Reiver prospects have widespread attention

The Iowa Western Community College Reivers are off to a (19-3) start to the season. The Reivers will be in a dog fight this season with other conference foes Indian Hills, Marshalltown and Southeastern CC. JucoJunction had some time to touch base with assistant coach James Bankead on the Reiver sophomores.

Matt Culliver: (SO) 6-foot-1 (175) from Omaha, NE. Culliver is the floor leader for the Reivers the last two seasons. Last year Matt averaged 10.4 points and 4.8 assists. The high energy point guard really plays hard and finds his teammates on the floor.

"Matt is tough as nails and is a gym rat," said Bankhead.

This season Matt is at 12.7 points , 4.7 assists, three steals and 50.6 % from 3 pt range (41-81). Utah State, Utah, Northern Iowa, Marshall, North Texas and James Madison have shown interest in him.

Emmanuel Holloway: (SO) 6-foot-2 (190) from Cartersville, GA. Holloway enrolled at IWCB back in January 2006 after attending Mercer University but never playing there.

"Emmanuel can shoot the three and is explosive when finishing," Bankhead said. "Emmanuel is the complete player with a great work ethic."

The two guard is averaging 15.2 points and 3.6 rebounds this season on 43% from 3 pt range (46-107). Miami (FL),Utah State, South Carolina, Montana State, UC Santa Barbara, SE Missouri State and Georgia Southern are keeping tabs on Holloway.

Antoine Dade: (SO) 6-foot-7 (225) from Orlando, FL.

The bulky power forward is very physical and finishes around the rim.

"Antoine has decent post moves and runs the court like a deer," said Bankhead.

Dade can step out and hit the 8 footer facing up and alters shots on the defensive end. Antoine's numbers from last year have doubled. Dade is at 14.7 points, 7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks this season. Last season for the Reivers, Dade averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Antoine has received a lot of interest this season from South Carolina, Texas San Antonio, SE Missouri State, Drake, Weber State, UMKC, Rhode Island, UMASS and

Maine.

Bobby Clark: (SO) 6-foot-6 (200) from Jackson, MS.

Clark's numbers have dropped this year from last year. Bobby is averaging 6.1 points per game this season compared to nine as a freshman.

"Bobby is talented," Bankhead said. "He just needs to put it all together."

The 2/3 man has a good frame and shoots the midrange jumper nicely. New Orleans, Florida A&M and Georgia Southern are showing interest in Clark.

Sadell Ayala: (SO) 6-foot-3 (190) from Carolina, Puerto Rico.

"Sadell has a very high basketball IQ. He gets the job done he's a stat sheet stuffer," said Bankhead.

Ayala is averaging 11.1 points and 6.6 rebounds this season. Appalachian State, Weber State and Northern Colorado like Ayala.

Dion Curry: (SO) 6-foot-5 (230) from Des Moines, IA. The strong, physical block to block player is very explosive for his size. Curry is at 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds on this talented Reivers team.

"Dion has a good skill level and makes very few mistakes on the floor," Bankhead said.

South Dakota State, Montana State and Northern Colorado are recruiting Curry.