Intro: Joel Adese (2018)
The PrepHoopsIllinois Stock Up Showcase was our first chance to see 2018 power forward Joel Adese and we were impressed. The 6’7” four man from La Salette Academy has good strength. He is a bouncy forward that finishes well around the hoop. Shows some ability handling it slashing with power. Adese is a name to monitor more this spring/summer as he plays with the KC Pacers.
Adese who is originally from Nigeria spoke about his season this past year.
“It went pretty good. We went 21-7. Not too bad, but we have a lot of room to improve and we are looking forward to next year.”
As a junior he posted pretty solid numbers.
“I think I played pretty well, but I know I can do better. I averaged 17 points per game and 9 rebounds.”
He spoke about his game and what he brings to the table as a player.
“I just play the game and take whatever comes to me. I don’t rush the game. I can run the floor and grab rebounds.”
Adese is a name that almost nobody is talking about, but there is definitely scholarship potential at the next level. He tells us he isn’t really hearing from many schools at this point.