Prep Hoops Iowa Expo: Five 2025 Standouts

Moore is a hyper-athletic 6-2 combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands. He only shot 19% from behind the arc as a junior for the Trojans, but watching him play on Saturday, you can tell that he has spent a lot of time working on his stroke. He's still a bit streaky, but he looks really comfortable shooting it off both the dribble and the catch, and he knocked down a number of 3s throughout the afternoon. He's a really good rebounder on both ends of the floor, and is a vocal leader on the floor. He had a really strong showing.     Lamar was one of the first players to catch my eye on Saturday, roasting opponents in 1-on-1 action, and his strong play carried throughout the 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 sessions as well. He has an electric first step that he uses to blow by defenders. He's a great ball-handler who keeps opponents off-balance with his first step and change of speed, is a creative finisher around the rim with either hand, and has a really good mid-range game. He has a quick release off both the dribble and the catch, and has great footwork on his drives. He plays hard on both ends of the floor, and his motor caught the eyes of a few college coaches that I talked to.     A lead guard with great size at 6-5, Manago is one of the best rebounding guards in the state and he showcased that throughout the afternoon on Saturday. He loves to compete against the bigger bodies in the paint, and he's always a threat to take it coast-to-coast after pulling down a defensive board. He finishes really well through contact at the rim with either hand, and it looks like he has continued to put work into his jumper, routinely knocking down shots from the mid-range and distance off both the dribble and the catch.     Shadrick is always a standout at our events, and he shined again. He's a fun player to play with, a pass-first wing with great vision, and he has the ability to invert the offense and create plays for his teammates out of the post. He plays bully ball and gets to the rim against smaller defenders with ease, and he's really skilled around the bucket, finishing through contact with either hand effectively. He's good in the mid-range area as well, knowing how to get to his spots and knock down 15-footers routinely. He's a vocal player on both ends of the floor and is a really encouraging teammate.     Gibson is a kid that I was excited to learn more about and he didn't disappoint. He's a three-level scorer with great size and length on the wing. He can play with or without the ball, knocking down shots off the catch and getting to the bucket off the bounce, where he's a strong finisher at the rim. He rebounds well on both ends of the floor and can provide a little versatility on the defensive end with his length.