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1765515' first='Jaidyn' last='Coon']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jaidyn-coon/"></a> – 2026 – 6'5 - Storm Lake High School (IA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1288858' first='Marty' last='Blakey'] – 2024 – 6'4 – SF – Kennedy High School (IA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1476972' first='Zahj' last='Collins']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/zahj-collins/"></a> – 2024 – 6'5 – Roosevelt High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Levi Ekue<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/levi-ekue/"></a> – 2026 – 6'6 – Platteview High School (NE)</li>
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<li>Desmond Cole<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/desmond-cole/"></a> – 2025 – 6'4 – Westside High School (NE)</li>
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<li>Ian Prictor – 2024 – 6'7 – Mountain View High School (WA)</li>
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<li>Ethan Harris<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ethan-harris/"></a> – 2026 – 6'7 – Camas High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2101318' first='Peyton' last='Miamba']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/peyton-miamba/"></a> – 2027 - 6'5 – Penn High School (IN)</li>
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<p><strong>Center</strong> </p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1288920' first='Kanyon' last='Bryte']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kanyon-bryte/"></a> – 2024 – 6'7 – Western Dubuque High School (IA)</li>
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<li>Talen Yearout – 2024 – 6'8 – Raymond High School (WA)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2140417' first='Makale' last='Price']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/makale-price/"></a> – 2027 - 6'7 – Penn<strong> </strong>High School (IN)</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2141045' first='Ben' last='Ly']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ben-ly/"></a> - 2027– 6'9 – Brebeuf Jesuit Prep School (IN)</li>
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Over the past two months I have been tasked with covering our PH Freshman Showcase & Top 250-Expo's, all around the country. I have seen talent from several different states and have evaluated a decent amount of the players at each event while providing in-game notes, team write-ups, and much more. Below I am going to briefly covering some players that stood out to me by position, between all the events that I have covered throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, & Washington recently.
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