Prep Hoops Logo
Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Hawaii
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maryland
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New England
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • Loading...
  • Tournaments
    • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
    • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
    Showcases
    • The Expo The Expo
    About Our Events
  • Prep Hoops for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
    • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round.
    • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
    • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • Scouts
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
    • About Us
  • Iowa
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • Archived Rankings

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Watch List

  • Club Programs
  • Player Database
  • Team Database
  • Scores
  • Scouts
Prep Hoops Logo
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
      Alabama
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Delaware
      Florida
      Georgia
      Hawaii
      Idaho
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Maryland
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New England
      New Jersey
      New Mexico
      New York
      North Carolina
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Pennsylvania
      South Carolina
      Tennessee
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      West Virginia
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Tournaments
      • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
      • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
      Showcases
      • The Expo The Expo
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Scores
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Hoops for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
      • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round.
      • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
      • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • Scouts
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
      • About Us
  • Support
Login Subscribe

Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects

Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects
Healey Hill
Healey Hill December 9, 2025 @ 04:31 PM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Brody Burke
Brody Burke 6'7" | C/PF | 2027
IA
Will Thomas
Will Thomas 5'10" | SG | 2026
IA
Marach Dau
Marach Dau 6'9" | C/PF | 2026
IA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ames vs Dallas Center Grimes was filled to the brim with talent at every position. Elite size and skill was displayed all over the floor when these two teams met on December 8th, 2025. Let's get right into the most standout prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2754666"],"_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-6938a32c9a87c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2754666' first='Brody' last='Burke'] was a scoring machine against Ames. He lived in the paint throughout this game. His physicality as a driver very much stood out. Brody was elite at using his body to carve out driving lanes to the rim. His balance and fluidity with the ball in his hands made him a constant issue for Ames's defense. He routinely blew by opponents and got to the rim, as well as backing down defenders and powering up through contests for tough and-one finishes. Brody displayed an ability to contort and bend his body while flying into defenders at the rim, and this skill produced many buckets in the paint for him throughout this game. His footwork in the paint was amazing and added to his scoring onslaught inside, allowing him to draw many fouls. His scoring threat made him receive lots of attention from off-ball defenders, and he was elite at making them pay when they came over to help. He threw many great passes right on the money while under duress, and overall displayed a high level of awareness and quick processing as a playmaker, creating many open looks for his team. He was also a menace on the defensive end in this game. He displayed fluid footwork on the perimeter, locking down opposing bigs and guards. He was a constant presence at the rim, blocking shots and making life tough for anyone who entered the paint. He also displayed an ability to get into the passing lanes and gaps for steals as well. Overall, a very impressive performance on both sides of the ball for [player_tooltip player_id='2754666' first='Brody' last='Burke'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1978102"],"_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-6938a32c9a8f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1978102' first='Will' last='Thomas'] was a one man offensive engine against Dallas Center-Grimes. Will is a true three level scorer and was unstoppable throughout this game. He was extremely aggressive and physical as a driver in this game. He was elite at using his frame and shoulders to bump defenders off of him and create space for his drives and jumpers. His ball handling very much stood out, he was always in control at high speeds and was elite at getting low and bending around defenders, creating many looks for himself at the cup, where he showcased great touch while flying through traffic at high speeds, finishing many lays at the rim. His ability to get downhill, coupled with his footwork, balance, and patience in the paint, allowed him to draw an insane amount of fouls in this game. His three point shooting was similarly elite. If he was given any space, his jumper was cash from deep range. Defenders tried to go under on his screens to halt his driving skills and he would make them pay every single time. This skill carried over to the mid range as well, where he created many great looks for himself and knocked them down at a high clip. His deceleration really stood out in this game. He was elite at sprinting at high speeds, then slowing down his momentum and pulling up into jumpers all in one motion. [player_tooltip player_id='1978102' first='Will' last='Thomas'] can get a bucket anywhere on the court and he showed that throughout this contest.</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":"Luke Lorenzen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"SR","_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":"Dallas Center-Grimes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6938a32c9a9ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke Lorenzen had an all around positive impact in this game against Ames. For starters, he locked down the paint throughout this game. He racked up blocks in this game and was elite as a help defender, flying over and sending shots out of bounds routinely. He constantly deterred opponents from even looking at the rim in the paint, and forced many tough shots with his length. Luke was elite as an off ball defender in this game. He was constantly fighting off opponents who were trying to post up and not allowing them to get position. Ames couldn't get any post buckets in this game and he was the main reason. He did not allow Ames to get entry in the post, and even when they did manage to get a post up, his length would completely neutralize the attempt. He was also very impactful on the glass throughout this game, pulling down both offensive and defensive rebounds. He was a plus on the offensive end of the floor as well. He was great as a play finisher around the rim, and even stepped out for an off the catch three that he hit. And overall, his mechanics and touch as a shooter were very promising. Luke Lorenzen made an impact throughout this game, doing the dirty work for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765516"],"_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-6938a32c9a9ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1765516' first='Marach' last='Dau'] showcased his elite length and athleticism throughout this game. As a defender he was very disciplined and smart. He always stayed vertical and challenged shots without jumping, avoiding fouls and making shots very tough for opponents. Even with him being very cautious as a defender, he still collected a good amount of blocks in this game with his length and fluidity. He was a constant pest in this game on defense. It seemed like he would get a finger on every pass that was thrown, while also pressuring ball handlers on the perimeter and making shots extremely difficult around the basket. His ability to get his hands on the ball also showed through on the glass as well. Again, it seemed like he would at least get a tap at every missed shot, while also coming down with many boards himself and smacking them out to his teammates. He was especially elite on the offensive glass, gaining extra possessions and finishing putbacks. He showed an ability to finish at the rim and used his scoring threat to find his teammates while on the move. [player_tooltip player_id='1765516' first='Marach' last='Dau'] showed that he has all the tools you want in a big man throughout this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Ames vs Dallas Center Grimes was filled to the brim with talent at every position. Elite size and skill was displayed all over the floor when these two teams met on December 8th, 2025. Let's get right into the most standout prospects.

