2014

Brady Ellingson - RAS – 6’1” combo guard -“Mr. Clutch” He loves and his teammates get him the big shots.  He made a couple big time plays late against Quad City to advance RAS to the semi’s.  He has the mid range game to go along with his “3 ball” game.

Riley LaChance - RAS – 6’1” pt guard- When Ellingson wasn’t scoring Riley was. Hit some big shots in the last 5 minutes in the semi-final win over the Barnstormers.  His teammates set great screens to get him open looks and when he has them he barriers them.  Not going to wow you as a defender, but keeps his man in front of him.

Kyle Haber - Iowa Barnstormers – 6’6” Shooting guard impressed many mid majors last weekend.  He stroked the three and showed he can take it to the rack as well.  His shot has quickened up, but still needs to add some weight on his frame.  He is an above average defender with quick hands.

Ethan Happ – Quad City Elite – 6’8” Ethan carried his team to the quarters in the platinum, but late heroics by Ellingson knocked off the Elite.  His ability to be more consistent from the perimeter had Coach Ryan smiling.  He’s a great athlete and gets off the floor with the best of them.  He wowed everyone with a couple monster dunks.

Lamonte Bearden – Wisconsin Swing- 6’3” guard – He displayed his ability to break down the defense.  He got to the lane all weekend and finished at the rim or with his floater. He also gave his teammates many great looks. He still shows some inconsistency from the perimeter. The mid majors have offered, but don’t be surprised if the big offers start pouring in.

Myles Turner –Texas Select    6’11”  Center – A great shot blocker and rebounder. His offense skills are coming.  Likes to step out and shoot the ‘3’. He could use some more strength.  UCLA & Nebraska offered this past week.

Kevon Looney – 6’8”  Mil Rebels Power Forward – Duke target and top 10 player in 2014 class did not disappoint from a talent level.  His flaws are few and far between.  He does sometime seem a bit disinterested, but then will make a couple plays and you see the intensity that college coaches would like to see more often.

Wyatt Lohaus – Iowa Barnstormers 6’1” combo guard – No one shoots the pull up jumper better than Wyatt.  He can stop on a dime and rise up and stick it.  His 3 pt shot is solid as well, but really prefers to take it off the bounce. An above average defender, ball handler and passer that will find his way in the UNI lineup as a freshman.

Clay Custer – YOBO – 6’1” PG   A complete player.  Has great handles and is can throw the dimes with the best.  Finds a way to finish in traffic.  Iowa State is getting a complete player.  His defense is underrated.  He could use a few pounds on his frame, but has the swagger and leadership to be special.

My Top 7

1-Team NLP

2- RAS

3- Iowa Barnstormers

4- Texas Select

5- KC Run GMC

6- Team YOBO

7- Wisconsin Swing

- Hawkster_24  @HoopsMidwest