Underrated Prospects From The CIML Conference

The Central Iowa Metropolitan League is filled with talented prospects and teams. So some prospects are bound to go under the radar. Let's get right into the most underrated prospects from this highly competitive conference.    Joshua Charlotin is one of the most versatile young wings in the entirety of Iowa. His skill set is extremely vast, and he impacts winning in a multitude of ways. For starters, he is dominant around the rim. Both in the post and on his drives, he is super difficult to bottle up when he gets anywhere near the paint. His handle, footwork, physicality, flexibility, and soft touch allow him to convert around-the-rim looks in a variety of ways. He can stretch out for tough layups and get to his high-arcing floater. He hits post hooks and is great at powering up through contests. His midrange shot creation is also elite. His jumper is very fluid and fast when he is creating his own shot. And he is great at using his handle and speed to get defenders on their heels, where he pulls up and makes them pay. Three-point shooting is another skill that Joshua has in his arsenal. His shot mechanics and touch are great, and he can hit from deep off the catch and off the bounce. His playmaking feel and passing abilities are extremely impressive. He makes reads at lightning speed and makes help defenders pay routinely. His passes are super accurate, and he is great at launching passes up the court on the break. Along with all of his skills, defense and rebounding are other areas that he excels in.     [player_tooltip player_id='2823296' first='Landon' last='Hanson'] has immense potential. His strong frame and freakish length make him a force in many areas of the game. He has elite footwork, speed, quick hands, leaping ability, and fluidity, which make him an absolute nightmare to be matched up against. He is one of the best defenders in the state, in my opinion, and it is mostly due to his elite athletic tools. He doesn't just give opponents issues on the defensive end; he smothers them and makes every shot difficult. His tools also allow him to create many turnovers. He routinely nabs steals and blocks. He is great at being a game wrecker and completely ruining offenses' plans because of how overwhelming his length and athleticism can be. He blows up offensive actions with his high defensive IQ and instincts. And one on one, he is the perfect player to stick on the other team's top scorer. He isn't only a defensive menace, though. His rebounding impact is very important to Waukee's success as well. And he is great at finishing plays around the rim with his soft touch. And he has shown the ability to stretch the floor from three. His self-creation is also a slowly developing skill that he has showcased throughout this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='2419793' first='Mack' last='Heitland'] is an absolute sniper from outside. His shooting mechanics are extremely brief and effective, which makes him the last player you want to give any space to on the three-point line. Mack is a flamethrower beyond the arc and hits threes at a high clip. Throughout this season, he has consistently offered great spacing and shot-making for Waukee Northwest. Even on a team full of high-level talent, his talent shines through. He can hit from deep off the catch and off the dribble with ease. And the value his shooting threat brings is a subtle but important piece to his team's success. Along with his skill as a shooter, he is a great ball handler and driver. He is great at attacking closeouts when defenders try to run him off the line. And at the rim, he is great at finishing through contact and around defenders. His rebounding is also very impressive for a guard of his stature. He is constantly hustling and fighting for boards. He is also a great passer who makes quick reads, and he is great at not turning the ball over. He does all of this while being a great on-ball defender on the other end as well.     [player_tooltip player_id='2754693' first='D'Mir' last='Coleman'] offers great athletic ability and length, as well as high feel. His defensive impact is paramount to his team's success. He uses his elite length and vertical to block shots and protect the rim. He is great as a help-side rim protector, and he is great at defending the rim one on one as well. He is elite at staying vertical and remaining disciplined when opponents try to get him to jump at fakes. And this makes him a constant deterrent around the rim, as he constantly forces extremely tough shots from opponents. He can also move his feet on the perimeter and in the pick and roll defensively. He is super versatile, and he causes issues for every position that he guards. He is also a force on the offensive end with his playmaking abilities. He is great at reading the defense and rifling passes through tight windows. His height contributes to this skill, as he can see over the defense and punish help defenders.

The Central Iowa Metropolitan League is filled with talented prospects and teams. So some prospects are bound to go under the radar. Let's get right into the most underrated prospects from this highly competitive conference.