Hoop Troop is your roundtable for Iowa high school basketball — covering the game from every corner of the state.

In this episode, we bring together experienced basketball minds to break down what they’re seeing on the floor: what teams are doing well, where growth is still needed, and how the season is beginning to take shape.

We dive into:

• Strength of schedule and how it’s viewed by the committee

• Teams that are better than their record

• Surprise teams so far this season

• Programs that could be dangerous matchups when tournament time comes around

A lot of ground gets covered, but this conversation is just the beginning. The table is being set for another strong season of Hoop Troop on Shooter’s Touch — with honest takes, statewide perspective, and real basketball conversations.

If you follow Iowa high school basketball as a coach, parent, player, or fan, this episode is for you.

Join us on this episode with Jeremy Brooks — Lead Scout for Prep Girls Hoops for an inside look at the girls’ AAU season, up-and-coming high school talent, and what to watch this winter.

We break down standout performers from the summer, share who’s rising in our state, and dig into the Miss Iowa Basketball debate for class of ’26 — featuring Jenica Lewis (5'10" PG from Johnston, All Iowa Attack), Jayla Williams (5'9" combo guard from Ankeny, Mokan Girls) and Macy Comito (5'10" PG, Carlisle / All Iowa Attack) .

Tune in for scouting insight, player spotlights, and perspectives you don’t hear in your average high school recap.

Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA

The Shooters Touch welcomes Tony Roe back to break down Iowa high school basketball after a busy summer circuit/AAU season. We cover who stood out, who to watch this winter, and the sleepers who might shock a few gyms. Tony’s insight on player development, recruiting buzz, team chemistry, and coaching trends is top-notch—don’t miss it.

You’ll hear:

• Summer risers and underrated sleepers to track

• Early winter watch list across classes/conferences

• What translates from AAU to the high school season

• Storylines every Iowa hoops fan should know

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Keywords: Iowa high school basketball, Iowa prep hoops, AAU, summer showcase, recruiting, standouts, sleepers, winter preview, player development, coaching, Shooters Touch Podcast, Tony Roe