2025 Midwest Showcase: Top Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 Midwest Showcase was bursting with talent from around Iowa. Both the Floor generals and the big men flashed heaps of talent throughout this showcase. Let's recap the best performances from this great event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643192"],"_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-6862ae04d78bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643192' first='Landon' last='Davis'] showed his valuable versatility throughout this event. Both inside the paint and out on the perimeter, he was a deadly weapon. Punishing defenders in the post with his large frame and athletic ability led to many buckets for him down low. However, he showed amazing control as a ball handler and had no issue driving past defenders and getting to the rim for tough finishes through contact. Landon's first step is super quick, and his touch around the rim is special. Landon also showed an ability to step out and knock down threes, as well as being a great playmaking hub and finding cutters out of the post, and defensively, he was just as impactful. Blocking shots, protecting the rim, and moving his feet with guards on the perimeter. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='1643192' first='Landon' last='Davis'] has a vast skill set paired with great size, and he showed that throughout this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Charlie Crane","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dowling Catholic ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2268289' first='Iowa' last='Battlers']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ae04d7977"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charlie Crane was dominant on both sides of the ball. On offense, they ran the actions through him, and he made great reads consistently. Both in the post and as a driver, Charlie imposed his will on his opponents. Getting to his spots and rising for contested hook shots, which he hit with his great touch. He shows great fluidity at his size and was not afraid to take shots from outside. Hitting three threes in one game, with one of them being on the move. His shooting mechanics are A-1, and he shows flashes of being a stretch big. Defensively, he also constantly made plays. Shutting off the rim and blocking shots as a weak-side defender. He also showed that he is very switchable, locking down smaller opponents and getting steals as well. He did all this and cleaned the glass like a pro, showing that he is a true defensive playmaker. Charlie Crane flashed his potential as an all-around skilled big man consistently at the Midwest Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2594655"],"_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-6862ae04d79c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2594655' first='Pete' last='Craig'] showed that he has high upside on the wing throughout this event. Pete has great fluidity paired with a strong and long frame. His ball handling was very impressive as he got to the rim with ease and hop-stepped through defenders and hit tough floaters in the lane. Pete also stretched the floor, hitting multiple threes with his slow but reliable release. Pete puts great pressure on the rim and always has his head up, finding open teammates when the defense collapses. He showed great versatility as a defender as well. Pete can switch on to pretty much any type of player and hold his own. Shutting off drives, walling up, and blocking shots. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='2594655' first='Pete' last='Craig'] showed that he can do anything you ask him to, and he will produce at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1978099"],"_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-6862ae04d79ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1978099' first='Colin' last='Rice'] was one of the best guards at the Midwest Showcase without a doubt. His off-the-dribble three-point shooting was immaculate. Colin's mechanics are super fast and very crisp as he lit it up from downtown. Colin hit threes on the move, off the catch, and when defenders went under screens. When he pump faked, defenders would fly by him, which allowed him to show off his elite ball handling and advantage creation. His shooting threat allowed him to get to the rim often. He was very savvy at getting two feet in the paint, remaining patient, and using his elite court vision to find cutters and shooters while moving at high speeds. He had many assists and was one of the most impressive passers I saw play at this event. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='1978099' first='Colin' last='Rice'] was one of the best shooters, passers, and ball handlers that I saw at the Midwest Showcase. He brings everything you want in a lead initiator and some. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->