Recruiting Report: Ethan Helwig (2019)
Metea Valley 6’4” 2019 small forward Ethan Helwig is a wiry wing that has good length. Will definitely need to continue to add strength before hitting the college level. Finishes well in the open floor. Quality athlete. Good perimeter shooter that can hit pulling up in mid-range as well as drilling threes from deep. Helwig is a D1 prospect with scoring pop.
He spoke about his spring and summer with the Illinois Stars.
“Spring and summer was great. It was a great process getting to play with one of the top teams. It is great playing with all my friends. You build friendships and come together like family.”
What does he credit his vast improvement this summer toward?
“Coach Troy (Johnson) has always been on me to work at my best. He has been my biggest supporter throughout the last year. He tells me to do what I do.”
Holy Cross is one school that has communicated with Helwig and will be monitoring his progress.