Five 2025s I’m Excited to See at The Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The annual Prep Hoops Iowa Expo is coming to Des Moines this Saturday, October 5! If you haven't registered yet, you have until Wednesday night to do so. Use code RoeHoops2024 at checkout for a discount on your registration!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1224/register/the-expo-iowa">https://events.prephoops.com/e/1224/register/the-expo-iowa</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1381413"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66faa7404f4c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manago has been one of the most productive players in the 2025 class throughout the last few years, routinely putting up big numbers for the Wahawks. He's an athletic, skilled guard who can control the game in a multitude of ways, and he's one of the best rebounding guards in the state. His ability to put the ball on the floor and create quality looks not just for himself, but for his teammates, will make him a player that should thrive in this setting and he'll be a ton of fun to have as a teammate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288916"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66faa7404f518"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another player who is a ton of fun to play with in this setting is Shadrick, who has routinely thrived at our events. He has incredible vision and is a skilled, creative passer who sees the game ahead of most of his peers. His ability to invert the offense and post up smaller defenders, either scoring or initiating the offense out of the low block, make him a unique player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2617473],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66faa7404f556"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gibson is a kid that I have never seen play live, only seeing him on film with his Glenwood team. He has jumped out on occasion on tape, with his blend of size, length, and three-level scoring making him an intriguing player. I'm not only looking forward to seeing him to get a better gauge on where to rank him in the next 2025 update, but to see how he can create looks not only for himself, but for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1951756"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66faa7404f58d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wollum was really productive as a junior for the Lions, averaging 16.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game on 53-41-61 shooting splits. With his ability to stretch the floor at 6-7/6-8, as well as protect the paint defensively, he's the type of player who could thrive in this setting and garner some serious college interest with a strong showing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1587383"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66faa7404f5ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We know that Lieurance can absolutely put the ball in the bucket, witnessing 35 and 47-point outbursts in person last season. He's a pure shooter who is among the best in the state when he has his feet set. I'm looking forward to seeing if the shooting and playmaking off the dribble has continued to improve, because that's the next step in his development. Knowing how hard he works on his craft, I'm sure they have and that he'll put together a great showing on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->