Recruiting Report: Hunter Davidson (2018)
“A lot of effort and hard work on the defensive end. I can guard the one through five … I try to take them out of the game by little things just to get in their head. I mean, nothing…
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Continue Reading“A lot of effort and hard work on the defensive end. I can guard the one through five … I try to take them out of the game by little things just to get in their head. I mean, nothing dirty, but you know, get in their head. Just pressure … Don’t get away from them. Kind of like a gnat.”
Those words from Walnut Hills’ 6’3” wing Hunter Davidson (2018), when asked about his role guarding the other team’s best player.
Davidson takes his defensive stopper role as serious as any coach could ask for, which includes said mental edge.
The skill and intensity has “essentially every team” in the Ohio Athletic Conference (Division III) interested, alongside D-IIs Fairmont State and The University of Tampa.
Through a steady routine of summer workouts, Davidson is looking to add more to his offensive attack.
“Been doing the workouts with trainers. Working hard … Really working on my shot, so I’m not so predictable in my offensive game,” Davidson said.
Most offensive attributes can be learned, and it seems like Davidson is taking advantage of that belief. The qualities he currently has are ones that are much more difficult to teach.
Here’s what Davidson had to say about his offensive game, “I go after offensive rebounds. Tenacious on the boards. And look for my teammates.
Not a normal response from many players across the country, yet alone a junior to be.
Most of Davidson’s looks are coming from Division III programs right now. That level may be his destiny, but any program could use his approach alongside offensive talent.
He’s willing to play an unpopular role. Davidson is also working on the jumper, which will extend the defense and open up the spacing.
For scouts looking to see him this summer, he will be back in action with the Shooting Stars in July.
What the scouts won’t be able to observe in July is his commitment to the classroom. Davidson brings that same intensity to the classroom, taking pride in a 3.5 GPA amidst a schedule that includes AP classes. Finding a college which boasts an academic prestige is important for Davidson.