Waukee Vs Pella Standout Prospects

Waukee vs. Pella on December 20th was a competitive game that showcased many elite talents on both teams. Waukee ended up outlasting Pella with their high-level talent. However, both squads displayed many intriguing young talents. Let's get right into the most standout prospects from this game.    [player_tooltip player_id='1765539' first='Max' last='Roach'] had an extremely versatile impact throughout this game. For starters, he was elite as a playmaker in the pick and roll, and in general he showcased a very fast processing speed when it came to reading the defense. He created many open shots attacking off of screens and finding cutters and shooters. He was also elite as a baseline inbounder, where he displayed an ability to read actions and find his teammates for open shots off the inbound. Another area where Max was great was his downhill driving abilities. Max gets super low and has crazy burst and speed. He routinely blew by defenders and finished tough layups at high speeds and through contact. He showcased an elite ability to contort his body and finish around thickets of defenders. His downhill threat is magnified by his elite outside shooting ability. Max has a quick and fluid release that he can hit from way outside, even while being fouled. And when you couple all of his offensive skills with the fact that he procured many steals in this game, you truly have an elite performance.     [player_tooltip player_id='3255121' first='Harrison' last='Mullens'] was on fire from outside in this game. Off the catch, Harrison showed himself to be a lethal sniper. His release is ridiculously fast and efficient. His form is compact, and he can get his shot off in a phone booth. He drained many threes in this game because of this, and he hit them at an exceptional clip. His shooting threat made him a constant focus of Waukee's defense, and he was great at making quick reads and punishing help defenders by finding his teammates for open shots. His threat as a shooter also allowed him to attack many closeouts in this game, where he displayed elite speed, handle, and ability to get to the rim and draw fouls. Harrison was just as impactful on the other end of the floor as well. He blocked multiple shots in this game and played great perimeter defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='1978110' first='Jaishon' last='White'] lived in the paint in this game. He displayed an elite ability to finish off of two feet and use his frame to bump contesting defenders out of his way, creating angles for his layups and floaters. He showed his elite contact balance and physicality throughout this game. He was like a wrecking ball when he attacked downhill, and he was great at using his body to carve out space down low. A lot of these physical finishes around the rim came in transition, where Jaishon was an absolute demon attacking the rim. He got into the fast break routinely in this game due to his ability to get in the passing lanes for steals. He also knocked down a couple of threes in this game, spacing the floor for his team. And he tallied a couple of blocks to go along with his many steals.     [player_tooltip player_id='2120763' first='Jack' last='McGuire'] showcased his elite versatility as a big man in this game. For starters, Jack displayed a very perimeter-centric and skilled game, which is usually not seen in players of his stature. His footwork and dribbling were both graceful in this game, and he used these skills to spin around defenders and stretch out for tough finishes around the rim. He was elite at getting to the paint in this game, and he showcased soft touch around the rim. His constant presence in the paint allowed him to draw many fouls in this game, as he was a matchup nightmare for Waukee due to his versatility and size. He has guard skills, and he is a perimeter shot creator. He even broke down a defender off the dribble and hit a three in their face. He did all of this while being an extremely impactful rim protector and perimeter defender. He blocked many shots in this game and anchored Pella's defense.     Alvin Grear did all the dirty work for Waukee in this game. He played with endless energy and hustle. He was always defending and engaged on the perimeter. He collected many steals and rebounds in this game due to his constant activity on the floor. His strong frame really stood out on defense. He routinely stonewalled drives and kept opponents out of the paint.

Waukee vs. Pella on December 20th was a competitive game that showcased many elite talents on both teams. Waukee ended up outlasting Pella with their high-level talent. However, both squads displayed many intriguing young talents. Let's get right into the most standout prospects from this game.