PHIA Spring Exposure Session: 2026 Player Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='1978142' first='Ja'Vion' last='Robinson'] (Iowa City West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-1 guard who loves to attack the rim off the dribble, Robinson is a really good athlete with good hands and great body control around the rim. He has a quick first step that he uses to blow by defenders and is able to absorb contact when he gets to the rim for finishes. When he's locked in on the defensive end, he has the lateral quickness and length to cause some chaos on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2235353' first='Matthew' last='Malven'] (Nashua-Plainfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malven is a good shooter off the catch, showcasing a quick release and good off-ball movement. He's also capable of running the offense, displaying good court vision and passing instincts. Despite being listed at 6-1, he's also a tenacious rebounder on both ends of the floor who looks to push the pace after pulling down a defensive rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id='2425904' first='Eli' last='Evans'] (Waterloo Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 wing who sees the floor well and is a good passer, Evans found cutting teammates for open layups on numerous occasions during 5-on-5 play. He's an active defender with good hands, competes on the glass on both ends of the floor, and can score from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381218' first='Ty' last='Sopko'] (Forest City)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Sopko showed a quick release off the dribble, getting the ball into his shooting pocket quickly off the bounce and showcasing extended range. Also a quarterback on the football team at Forest City, he showed good court vision and passing skills throughout 5-on-5 play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381239' first='Andon' last='Watson'] (Van Meter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watson is a 6-1 lefty with a pure stroke and quick release off the catch. He was among the best shooters in the gym, showing a smooth release, plenty of range, and really good off-ball movement. He also showed that he can handle the ball and facilitate for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381211' first='Jimmy' last='Carter Jr'] (Davenport North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is a quick 5-10 guard who is at his best when he's playing off the dribble and attacking the rim. He has good footwork on his drives, showcasing a nice Euro to sidestep defenders, and he's able to finish through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381204' first='Brody' last='Notz'] (Ankeny)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-1 off-ball guard was one of the best shooters in the gym on Saturday, showcasing a picturesque lefty stroke and a quick release. He moves really well without the ball in his hands, wasting very little movement. His ability to space the floor will make him a valuable player for the Hawks for the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id='2381215' first='Logan' last='Kempema'] (Hinton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 wing with good size and a frame that he can continue to add strength to, Kempema showed the ability to score from all three levels, shooting it well both off the dribble and the catch. he competes hard on the glass on both ends of the floor and has the length to impact the game defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id='1765520' first='Cooper' last='Grimm'] (Center Point-Urbana)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, lanky wing who can really shoot it off the catch, Grimm is an intriguing player to keep an eye on over the next few years because his length and shooting are for real. If he's able to add some strength to his frame and improve a bit as a ball-handler and playmaker, he has a chance to become a player that colleges will be taking a hard look at. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id='2381217' first='Taevon' last='Feeley'] (Fort Dodge)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feeley had a nice afternoon on Saturday, especially in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play, where he was able to showcase his athletic, strong frame, getting to the rim for finishes off the dribble or off of good off-ball movement. He can provide a little bit of versatility on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->