Prep Hoops Iowa Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluating each team from the Prep Hoops Iowa Freshman Showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/prep-hoops-iowa-freshman-showcase-team-1-evaluations-2/">Prep Hoops Iowa Freshman Showcase: Team 1 Evaluations</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/prep-hoops-iowa-freshman-showcase-team-2-evaluations/">Prep Hoops Iowa Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Evaluations</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/iowa-freshman-showcase-eliots-first-team-all-showcase/">Iowa Freshman Showcase: Eliot's First Team All-Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/prep-hoops-iowa-freshman-showcase-tonys-first-team-all-showcase/">Iowa Freshman Showcase: Tony's First Team All-Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2832037"],"_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-689b6d0edea3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the bigger players at the event already standing at 6'3", the Pleasant Valley forward showed flashes of potential as a stretch big. He can step into a three and knock it down, while also serving as a switchable defender with length. He can shoot from the mid-range, too, making him a tough matchup for any big at his age. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2920910"],"_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-689b6d0edea9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Part of my All-Showcase team, [player_tooltip player_id='2920910' first='Graedy' last='Edwards'] was one of the more advanced ball-handlers at the event. Able to put the ball on the floor and start the fast break but also finish at the rim with both hands, Edwards is the type of guard that could step on the floor at the varsity level, stay composed and find a way to contribute as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2923523"],"_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-689b6d0edeae5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite his lack of size, [player_tooltip player_id='2923523' first='Pernell' last='Grover Jr.'] was one of the players with the most polished offensive skillset in Des Moines on Sunday. Another All-Showcase team member, Grover was confident shooting it from anywhere and could create for himself and others on a regular basis. If he hits a growth spurt in the next couple years, Waterloo West could have a star on their hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2929411"],"_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-689b6d0edeb2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A late addition but one of the top shooters at the camp, [player_tooltip player_id='2929411' first='Brody' last='Harper'] has an unorthodox release but is able to knockdown threes with regularity. A corner-three merchant, Harper was a beneficiary of several passes to the corner by Grover when he got both feet in the paint. His release is also super quick, and when opposing teams recognized him as a shooter, he was able to take advantage with a pump fake and drive to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2893337"],"_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-689b6d0edeb79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the few out-of-state hoopers at the Freshman Showcase, Creighton Liberty's first name makes a little more sense now, as he hails from Nebraska. The 5'6" guard wasn't an imposing physical presence, but his effort was tangible. He made a few gorgeous advance passes in transition and showed intensity as a defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2907700"],"_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-689b6d0edebc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A perimeter defender, [player_tooltip player_id='2907700' first='Nash' last='Mitchell'] was solid when the opposing team tried to get out in transition, stopping the ball before his matchup tried to get to the bucket themselves or dish it off for an easy layup. The 5'10" guard from Underwood was an irritant on the outside, forcing ball-handlers to pick up their dribble and pass it off to someone else. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2921283"],"_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-689b6d0edec0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another defender with some high basketball IQ, [player_tooltip player_id='2921283' first='Mack' last='Porter'] showed his best traits in on-ball defense. Starting his basketball career at Dubuque Senior this winter, Porter has the potential to be a pick-pocketer on defense and to get fast-breaks started. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On one play in the five-on-five portion, he stepped in front of 6'7" [player_tooltip player_id='2839170' first='Liam' last='Noll'] to prevent him from getting to the lead ball-handler in transition and swatting his shot, showing off some advanced understanding of the game and not fouling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2833535"],"_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-689b6d0edec52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The younger brother of Storm Lake forward and wide receiver on the football team, [player_tooltip player_id='2419850' first='David' last='William'], [player_tooltip player_id='2833535' first='Jay' last='William'] exhibits similar traits to his older brother. Long with bounding strides and the frame to be a high-level defender, he shows some serious potential as a forward. When he attacks the basket, he uses his long frame to create separation and finish at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->