Waukee vs Johnston Standout Prospects

Waukee vs. Johnston was an amazing clash of two of the best high school basketball programs in the state of Iowa. With both of these teams being ranked top ten in the state, the amount of talent was off the charts in this game. Let's get right into the most standout prospects from this heavyweight clash.    [player_tooltip player_id='1765517' first='Tino' last='Daye Jr'] is a three-level shot creator. His ability to get to the rim consistently was very impressive. And around the rim his touch and balance were pristine. He is elite at shaking defenders with euro steps, then contorting his body and stretching out for layups high off the glass. Tino converts finishes around the rim at high speeds and ridiculous angles. This goes for his floaters as well, which he can put up at any moment while he is exploding downhill. All of this combined with his ability to create driving angles and blow by opponents led to many buckets at the rim. However, his outside game was equally impressive. Tino was elite at using his shoulders to create space for himself in the mid-range, where he showed elite touch and knocked down many tough looks. And outside the three-point line he was lethal. If you went under on a screen or backed off on the fast break it was a guarantee that he was going to make you pay. He was extremely efficient from three in this game and showed an ability to shoot over contests and while on the move. [player_tooltip player_id='1765517' first='Tino' last='Daye Jr'] can get you a bucket no matter where he is on the court.     [player_tooltip player_id='1765524' first='Evan' last='Jacobson'] is a monster in the paint. Throughout this contest Johnston had no answer for Evan in the post. He was always fighting for position and sealing defenders under the rim, where he would go to work, putting his shoulder through their chests and finishing through contact. His positioning in the post was constantly advantageous and his touch around the rim was delicate. Even with defenders clawing and scratching to slow him down around the rim, their efforts were futile. Evan embraces physicality and thrives in it. He was also very efficient when going to bump fadeaways in the midrange, adding to his post scoring repertoire. And he even stepped out for an off-the-catch three and overall had a great game attacking closeouts and handling on the perimeter. He was also a constant presence around the rim defensively as well, deterring opponents from taking shots at the rim, and cleaning the glass and limiting Johnston to one shot. [player_tooltip player_id='1765524' first='Evan' last='Jacobson'] owns the paint on both ends.     [player_tooltip player_id='2594655' first='Pete' last='Craig'] is a versatile forward. Pete was a matchup nightmare throughout this game. His post scoring stood out especially. Pete absorbs contact around the rim and finishes through it with his soft touch. His ability to stretch out and stay balanced in the post was freakish. His footwork was elite and he creates angles that allow him to bend around opponents and convert at the rim. This combined with his physicality in the post made him a constant problem for the opposing forwards matched up on him. His midrange scoring was great because of these skills as well. His footwork, touch, and ability to create space with his body allowed him to convert many intermediate jumpers. Pete was similarly impactful on the other side of the floor. He showed himself to be a very versatile and switchable defender, guarding all positions and remaining engaged at all times. Pete blocked shots at the rim and also got steals on the perimeter, showing his multifaceted impact on the defensive end. [player_tooltip player_id='2594655' first='Pete' last='Craig'] was elite in this game and was one of the youngest players on the floor.     Jaishion White is impactful in a multitude of ways. For starters, Jaishion was an absolute pest on the defensive end this entire game, hounding opposing ball handlers and not allowing penetration. His hands were extremely quick in this game. He ripped opponents multiple times for steals and was always active in the passing lanes and gaps. He was a turnover-forcing machine. These turnovers led to many fast breaks, where Jaishion showcased his elite vertical athleticism with multiple rim-shaking dunks. Jaishion was also very impactful on the glass, gaining his team extra possessions and converting and-one putbacks. Jaishion stretches the floor. He was a reliable off-the-catch three-point shooter throughout this game and also displayed some midrange buckets. Jaishion White makes winning plays at all times.     [player_tooltip player_id='2148648' first='Emri' last='Jones'] is a great facilitator. Emri made many high-feel reads throughout this game. While attacking downhill, Emri has no issue keeping his head up and diming up shooters. Emri was great as a secondary initiator in this game and always kept the ball moving. When tasked with getting a bucket for himself he was also great. His speed and handle while exploding downhill very much stood out. Even while flying downhill and avoiding contesting defenders, his touch and control around the basket made him a very efficient paint scorer. Emri displayed deep range as a three-point shooter in this game. He hit multiple NBA-range threes, which led to many hard closeouts that allowed him to utilize his driving and passing skills even more so. [player_tooltip player_id='2148648' first='Emri' last='Jones'] is the definition of a high-feel guard.

Waukee vs. Johnston was an amazing clash of two of the best high school basketball programs in the state of Iowa. With both of these teams being ranked top ten in the state, the amount of talent was off the charts in this game. Let's get right into the most standout prospects from this heavyweight clash.