Prep Hoops Iowa Freshman Showcase: Team 3 Evaluations

Kupka showed some ability to play both on and off the ball on the offensive end, but where he really shined during 5-on-5 action was with his prowess on the defensive end. He communicates well on that end of the floor, has great lateral movement, and he positions himself well on that side of the ball. His quick hands pester opposing ball-handlers, as does his side-to-side ability to keep ball-handlers in front of him.     Lundy was really good in 5-on-5 play on Sunday afternoon, using his long, lanky frame to create some chaos on the defensive end, and he did a great job turning defense into offense. He loves to play downhill and use his long strides, handles, and ability to absorb contact to his advantage. He has really good body control around the bucket and can finish effectively with either hand.     Hans flashed some really nice skills during 5-on-5 play, showing the ability to put the ball on the deck and attack the bucket. He does a nice job subtly utilizing his off-ball arm to create a tiny bit of additional space to get his shot off, and he looks smooth in the mid-range, elevating into his shot and knocking down shots consistently from 14-16 feet.     A skilled big man with good footwork, soft touch, and some mobility, Larson reminds me a lot of older brother Cayden at this stage in his development. He's still a bit raw, but there are a lot of tools here to work with. He does a nice job keeping the ball high, both on offensive rebounds and on post touches, and he showed good vision out of the paint, finding open shooters. He's a good rebounder on both ends of the floor and he can protect the paint defensively.     A strong, physical wing who uses his well-built frame to his advantage on both ends of the floor, Ren does a little bit of everything for his team. He's a willing passer who does a nice job attacking off the dribble, getting the defense to collapse, and then finding an open teammate for a quality look. His size and lateral movement allow him to defend a few different spots defensively, and on the offensive end he can knock down shots off the catch, getting good elevation and rotation on his jumper.