Recruiting Report: Derek Krogmann (2019)
Already with one Division I offer in tow, West Delaware’s 6-foot-7 power forward Derek Krogmann is certainly a guy who could have a bevy high-level offers before his career is done. North Dakota offered the lengthy power forward back in…
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Continue ReadingAlready with one Division I offer in tow, West Delaware’s 6-foot-7 power forward Derek Krogmann is certainly a guy who could have a bevy high-level offers before his career is done.
North Dakota offered the lengthy power forward back in July, after they saw him play in Las Vegas with the Iowa Barnstormers’ 15U squad.
“When North Dakota offered me we were at a tournament in Vegas and Greg (Stephens) had told me that they wanted to talk to me, and to call Coach (Jeff) Horner,” said Krogmann. “And when I called he said that they had seen me play down there, and they had been following and they wanted to offer me.”
There’s been several other Midwest D1s hot on Krogmann’s trail.
“And then other schools that have been interested are Drake, UNI, Nebraska and South Dakota,” said Krogmann.
With a very long wingspan and an improving skill-set, Krogmann is one of just a handful of players in Iowa to receive mid to high-major interest.
“UNI has been talking to my AAU coach and they’ve wanted me to come work out, and I also elite-camped at UNI,” said Krogmann. “And Nebraska, I’ve talked on the phone with coach Ali (Farokhmanesh), and I went to their elite camp and have gotten some mail from them as well.”
South Dakota and Drake have been just as involved with their recruitment of Krogmann, Iowa’s 6th-ranked 2019.
“South Dakota has talked with my high school coach and said they they want to come and watch me work out,” he said. “Drake has been talking to my high school coach and I went to their elite camp, and they want to come watch me work out too.”
Known as primarily just a post player in the past, Krogmann is working his game outward, and diversifying his skill-set is a priority right now.
“I’ve really been working on my outside game I would say, like my mid-range and driving to the hoop,” he said, “And also defense and rebounding are things I’ve continued to work on too.”
He’s averaging 16.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game so far this season for an undefeated Hawks squad.
“They’re expecting me to score the ball a lot and take a lot of shots, and also to rebound and talk and lead the team on defense,” said Krogmann. “And it’s a lot different than last year, they’re just expecting me to step up, and there’s no more freshman excuse type things.”
He added: “I need to take on more of a leadership role, and keep stepping up defensively because that’s what we stress. Whether you’re on or you’re off some night (offensively), you can always rely on your defense.”
But versatility is his main focus right now.
“Also I‘d like to continue and show my versatility,” said Krogmann. “Because I’m becoming more versatile.”