Recruiting Report: Matthew Lentz (2021)
The Tampa Bay area has a junior that is on the rise. 6’6″, 205-pound Matthew Lentz is a 2021 prospect who suits up for Durant. He’s fresh off a steady summer playing for Team Parsons and his jumper has become…
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Continue ReadingThe Tampa Bay area has a junior that is on the rise.
6’6″, 205-pound Matthew Lentz is a 2021 prospect who suits up for Durant. He’s fresh off a steady summer playing for Team Parsons and his jumper has become more consistent while his all-around slashing has been on display often. At the Top 250 Expo early last month in Daytona, he was routinely getting to the basket and hitting from deep.
Lentz discussed his sophomore campaign and what he is planning on doing this fall.
“I matured the most in my ability to play team basketball. Last year was my first season on a high school team, so I had to learn to deal with what comes with being a part of a real team both on and off the court,” Lentz told Prep Hoops. “I’m looking forward to working as hard as possible in everything I do and that rubbing off on my teammates.”
He touched on what it was like to play for Team Parsons this past summer.
“Playing with Team Parsons this summer opened my eyes to playing basketball at a high level. Being around a group of guys with the same goals as me really pushed me to continue to develop and get better,” he said. “My confidence grew throughout the summer knowing that I belong and if I continue to work hard I will reach my goals.”
No offers have come yet but Lentz says Temple and St. Leo have shown interest thus far. He said colleges like his mix of shooting ability, size and potential.
In terms of his top strengths, Lentz alluded to his shooting, size, athleticism and constant communication on the court. He’s working on his physical strength, ballhandling and leadership.
On display, all summer was Lentz’s pure love of the game along with his endless length, smarts, seasoned jumper and cutting ability. He’s been able to dunk quite a bit as well. With a full varsity season under his belt and strides were taken from summer AAU ball, expect Lentz to take the next step forward at Durant during his junior campaign.
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