Iowa United Prep 17U and the 3SSB Circuit

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breaking down [program_tooltip program_id='2270834' first='Iowa' last='United'] Prep's debut summer on the 3SSB circuit this summer, particularly their appearance in Council Bluffs, and where recruitments stand for some of their top players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765503"],"_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-6865a3a1034ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sharp-shooter from northwest Iowa, Badding is a threat to knockdown a three at basically any time. Roving around the outside of the perimeter and ready to launch, Badding is a guard opposing defenses must account for. He may not be the primary reason your team wins games, but he'll provide help as a floor spacer and secondary ball-handler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'1", he won't be recruited by the high-major programs, but Badding will have the opportunity to make someone better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617486"],"_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-6865a3a103538"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A secondary big behind [player_tooltip player_id='2410422' first='Arafan' last='Diane'], Crane may not flash as a big-time prospect or spend a ton of time on the floor for United, but he proves his value every time he steps on the floor. At 6'10 with long arms, Crane is a consistent rebounder and a plus defender as a rim protector and a big that can defend on the perimeter. Continuing to grow as a shooter, Crane has the potential to be a stretch four or five at the next level. He's also got soft touch around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2894342,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6865a3a1035c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a long forward that can get boards and create for others. He's not the flashiest player in the world, but he gets the job done, and can make big shots. He nailed a game-winning triple to defeat TN Impact in Council Bluffs earlier this summer. A more modern big who can step out and shoot it, Davis does a lot of things that will translate to the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a fresh new Illinois offer and more high-majors showing interest, Davis has reached the next echelon of his recruitment. Expect new programs to get involved and the offers to start flowing. Iowa could very well be next in his offer list, as Davis and the Hawkeyes have a strong mutual interest. Recruited by Ben McCollum and Drake, Davis already has a working relationship with the new-look Iowa staff. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410422"],"_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-6865a3a103633"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The No. 79 player in the class of 2026, Diane has dominated some of the best competition in the country this summer. A monstrous, strong body that moves fluidly in the paint with a myriad of post moves, Diane is virtually unstoppable when he gets two feet in the paint. With a myriad of post moves, plus the ability to simply overpower the competition, Diane is quite the opposite of an easy guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A baby Shaquille O'Neal type within a few feet of the cup, Diane can also step out and shoot it from three, making him one of the more versatile bigs in the country. He can also draw fouls and make free throws with the best of them. Not only that, but Diane has shown flashes of being an elite passer for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With offers from Houston, Florida, Oregon, Arizona, BYU, Creighton, Arizona, Indiana, Kansas and a plethora of others, Diane will have his pick of the lot when decision time rolls around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1288770"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2894345,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6865a3a1036ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moved to Iowa and reclassified to 2026, JJ Sullivan is one of the better shooters the state has to offer. Knockdown from almost anywhere around the three-point line, and when he gets hot, good luck stopping him. Sullivan can shoot off-the-catch, off-the-dribble and off balance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His recruitment has been limited due to his lack of height and the fact that he is a pure shooting guard rather than a point guard or combo guard. But, once somebody notices and is willing to take a shot on an undersized two, he'll make a college program very happy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660062"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2894350,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6865a3a103724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The former Iowa commit is continuing to evolve, both as a shooter and at attacking the rim this summer. Shabazz's height should translate well to the next level, and he'll have the opportunity to play either guard position, but thrives with the ball in his hands, orchestrating the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shabazz is a quick guard that can get to the hoop, and if left open, can knock down from behind the arc. He'll likely best served as an off-the-bench guard that brings energy and forces defenses to collapse. His vision makes him a good passer, and Shabazz's length and desire to win make him a good defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->