Players to Watch: NW Iowa
The basketball season is right around the corner and what better place to look for a great basketball game is in Northwest Iowa. Some believe this is a hotbed of basketball talent in the state of Iowa. Here is the…
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Continue ReadingThe basketball season is right around the corner and what better place to look for a great basketball game is in Northwest Iowa. Some believe this is a hotbed of basketball talent in the state of Iowa. Here is the shortlist of some players that are going to be really fun to watch this season.
Lucas Lorenzen Lucas Lorenzen 6'4" | SF Okoboji | 2022 State IA , 6’4 Okoboji (2022) – This athletic wing, uses his body to play above the rim and can create his own shot off the bounce efficiently. Last season for Okoboji Lucas led the Siouxland Conference in scoring with 22.5 PPG and 12 RPG. Essentially, he is a double-double a night player shooting 52.6% from the field, 43.8% from three, and 75% from the free-throw line.
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA , 6’4 Boyden-Hull (2022) – The length and scoring ability of Te Slaa is hard to match up with. Shooting 53.3% from the field last season, 3Pt% was 45.5%, and 82.1% FT%. Currently holds five college offers UNI, SDSU, Augustana, USD, and UND. Get your seats early at Boyden-Hull for some great games in Siouxland.
Creighton Moricsh Creighton Moricsh 6'7" | SF Spirit Lake | 2021 State IA , 6’7 Spirit Lake (2021) – Morningside Commit Creighton Moricsh Creighton Moricsh 6'7" | SF Spirit Lake | 2021 State IA is a lanky player that plays above the rim and can shoot the three. Last season for Coach Browns Indians Creighton averaged 15.7 PPG, 7 RPG, shooting 44.9% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc, and just under 80% from the charity stripe.
Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | PG Central Lyon | 2023 State IA , 6’0 Central-Lyon (2023) – Breakout freshman last season in the Siouxland Conference was Lutmer, starting all 22 games in arguably one of the toughest basketball conferences in Iowa. Lutmer averaged 15.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG shooting 50% from the field and 35% from three’s. Whether it is the set shot three or splitting the defense for a 2 dribble pull up, he is an efficient scoring guard. Look for another great season for Lutmer and the Lions.
Vance Katzfey Vance Katzfey 6'3" | SG Spirit Lake | 2022 State IA , 6’2 Spirit Lake (2022) – Vance is an all-around player that gets a lot of points through his hustle play. He can create his shot or get to the rim at ease as well. Last year Katzfey averaged 16.2 PPG, 5 RPG, shot 55.8% from the field, 45%–3P%, and 72.7% from the free-throw line.
Ty Van Essen Ty Van Essen 6'4" | PF Western Christian | 2022 State IA , 6’4 Western Christian (2022) – The lanky wing for Western averaged 14 PPG and 6.2 RPG. Van Essen has a smooth shot from the elbow and great hands around the bucket. Look for Ty to have more of an impact with the Wolfpack after a strong sophomore season.
Alex Godfredson Alex Godfredson 6'3" | SF Rock Valley | 2021 State IA , 6’3 Rock Valley (2021) – The Rockets had a strong season last year and part of that success was Alex. Godfredson led the team with 13.3 PPG and 5.6 RPG. Shooting 52% from the field and 45.3% from beyond the arc. Look for the first-team all-conference selection to help the Rockets this upcoming season try to win the historic Siouxland Conference.