2020-21 Season Preview: GRACE Christian School

<p>The GRACE Christian School returns after going 21-12 and 7-0 in conference action in 2019-20. For 2020-21, with a nice blend of returners and new additions, look for them to be a strong squad in the state this season.</p> <h5>Key Returners</h5> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="838030" first="Keeyan" last="Itejere"] | 6’10 Forward/Center | 2021</strong></p> <p>Itejere is a Texas-bound prospect that is explosive in all facets of the game. He protects the rim, flies around for rebounds and gets above the rim to finish with authority. He put up 9.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.6 apg and 1.4 bpg in 2019-20, look for his production to rise as a primary option in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="574437" first="Stefon" last="McLeod"] | 6’3 Guard/Wing | 2021</strong></p> <p>McLeod is a top-notch defender that joined the GRACE Christian rotation this past season and emerged as one of their primary defenders. On offense, he’s an athletic slasher that’s unstoppable getting to the paint and finishing in traffic. Look for him to turn a corner in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>Torrey Brown | 5’9 Guard | 2021</strong></p> <p>Brown is an emerging senior guard that can score it on all three levels. He’s a prospect that JUCOs and DIIIs should be salivating over given his ability to compete on both ends and always force the issue on both ends to make his presence felt. A broken leg sidelined him in 2019-20.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048742" first="Jalen" last="Walker"] | 6’5 Forward/Wing | 2021</strong></p> <p>When he’s aggressive on both ends, Walker is a tough competitor to play against and he’s slowly finding that out. He’s a long, wiry prospect at 6-foot-5 that put up 8.0 ppg and 3.2 rpg this past season for the Eagles. Look for his role to grow as a two-way threat as a senior.</p> <p><strong>Connor Oathout | 6’3 Guard | 2021</strong></p> <p>Oathout is another returner that should turn heads in the rotation with his ability to shoot the 3-ball. He was a reserve this past season but should play a lot of meaningful minutes in the backcourt in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>Sean Moss | 6’5 Forward | 2022</strong></p> <p>Moss is a heady forward prospect that knows how to play within himself and make plays for teammates. He was a solid reserve as a sophomore that should grow as a junior in the rotation.</p> <h5>Key Newcomers</h5> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="932084" first="Cooper" last="Land"] | 6’10 Forward/Center | 2022</strong></p> <p>Land is a rim-protector and rim running big man that joins GRACE Christian from Middle Creek High School, where he put up 5.1 ppg and 3.1 rpg on the varsity level. He’s learning to be a presence on both ends for the Eagles and should play a big role in their frontcourt this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="838052" first="Yashiya" last="Crespin"] | 6’5 Guard | 2022</strong></p> <p>Crespin makes the transition to the guard position for GRACE Christian School, a position of need for them in 2020-21. As he learns when to get to the rim and when to move without the ball, he’s a guard due for a boost in his recruitment. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046018" first="Gary" last="Williams Jr."] | 6’5 Wing/Guard | 2022</strong></p> <p>Williams is a versatile prospect at 6-foot-5 with a knack for getting to the rim and creating off the bounce. He’s still adjusting to the speed of the game but as he does, look for his game to grow in the rotation. He should be a solid reserve in 2020-21.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="848079" first="KJ" last="Keatts"] | 5’9 Point Guard | 2022</strong></p> <p>Keatts is the son of a college coach (Kevin Keatts) and it’s not hard to notice given his ability to be a vocal floor general. He’s recovering from a hamstring injury currently, but he’ll be a solid addition to their rotation given his high IQ and knack for scoring in the paint.</p>