Iowa Freshman Showcase: Team 6 Evaluations

Gorsh is a talented guard who played really well in ball screen action, showing the ability to turn the corner and get to the bucket or find the roll man with good court vision. When he gets to the rim, he finishes well through contact, and when he's playing without the ball in his hands, he shoots it really well off the catch with a quick release and plenty of range. He's a good on-ball defender who moves his feet well and has quick hands.     Larsen was one of the best pure shooters in the gym on Saturday afternoon, showing a pure stroke from behind the arc with unlimited range and a quick, smooth, and repeatable release. He moves really well without the ball in his hands, finding open spaces in the defense to square up and get his shot off. His ability to shoot it is without a doubt his biggest attribute at this point in time, but he also showed some ability as a secondary playmaker and passer.     Another Washington product who stood out was Garner, a small but skilled off-ball guard who shoots it at a high clip off the catch with a lightning-quick release. He uses the threat of his shot to open up the rest of his offensive game, attacking overly aggressive closeouts hard and getting to the rim, where he can finish through contact.     Smith shoots it well off the dribble, showing a pretty crossover that he used to create space and knock down shots from 3. He's a lefty who can play with or without the ball in his hands, and he has good footwork on his drives, showing a nice Euro step that he uses to sidestep defenders and finish.     Ealy is a good shooter off the catch who does a nice job getting his feet set and ready to shoot it. He has a pure stroke with range well beyond the high school line. In addition to his work off the catch, he also showed some quality playmaking off the dribble, creating for his teammates well.     Bakke was one of the best athletes in the gym, a bouncy, explosive wing who rebounds at an extremely high level from his perimeter spot. He thrives in transition, looking to attack the rim and finish with authority, and he has great body control and footwork around the bucket. When he's shooting it, he gets good rotation with a high release on his jumper. He can provide some versatility on the defensive end with his length and athleticism.     Lawrenson played well as the roll man in ball screen actions, setting good, hard screens and slipping and rolling to the rim, where he showed that he can finish through contact effectively with either hand. He's a strong, physical forward who showed deft touch around the bucket.     Heying (pictured) is a big lefty who does a nice job carving out space in the paint. He does a great job sealing his defender after establishing his post position, and he keeps the ball high on his post touches. He has good footwork and soft touch around the rim. He showed some ability to step out and stretch the floor as well as take his defender off the dribble, showing a surprisingly quick first step and solid handles for a young big man with his size.