Cantrall’s numbers last season weren’t eye-popping – 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds – but he’s one of the best shooters in the state, knocking down nearly 44% of his 3-point attempts as a junior, which when paired with his tremendous size and length, makes him an intriguing college prospect. He should have a big senior year for a Rams team that will be among the most improved teams in 4A.

What makes Lincoln Cantrall Lincoln Cantrall 6'8" | PF Southeast Polk | 2023 State IA a game changer? Simply put, it’s his ability to shoot the basketball. He has established himself as one of the best shooters in the state over the last year, and that flamethrowing ability was on full display on Saturday in Des Moines. When you combine his ability to shoot it off the catch with his size at 6-7, he’s difficult to defend against. He moves really well without the ball in his hands, using off-ball screens to open up a little bit of space, and he has a quick release off the catch. Shooting has become such a huge part of the game, and Cantrall can absolutely shoot the leather off the ball.

Cantrall had a really good spring and summer with Pure Prep, showing that he’s one of the state’s elite shooting threats. When he pairs his shooting with his fantastic size and length at 6-7/6-8, he immediately becomes a college prospect worth keeping an eye on. He moves really well without the ball in his hands and has a lightning-quick release off the catch.