94 Feet: Zach Iyeyemi
The 94 foot conversation is a one on one segment with prospects from all over the state of Texas. This week we go baseline to baseline with one of the Prep Hoops Texas Top 100. He is a top 5 big man in the Greater Houston area Class of 2019. We also will break down his strengths and weakness, as well as the outlook of his future. Let me introduce to you Zach Iyeyemi of Cypress-Fairbanks High School Cypress, TX.
Zach is a 6’8 250 post player. He has been playing varsity basketball since his sophomore season. As a sophomore he averaged 6 points per game. His junior year he averaged 12 points per game and hauled in 9 rebounds per game. During this spring/summer for Team Harden his AAU/Grassroots team he averaged 9 points per game. Zach is one of the best post players in the Greater Houston area.
Zach how are you today? I’m good, I’m just happy that basketball season is here. Two games in the book how is the team looking? I think we are looking good right now. It’s still early in the season, but i think we will shock a lot of people this year. We are very competitive and still have two players out playing football. How is recruitment looking right now for you? It’s looking pretty good i’ve been talking with coaches from Southern University, Denver University, Seattle University. Do you have any offers on the table right now? McNeese St, Coastal Carolina, and Houston Baptist. With those three what is it that you like about each program? I like the fact that they are treating me like i’m already there. Making me feel like family. Coastal Carolina and McNeese State both have said i could come in as a freshman and get some big minutes. Since last year and even over spring/summer ball what areas has your game improved the most? I have develop a better three point shot, and also stepped up my mid-range game a lot. My three point shot has improved tremendously which will allow me to spread out the floor. District changed up with the addition of two new schools what is your outlook on the new district foes and where you guys will finish at? I feel like we can finish top 4, if we pay attention to small details, stay consistent, and be gritty defensively.
Zach is a D1 Mid-Low Major prospect. He plans on keeping his recruitment open until the end of his senior season. The moderate areas in his game is his Passing IQ, Defending the Post, and Stamina. Here is a list of his strengths and weakness.
Strengths:
- Soft Touch Around The Rim
- Good Free-Throw Shooter
- Strength for Position
- Rebounding
- Pick n Pop
Weaknesses:
- Can’t defend post
- Lateral movement
- On the ball defense
VIDEO:
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