PH Iowa Top250 : 2025 Standouts
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Took a trip out to Ankeny, Iowa this past weekend for Iowa’s 8th annual Top250 Expo. Here is a list of 2025 players that need to be on your radar. Cailen Shadrick | Davenport West | 6’2 G/F Out of…
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Continue ReadingTook a trip out to Ankeny, Iowa this past weekend for Iowa’s 8th annual Top250 Expo. Here is a list of 2025 players that need to be on your radar.
Cailen Shadrick | Davenport West | 6’2 G/F
Out of the 2025s I watched this past weekend, Shadrick was the most impressive to me. As an incoming freshman, standing at 6’2, Shadrick probably played a lot of post for his 8th grade team this past winter and summer. Coming into high school he will be more of a guard. He was able to hold his own down low with some nice finishes near the rim. He has got a real smooth jumper from the midrange and was confident shooting the three. I loved how Shadrick was always talking on defense whether it was a screen coming or telling his teammates he is help side. Shadrick has a lot of time to develop his game yet and he will only get better.
Ben Helmers Ben Helmers 6'4" | PG Algona | 2025 State IA | Algona | 6’1 G
First thing that I saw out of Helmers was his defense. Going up against a lot of older kids, he was able to stay locked onto his man. He’s got some great lateral quickness for his age. Another thing I admired about his game was his finishing ability. He was able to execute some very tough finishes all day at the expo.
Maddoc Coapstick Maddoc Coapstick 5'10" | PG Liberty | 2025 State IA | Liberty | 5’9 G
When it comes to ball handling at your point guard position Coapstick keeps the ball on a string. He had some very clean combos to get him into the pain, blow by his man, or open up lanes and shots for him teammates. He ran the floor well in transition and was filling lanes, opening up for not only himself but also his teammates. Very scrappy defender as well and was staying in front of his man.
Xzavion Robinson Xzavion Robinson 6'1" | PG Valley | 2025 State #342 Nation IA | Valley Southwoods | 5’10 G
Robinson was one of the quicker 2025’s I got to watch on Saturday. Very quick off the dribble and he finished so well at the rim. Defenders were not able to stick with him. He was very advanced with the pick and roll and was able to read the defense well. Whether it was attack the rim or pull out for a shot he was consistently making correct reads and never forcing anything offensively. Passing is another notable for him. Whether it was off the pick and roll or a post entry pass, it was delivered well and on time. Hands were very active on defense and he was forcing a lot of pickups.
Ethan Meyer Ethan Meyer 6'6" | PF Wahlert Catholic | 2025 State IA | Wahlert Catholic | 6’5 F/G
First thing that stood out to me about Meyers game is his cuts. Quick hard basket cuts and also had some flares for open opportunities. At six foot five he spent a lot of time out on the perimeter. With his great length and size he makes his finishes look easy. He filled lanes down the floor opening up some easy layups for himself.