Scouting Report: Cedar Falls at Iowa City High
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Cedar Falls visited Iowa City High Tuesday night for a Mississippi Valley Conference contest. The Tigers picked up the road win, 72-67, in what was a very entertaining, face-paced contest. I’ve scouted the Little Hawks this…
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Continue ReadingIOWA CITY, Iowa – Cedar Falls visited Iowa City High Tuesday night for a Mississippi Valley Conference contest. The Tigers picked up the road win, 72-67, in what was a very entertaining, face-paced contest.
I’ve scouted the Little Hawks this season, and you can read those reports below:
Here’s a look at some players who stood out Tuesday night:
The Augustana (Sioux Falls, SD) pledge was up to his old tricks again in this one. And by that I mean dominating the action with a well-rounded game. He finished with 25 points, knocking down six treys. He penetrated when the defense pushed out on him, getting all the way to the the rim or finding an open teammate when help arrived. He rebounded and helped protect the basket on defense. He’s our third-ranked player in the state for a reason. His talents give Cedar Falls a chance at winning every time out.
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I was really impressed with the sophomore. He runs the point well but also stresses defenses when he’s playing off the ball. He finds holes in the defense with his movement and does a nice job making sure the Tigers are balanced in the half court. He’s quick with the ball on the break, leading to easy opportunities for himself or others. He has a beautiful looking jumper and plays solid on-ball defense.
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I went into this game focused on Bear and Galvin but really came away impressed by Courbat. The 6-foot-8 left-hander plays even bigger than his height because of his long arms and athleticism. He delivered a few early dunks in this game that turned heads. He matched up very well with talented City High freshman big Samuel Mbingazo, making it very difficult for the newcomer to get to his spots and altering his shots.
Peters brings physicality off the Tiger bench. One of the better football players in the MVC, he’s no slouch on the hardwood. Despite looking like he’d be a bull in a China shop, he’s surprisingly skilled and understands how to maximize his basketball talents. He sets solid screens, attacks the glass with gusto and moves his feet well.
Heth understands his role as a complementary piece on a talented team and plays it very well. He’s effective on and off the ball offensively with an excellent handle and good looking shot. He pesters opponents on defense with quickness and active hands.
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Wright is one of my top pop-up players this season. Despite being shorter than many of his opponents, he makes up for it with speed, quickness and an advanced skill set for his age. He helps spread the floor for Little Hawk drivers and post players with his picturesque jumper that often finds the bottom of the net. He locks down on the ball defensively.
Mbingazo is continuing to figure it out in his first season of high school. The talent and potential is apparent. Once he finds consistency, look out. He’s more advanced defensively than offensively at this point, although he picks up some ill-advised fouls that should decrease with better positioning. He already shows a nice touch around the rim but can benefit from developing a mid-range game and adding more post moves to his repertoire.