Week Three Review: Top 2025s Tony Saw

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='1381415' first='Trey' last='McKowen'] (Kennedy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've come to know what to expect from McKowen, and he didn't disappoint in a narrow road loss at #1 Cedar Falls last week, dropping 25 points with 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals. A tough guard who is a gifted shot maker, he's playing with an abundance of confidence as a senior, and his constant start-and-stop with the ball in his hands is really difficult for opposing guards to contend with. He has tremendous feel for the game, scores from everywhere, and is a gamer who doesn't shy away from the big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PF [player_tooltip player_id='1381406' first='Landon' last='Deiters'] (Kennedy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Tuesday against Cedar Falls was the best that I've seen Deiters play, either on the grassroots circuit or with Kennedy. A big 6-6 forward with soft hands, he has put a lot of work into his body, and it shows. He looks huge, in a good way, and he does a nice job using that physicality to control the painted area on both ends of the floor. He had 14 points on 4-5 shooting (1-2 3P, 5-6 FT), 6 rebounds, and a block against the Tigers. He's a defensive anchor who can protect the paint and he does a great job communicating on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='1199979' first='Anthony' last='Galvin'] (Cedar Falls)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's really too bad that nobody is going to get Galvin on the hardwood at the next level after he committed to golf at Northern Iowa, because he would help a Division II team as early as next season. A highly intelligent guard who really understands the game, he never gets sped up with the ball in his hands and does a great job getting his teammates involved. He's a really good shooter both off the dribble and the catch with a quick release and unlimited range. He had 14 points on 5-9 shooting (4-7 3P) with 4 assists and 2 steals in the Tigers' win over Kennedy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SG [player_tooltip player_id='1759953' first='Keegan' last='Steege'] (Cedar Falls)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On a team loaded with talented offensive players, Steege needs to find a way to contribute and he does so by being a stellar defender and knockdown shooter, both of which were on full display against Kennedy. He had 14 points on 5-7 shooting (3-4 3P) with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. He moves his feet extremely well and positions himself on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PG [player_tooltip player_id='1759936' first='Carson' last='Hoogeveen'] (West Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another high IQ guard who does a great job playing with or without the ball in his hands, Hoogeveen was really good in the Wildcats' win over St. Mary's, scoring 17 points on 6-13 shooting (4-10 3P) with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. He sees the floor really well, has tight handles, and plays with pace, understanding when he needs to change speeds to get by the defender. He settled for 3s a few too many times given how well he can play downhill and get to the rim, but he had a strong all-around showing against one of the best small-school defensive teams in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SF [player_tooltip player_id='1484415' first='DeAndre' last='Smith'] (Davenport North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith was outstanding in the Wildcats' road win over North Scott on Friday night, scoring 30 points on 8-12 shooting (2-4 3P, 12-12 FT) with 7 rebounds (5 offensive), 2 assists, and 2 steals. An athletic wing who can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, he also showed a willingness to post up smaller defenders and bully them on the block. His confidence from the 3-point line has improved and he shot it from deep well, using the threat of his shot to open up the rest of his arsenal. A good athlete with a great second jump that he uses to compete on the glass, he has a nose for the ball and doesn't back down from anyone on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->