Dowling Catholic vs Des Moines Lincoln Standout Prospects

Dowling Catholic and Des Moines Lincoln both showcased heaps of elite talent in their contest on the 5th of December. Let's get right into the most standout prospects.    [player_tooltip player_id='2443978' first='Alfred' last='Kolee'] is extremely explosive. His vertical in short spaces stood out exponentially. Alfred can lift off the ground and above the rim in a moment's notice. Even from a placid position he can elevate and shake the rim with his powerful dunks. He slams home rebounds, catches lobs, and finishes off dishes around the rim. This made him a constant force on the glass and in the paint. He was elite on the glass, skying for rebounds and bringing them down at a high rate. His athletic ability makes him a constant presence on the defensive end as well. Alfred is very disciplined as a defender and always stays vertical and keeps his hands up. He is the definition of fluid and runs stride for stride with smaller opponents and smacks their shots off the backboard. He protected the rim and got steals on the perimeter. His footwork was great and he didn't allow penetration. Overall, a very impactful and versatile defender. He also showcased an ability to get buckets in the post with his length and strength, which allowed him to draw many fouls and showcase his playmaking abilities. [player_tooltip player_id='2443978' first='Alfred' last='Kolee'] displayed his fluidity, explosiveness, and length throughout his matchup against Lincoln.     [player_tooltip player_id='2731790' first='Noah' last='Martens'] is a ball hawk. Noah got a bountiful amount of steals throughout this game vs Lincoln. He was always in the passing lanes, baiting opponents, sprinting and using his quick hands to collect steals. His feel on the defensive end was very impressive. He was always in position and predicted his opponents' next moves very consistently. Off of these interceptions, he was very difficult to slow down on the break. He showcased great speed and vertical athleticism, and dunked on the fast break multiple times. His passing on offense was great. He made very quick reads and timely plays, finding his teammates for open shots and keeping the offense flowing. [player_tooltip player_id='2731790' first='Noah' last='Martens'] made an impact all over the floor against Lincoln.     Gio Quiles is an elite shooter. In this game, if given any room Gio would light it up from outside. His release is high and fast, and the arc and touch on his shot is very promising. He showed an ability to pull from very deep ranges with contesting defenders in his face. His shot never wavered when pressure was put on him by defenders. He connects off the catch consistently and spaces the floor at an elite level. This shooting threat provided him with many hard closeouts, which he was extremely adept at attacking and getting downhill. On his drives he displayed an ability to embrace contact and carve out space with his body for tough finishes at the rim. He finished multiple and-ones in this game, showing his ability to finish through and around contact. He was a great connective passer in this game as well, always keeping the ball moving. And he offered high feel and awareness on the defensive end as well. He was always in position and would catch opponents lacking, ripping the ball from them once they lost sight of him. Gio Quiles does a little bit of everything at a high level, especially shooting.     [player_tooltip player_id='2731787' first='Lionel' last='Parks'] is a one man army. Lionel did about everything for Lincoln in this matchup. He displayed an elite ability to attack the rim and finish off two feet in the paint. His balance and footwork around the rim was very impressive, and he embraced contact at the apex and finished tough layups. Overall, his dribbling was his most impressive skill. He would routinely split through small gaps in the defense and generate deep paint touches. He was at his best attacking off of ball screens. These screens allowed him to get downhill as well as opening up his playmaking abilities. He was elite at finding the roller off of these screens and would punish the defense when they tried to send pressure, by using that handle to split the pick and roll and create advantages. When creating these advantages, he was adept at making wraparound passes through tough angles, setting up his teammates for great looks. He stretched the floor from three in this game, and brought down many rebounds as well. Couple that with the multiple blocks he collected in this game, and you truly have a performance that can only be described as versatile.     Adom Kwakye had a huge impact in this game against Dowling Catholic. He was great as the primary initiator for Lincoln's offense. His ball handling skills were very smooth and comfortable. He was elite at creating advantages and making quick reads, creating great looks for his team. He kept the defense honest with his scoring as well. He displayed an ability to finish at high speeds, while also showcasing a smooth three-point jumper. He got many rebounds in this game as well, and got many steals with his high IQ and quick hands. Adom Kwakye has a well-rounded skill set.

Dowling Catholic and Des Moines Lincoln both showcased heaps of elite talent in their contest on the 5th of December. Let's get right into the most standout prospects.