Following his dad’s hire as the head coach at Iowa, McCollum was welcomed into Solon with open arms, and he helped deliver in a big way, leading the Spartans to the 3A state tournament while burying 101 3-pointers. A shifty guard with unlimited range and endless confidence, he averaged 18.9 points per game and shot better than 39% from distance. He’ll be the focal point of the Spartans’ attack once again, and they should be among the top 2-3 teams in the class this winter.

Another big-time stock riser from that Kingdom Hoops team that reached Peach Jam, McCollum was among the leading scorer down in North Augusta last week, using his elite shooting ability to routinely put up big numbers. He’s a supremely confident shooting threat who can create space to get his shot off off the dribble with his handles and footwork. He holds a Division I offer from Montana State.

The son of Iowa’s head coach is one of the most dynamic players in the state with the ball in his hands. He’s an incredibly confident shooter who is capable of getting to his shot whenever he wants with his combination of ball-handling, speed, and footwork. His release is as quick as it gets and range is unlimited.

Few players around the region are playing better than McCollum, yet he still appears to be somewhat overlooked. In Memphis, he continued his strong play, creating space off the dribble and showing he needs very little room to get to his shot. His three-point range was deep all weekend, and he consistently found gaps coming off ball screens and dribble handoffs, reading defensive coverages well. Tate also flashed a developing transition game, getting to the rim or sprinting to the three-point line in open-court situations. His strong play should start to generate interest from programs sooner rather than later.

McCollum was one of the top lead guards throughout the weekend, as his floor game was both calculated and efficient — creating opportunities for teammates while still staying aggressive in hunting his own offense. Everything really opened up for Tate off of his perimeter shooting. A threat from distance at all times, he forced defenses to account for him and adjust their ball screen coverages. He showed good feel getting to empty-side actions, where he could manipulate help defenders and make the right play. Tate had stretches where he was locked in as a shooter, showing a quick, confident release when left alone. His movement off the ball was also effective, consistently relocating into open space and making himself available off drives. He may have been the best guard in attendance when it came to pitching the ball ahead in transition, consistently putting defenses into scramble situations.