A physical dodger and an imposing inside presence, Lamanna did work around the goal at IDX. At 6-foot-3 and rock-solid, he’s hard to rattle. On the crease, defenders did their best to keep a stick on him and collapse when the ball came inside, but his size, hands, and quick release made him tough to cover. He finished one catch-and-shoot opportunity inside and had a couple of other strong takes, adding to the many I saw from him over the summer. His size also helps him grind out groundballs in scrums and create advantages as a dodger. He’s tough to stop when he leans into a defender to turn the corner after working up the hashes, and he’s just as imposing coming downhill out of the box. Unfazed by stick checks and unselfish when the slide comes, Lamanna can hurt defenses in many ways.

Tucker Lamanna Tucker Lamanna 6'2" | 195 lbs | A | Right Hand Gonzaga College | 2028 is a physical offensive threat from Gonzaga who brings size, strength, and a powerful shooting presence to the Next Level offense. Standing at 6’2”, Lamanna uses his frame effectively to initiate contact and work his way into dangerous areas of the field. He is a confident outside shooter who can stretch defenses and punish teams that give him time and space. Lamanna can take over a game with his scoring impact. He was instrumental in Next Level’s statement win over a talented Philly Freedom squad this fall, scoring multiple goals in key moments. That performance included a deep-range finish from the outside and another goal off a smooth roll dodge, highlighting both his power and versatility as a scorer.

I would buy stock in Lamanna before it gets too high, given the fact that he’s already made a splash at the varsity level for a reputable program, paired with the kind of attributes that college coaches tend to covet. He’s a tall and highly skilled offensive weapon who can hurt defenses in numerous ways, and I’ve been impressed with his willingness to think creatively and take calculated risks. His hands and wrists stand out: his release is smooth as butter, and he has an excellent handle around the cage. When serving as the point man, Lamanna can flat-out let it go in eyebrow-raising fashion, and on one occasion at A.L.L., he obliterated a corner from range after his teammate hit him off a face-off win. Beyond his ability on offense, Lamanna has proven to be a constant threat in the riding game, where he’s relentless and picking up tough contested groundballs.