Introducing Mr. Basketball Candidate #12: Jackson Lieurance
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<p><em>As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 12 player, Cascade guard [player_tooltip player_id='2617509' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance'].</em></p>
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<p><strong>Name:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2617509' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance']<br><strong>Height:</strong> 6-2<br><strong>Position: </strong>SG<br><strong>School: </strong>Cascade</p>
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<p><strong>2023-24 stats:</strong> 514 points (22.3/game), 111 rebounds (4.8), 57 assists (2.5), 49 steals (2.1), 197-369 FG (53.4%), 54-137 3P (39.4%), 66-86 FT (76.7%)<br><strong>Career stats:</strong> 972 points (16.2/game), 200 rebounds (3.3), 119 assists (2.0), 124 steals (2.1), 354-712 FG (49.8%), 111-292 3P (38.0%), 153-196 FT (78.1%)</p>
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<p><strong>About Lieurance: </strong>Few players in the state are capable of getting as scorching hot as Lieurance, as he showcased on multiple occasions last season, including dropping 47 points against Wilton. He's one of the best pure shooters in the state, with a quick, high release on his jumper, and he doesn't force anything. He has really improved as a playmaker and shot creator off the dribble over the last 12 months, which will only make him an even more dynamic offensive weapon.</p>
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<p><strong>Why he can win Mr. Basketball: </strong>His ability to score in bunches will garner some attention, and Cascade looks like a real contender in what figures to be a loaded Class 2A. If he can help the Cougars not only reach the state tournament, but make a significant run in Des Moines, he could be someone who picks up some momentum late in the season.</p>
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As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 12 player, Cascade guard Jackson Lieurance.
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