Class 4A Stars to Watch (Part 3)
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Samuel Tornabane IA #39 PF #7 HEIGHT 6'6" POS PF CLASS 2023 View Profile Samuel Tornabane State: Iowa School: Johnston Club: Pure Prep Tornabane emerged as a fantastic role player for the Dragons last season and will step into a…
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Continue ReadingTornabane emerged as a fantastic role player for the Dragons last season and will step into a huge role as a senior. He’s coming off a really good summer with Pure Prep, where his modern big man skill set was on full display. He’s an outstanding shooter with unlimited range, and at his size (6-6/6-7), he can get his shot off whenever he wants to. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has a lightning-quick release on his jumper. On the defensive end, he’s a fantastic rim protector with great timing and instincts on that end of the floor. A modern big who will be a steal for whichever NAIA/Division II/Division III school lands him, Tornabane is ready to explode this year.
You may look at Carson’s numbers from last year (6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists) and think, star? His impact goes well beyond the numbers, which will explode this year, by the way. He’s a versatile piece on both ends of the floor who can defend multiple positions, play with or without the ball in his hands, and he’s a really talented passer with excellent court vision. He’s an efficient offensive weapon who can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim either for finishes or passes to cutting teammates. He should have a huge senior year for a young, but very talented, Valley team.
Courbat is an incredibly bouncy 6-7 combo forward who is just scratching the surface of his potential on the offensive end. He was excellent defensively last year for the Tigers, blocking 2.3 shots a game, showcasing his excellent timing and basketball IQ, rotating for weakside blocks and contesting without fouling. He showed some comfort putting the ball on the floor during the summer with Martin Brothers, and if he’s able to continue to develop his handle and jumper, he’ll be a highly coveted prospect moving forward. He’s a great athlete with will compete on the glass and give you a ton of defensive versatility.
A high IQ guard who can score from all three levels or get others involved, Born averaged 13.2 points and 3.9 assists, both leading the Warriors as a sophomore. He was asked to do a lot for his team last season and his efficiency numbers were a little lower than we’d like to see as a result, but he had a really good summer with Martin Brothers and looks primed to have a huge junior year for Norwalk.
An athletic wing who can score from all three levels, Earl’s production took a bit of a stepback as a sophomore, going through an up-and-down season. But he seems to have regained his confidence after a good spring and summer with the Barnstormers, showing all of the attributes that made him a highly-ranked prospect to begin with. He handles it well and has a good feel for the game. He can get to the rim for finishes and has a strong mid-range game, and he sees the floor well and is a solid passer.
Cavil is an incredibly talented pure scorer with the ball on a string. His handles are among the best in the state, and he uses that tight handle and a great first step, along with an excellent change of direction and change of speeds, to blow by defenders and get to the rim where he’s a creative finisher. He’s armed with a strong mid-range game and the ability to create space with his footwork and ball handling. He’s also a gifted passer who likes to get others involved.
Anderson enjoyed a breakout junior year for the Wahawks, averaging 15.5 points and 5.0 rebounds a game. He’s an athletic wing who is at his best when he’s playing downhill and attacking the rim, but he’s also a good enough shooter that it needs to be respected and contested. Defensively he moves his feet well and gets into passing lanes.
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Edwards enjoyed a breakout junior year for the Rams, averaging 19.0 points a game and leading the team with 2.5 assists. A long wing who can score from all three levels, he didn’t shoot it as well as he’s capable of from the arc (32.7%), so expect an uptick there, especially as his teammates have gained another year of experience and should be a bit more prepared to take some of the pressure off of him. His ability to score from all three levels and put pressure on opposing defenses is big for this group.