Eight Outstanding Outings from Last Week (1/26-1/31) [Class 2A]

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2886808' first='Caiden' last='Bueckers'] (Alburnett) -- 37 points (13-20 FG, 11-15 3P), 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals [at West Liberty]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bueckers' 11 made 3-pointers are tied for the third most ever in a single game in state history. And it wasn't just his shooting that was elite against the Comets, as he also led the team in rebounding, assists, and steals in the blowout win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 PF [player_tooltip player_id='2754705' first='Chaz' last='Lane'] (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows) -- 33 points (13-21 FG, 1-1 3P, 6-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks [vs. Hampton-Dumont-CAL]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An active, athletic 6-4 forward with good touch around the rim, sound footwork, and soft hands, Lane was dominant against the Bulldogs, putting up an impressive double-double as well as showing that he can protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 SF [player_tooltip player_id='2754727' first='Luke' last='Thoreson'] (Roland-Story) -- 32 points (15-18 FG, 2-3 3P, 0-1 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal [at Dike-New Hartford]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's hard to be much more efficient than the 6-3 wing was against the Wolverines last week, shooting 83% from the floor and scoring in just about every way possible. He's an active wing who can get to the rim off the dribble or get quality looks off of solid off-ball movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2629262' first='Amani' last='Robinson'] (Columbus Catholic) -- 32 points (12-24 FG, 2-7 3P, 6-12 FT), 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks [vs. Denver]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson recently went over the 1,000 career point mark and he was sensational in a double overtime classic against the Cyclones, putting up a double-double while also dishing out seven helpers and making a major impact on the defensive end with six stocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 SG [player_tooltip player_id='2906465' first='Karsen' last='Kalous'] (Iowa Falls-Alden) -- 31 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3P, 11-15 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block [vs. Webster City]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kalous was great against the Lynx, scoring from all three levels in a 31-point effort, his best of the season. He was able to get to the free-throw line routinely, using his quick 5-8 frame to blow by defenders and get to the bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 PF [player_tooltip player_id='3343972' first='Isaac' last='Helm'] (Albia) -- 30 points (12-18 FG, 2-6 3P, 4-7 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks [vs. Cardinal]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-4 junior has been great all year, stepping up big in the absence of standout wing [player_tooltip player_id='2297904' first='Gage' last='Chance'], and he continued his strong play against an overmatched Cardinal team, dropping 30 points and coming up just shy of another double-double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 SF [player_tooltip player_id='3343951' first='Oscar' last='Cline'] (Louisa-Muscatine) -- 31 points (14-21 FG, 3-8 FT), 26 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks [vs. Lone Tree]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic Cline has put up video game numbers all year, and that continued in the narrow win over Lone Tree, pulling down 26 rebounds. He nearly had a double-double just off of offensive boards (nine).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2521847' first='Nolan' last='Fichter'] (Pleasantville) -- 2 points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3P), 14 assists, 2 steals [vs. Woodward-Granger]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-8 lead guard attempted just two shots in the win over Woodward-Granger, but he showed just how impactful he can be on a game by dishing out 14 assists. He uses his handles and quick first step to get into the teeth of the defense and find open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->