UW-Platteville Team Camp Player Evaluations Part II
6-4 G Tyler Kelley, West Delaware (2018) — With regular point guard Ryan Trainer out for the Hawks’ first game (ACT), Kelley played a bit of lead guard, adding to his offensive skill set. He’s a long wing who can…
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Continue Reading6-4 G Tyler Kelley, West Delaware (2018) — With regular point guard Ryan Trainer out for the Hawks’ first game (ACT), Kelley played a bit of lead guard, adding to his offensive skill set. He’s a long wing who can really shoot it from the perimeter and moves very well off the ball. Improving his ball handling is something that needed to be on his summer checklist, and it looked much improved. He’s capable of making plays for both himself and his teammates off the bounce. On the defensive end his length allows him to defend either guard spot.
6-7 PF Derek Krogmann, West Delaware (2019) — An extremely skilled big man, Krogmann has a huge wingspan that allows him to grab rebounds left and right on both ends of the floor. He’s got good touch around the rim, solid feet and the ability to score with either hand. He’s a menace on the offensive glass, and plays harder than anyone else on the floor. His length allows him to block and alter shots, even when he’s out of position. The sky is the limit for the sophomore-to-be.
6-0 PG Ryan Trainer, West Delaware (2017) — Trainer looked much more comfortable attacking the rim than in previous viewings, routinely turning the corner in pick-and-roll situations and getting to the bucket. He’s added some upper body strength, allowing him to finish through contact, and he’s got a quick first step. He’s a capable perimeter shooter and a good pass-first lead guard. Defensively, he’s a solid on-ball defender with good side-to-side movement.
6-0 G Tristen Kautman, MFL-Mar-Mac (2017) — Kautman had a very nice showing in a pair of halves that I saw, showcasing his all-around scoring ability. He attacks the rim when the opportunity presents itself, and he’s a good perimeter shooter when he’s shooting in rhythm.
6-1 G Bryar Ruff, MFL-Mar-Mac (2017) — Like Kautman, Ruff had a nice pair of halves. He was very good at attacking the rim off the catch, routinely getting into the paint and finishing. He’s good in the pick-and-roll, turning the corner and getting downhill towards the bucket.
6-2 PG V.J. Wilmington, Davenport North (2018) — Wilmington is due for a big junior season for North. A playmaking lead guard, he’s a tough, physical player who can really get to the rim and either score or distribute. He’s a dynamic defender both on-and-off the ball, moving well laterally and playing passing lanes. He looks to push tempo in transition and is a strong rebounder from his guard spot. In their quarterfinal win over MFL-Mar-Mac, he was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense, showcasing a very strong mid-range jumper.
6-3 GF Max Taylor, Davenport North (2018) — The long, athletic wing is a nice addition to North’s perimeter, pairing alongside Wilmington to give the Wildcats a long and dynamic duo. He’s a good perimeter shooter when shooting in rhythm, has the ability to get to the rim off the bounce and can defend multiple positions.
6-4 F Atticus Taylor, Davenport North (2017) — Taylor played primarily in the post for North, showing a high-level ability to finish around the rim with either hand and with a variety of moves. He runs the floor extremely well and has a knack for grabbing offensive rebounds. His length allows him to defend at the rim.