Brody Burke

Brody Burke

IA
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2027
View Player
​
Brody
Burke C/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Dallas Center-Grimes
|
IA
Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects
Brody Burke was a scoring machine against Ames. He lived in the paint throughout this game. His physicality...
Written by Healey Hill
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Brody Burke

Instagram
State: Iowa
School: Dallas Center-Grimes
Club: Martin Brothers
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Will Thomas

Will Thomas

IA
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
View Player
​
Will
Thomas SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Ames
|
IA
Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects
Will Thomas was a one man offensive engine against Dallas Center-Grimes. Will is a true three level scorer...
Written by Healey Hill
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Will Thomas

State: Iowa
School: Ames
Club: Kingdom Hoops
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Luke Lorenzen

Luke Lorenzen

HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS SR

Luke Lorenzen

School: Dallas Center-Grimes
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Marach Dau

Marach Dau

IA
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2026
View Player
​
Marach
Dau C/PF
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Ames
|
IA
Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects
Marach Dau showcased his elite length and athleticism throughout this game. As a defender he was very disciplined...
Written by Healey Hill
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Marach Dau

State: Iowa
School: Ames
Club: All Iowa Attack
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Prep Hoops

Access all of Prep Hoops

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Related Articles

  • Week One Review: Top 2026s Tony Saw

    Week One Review: Top 2026s Tony Saw

    Tony Roe • December 10

  • Cedar Falls at Linn-Mar Standout Prospects 2025

    Cedar Falls at Linn-Mar Standout Prospects 2025

    Eliot Clough • December 9

  • Eight Outstanding Performances from Week One (Class 2A)

    Eight Outstanding Performances from Week One (Class 2A)

    Tony Roe • December 9

  • Iowa Week 1 Power Scores: Where Do We Agree and Disagree?

    Iowa Week 1 Power Scores: Where Do We Agree and Disagree?

    Tony Roe • December 9

  • The Kings Classic: Up and Coming Impact Players

    The Kings Classic: Up and Coming Impact Players

    Charles Yates • December 9

Loading...
Home Iowa Ames Vs Dallas Center-Grimes Standout Prospects

Prep Network

  • Prep Network
  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • About
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • NCSA College Recruiting
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Hoops. All rights reserved.