5 Takeaways From Boulder City Vs Foothill
Boulder City was victorious with a 63 – 53 win over the Foothill Falcons. For BC this got a monkey off their back of sorts, as they finally got an elusive victory over their 4A rivals. Ethan Speaker was magnificent…
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Continue ReadingBoulder City was victorious with a 63 – 53 win over the Foothill Falcons. For BC this got a monkey off their back of sorts, as they finally got an elusive victory over their 4A rivals. Ethan Speaker was magnificent for B.C scoring 25 pts including 18 in the 2nd half, as the Eagles walked out of Foothill with the W.
(1) Which One Of The C/O 2021 Prospects On The Floor Has The Greatest Upside?
To count there were 4 players ranked in the top 38 of the Prep Hoops Nevada 2021 rankings in this game. As far as upside, I’m going to go with Drake Booker from Foothill. He has a tremendous handle and showed again that he has highlight type shake off the bounce. His main weakness right now is experience. He sat out all of last season and at the beginning of his year, however many of his weaknesses like decision making and over dribbling, can be eliminated as he becomes more comfortable in his role.
(2) What Level Of Player Is Ethan Speaker?
This question was posed to me several times during the game. I’m convinced Speaker is a low to mid-major talent. He has the ability to handle the ball, he is a good shooter, and at 6’6 has the size to play the wing. He also is an underrated athlete, with the ability to finish over people. He also is one of the few high school players, that understands how to play without the ball in his hands. I’m convinced Speaker is going to play at a D1 somewhere.
(3) Who Is Foothill’s Most Important Player?
This is a relatively easy answer. It’s Demitri Clair. His ability to just scrap, and defend, provides a dimension the Falcons sorely lack. His value doesn’t always show up in the box score, however, he still is averaging over 7 per game. He chipped in 8 against Boulder City, scoring tough baskets down low.
(4) Is Boulder City The 3A Favorite?
As long as Elijah Jackson has eligibility, Churchill is the favorite, however, Boulder City certainly is a team to be reckoned with. They have size, depth, and talent. Their outside shooting right now is probably the weakest part of their team, but with the trio of Speaker, Morton, and Sandford, they will have the ability to impose their physicality on several of their 3A opponents.
(5) Who Stood Out For Foothill?
I thought Jalen Cunningham was terrific for Foothill. He showed the ability to knock down 3’s and was able to get paint touches off the dribble. He’s a powerfully built guard that has had some solid games so far for the Falcons. He finished with 12 points, while providing steady backcourt play.