Prep Hoops BatL: Iowa United 17U Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I unfortunately wasn't able to make it up to Minneapolis for my usual Battle at the Lakes trip, but thanks to the streaming options on BallerTV, I was able to check out each of the Iowa teams in attendance this weekend. In this article, I take a look at the players from [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United'] 17U, from their game against [program_tooltip program_id='2075867' first='SW' last='Minnesota Stars'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171683"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"It was a strong all-around performance for the uncommitted 2024 guard, who showcased the ability to score from all three levels, create as a ball-handler, and serve as a reliable on-ball defender. 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