Recruiting Report: Kale Catchings (2018)
Class of 2018 forward Kale Catchings of CBC is a versatile player who will be counted on to play a variety of roles in the next two years. The 6’5″ Catchings has done a nice job as the Cadets’ starting…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2018 forward Kale Catchings of CBC is a versatile player who will be counted on to play a variety of roles in the next two years.
The 6’5″ Catchings has done a nice job as the Cadets’ starting power forward for the past two seasons. As a sophomore, Catchings averaged 10.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and shot 48 percent in helping CBC to a 20-9 record and a district championship.
Catchings did much of his damage in the paint during his freshman and sophomore seasons. His role is expected to expand as he moves forward in his career. With the graduation of Division I guards Jordan Barnes and Christian Willis, CBC head coach Justin Tatum plans to put the ball in Catchings’ hands more in a “point forward” role. Catchings is looking forward to the new challenge.
“I’m very excited about it,” Catchings said. “I used to be a point guard in middle school, but I just continued to grow, so I did what CBC needed me to do. As we move forward, losing JB and Christian, I have to take on a new role and it will be an easy adjustment to me. I’ve always loved it.”
A fundamentally sound player with excellent athleticism, Catchings has received letters from numerous colleges and has received a call from Butler University. The next step in his development as a wing player is the improvement of his jump shot. He attempted only one 3-pointer last season.
“I definitely want to improve my outside shot and be able to get the ball and start the fast break,” he said. “My coach wants me to be a Draymond Green type of player.”
During the summer, Catchings is running with the St. Louis Eagles 16U team that will be playing in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam Sweet 16 in North Augusta, S.C. in July.
“It’s been a great experience to play against the top caliber players in the EYBL,” Catchings said. “You can’t beat it. It’s just a completely different environment. When you come home to play, you feel like a new player. I’m really excited about the Peach Jam. I’ve heard stories about it and I’m looking forward to being a part of it. I think our team has a chance to go far.”