Scouting Report on Arapahoe
The Arapahoe Warriors have been a gritty group this season. Non-conference wins over Mountain Vista and George Washington, coupled with a league victory in overtime over Grandview for a split of the season series, proved how dangerous this team can…
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Continue ReadingThe Arapahoe Warriors have been a gritty group this season.
Non-conference wins over Mountain Vista and George Washington, coupled with a league victory in overtime over Grandview for a split of the season series, proved how dangerous this team can be. An 11-11 record overall (5-8 in Centennial) headed into their regular season finale at Cherokee Trail could place them in an 8/9 opening matchup in the 5A state tournament.
Here’s a breakdown of Arapahoe after seeing the Warriors in a well-played 49-48 loss at home to Cherry Creek (13-9, 7-6) on Wednesday:
Kyle Lukasiewicz, 6-3 junior guard
The No. 24 ranked prospect in the 2017 class, Lukasiewicz was the team’s leading scorer against Creek with 16 points. The lanky junior guard is a fluid left-handed slasher who is difficult to keep out of the lane. But he can score in more ways than just around the basket with a smooth mid-range and three-point shot. Lukasiewicz shoots 48 percent from the field, a huge jump from 37 percent as a sophomore, and has even buried 34 of 95 three-pointers, a 36 percent clip. He’s also made 81 percent of his free throws and he takes a lot of them, so Arapahoe’s go-to scorer (16 ppg) has continued to blossom into a major weapon offensively. Lukasiewicz is a surefire Division II prospect who could get plenty of college looks during the spring and summer playing for a loaded Billups Elite team. His game could really take off as he becomes a more complete player. His frame, fluidity and skills give him plenty of upside.
Ryan King, 6-2 senior forward
Arapahoe’s second-leading scorer at 10.2 points per game, King uses his 216-pound body to his advantage by muscling defenders in the paint. He does most of his damage around the basket by attacking and posting up, and his physicality helps set the tone for this hard-nosed bunch. King is shooting 65 percent from the field as well.
Joseph Kleeman, 6-foot senior guard
Kleeman is a savvy senior floor general who averages 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.5 steals and shoots the ball pretty well. He was quiet in the game against Cherry Creek, but has been a reliable starter throughout the season. Kleeman tends to make wise decisions and also leads the team in steals per game.
Jared Johnson, 6-5 junior forward/center
Johnson, weighing in at about 200 pounds, is a large presence for the Warriors. He’s a solid role player who scores on occasion and defends and rebounds well. He’s also a coordinated forward and will have a chance at making a nice jump as a senior. Johnson provides more girth alongside King.
Brett Harmon, 6-5 senior wing
Harmon is another productive role player for Arapahoe, a wing with solid length and shooting ability. He’s made 36 percent of his three-point attempts and the 6-foot-5 senior can certainly give a spark to his team.