2020-2021 Players To Watch (Nebraska)

[player_tooltip player_id="890468" first="Frankie" last="Fidler"] 6’6" | PF | Bellevue West | 2021 | Grassroots Team: Team Factory UA Rise <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Frankie-Fidler.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1016325 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Frankie-Fidler-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Frankie has averaged 19.4 points in his first 5 games this season. On the road to win a second state title, Fidler is a tough matchup for any opponent. He is shooting 51% from the field, 39% from behind the arc, and 84% from the free-throw line. Frankie can complete with the best of them. Currently ranked the 8th best player in Nebraska, Fidler will make a fantastic addition to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He uses his height/length very well, can shoot spot-up or off the dribble, and able to finish layups in heavy traffic. Frankie has a team-minded approach and plays within the system, which makes him a terrific player.     [player_tooltip player_id="1031437" first="Mason" last="Strong"] 5’11" | PG | Omaha North | 2022 | Grassroots Team: Team Factory U16 UA Rise <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/FeaturedImage.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1003773 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/FeaturedImage-300x168.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="168" /></a>Mason is currently averaging 19.0 points per contest, shooting 49% from the field. He can handle pressure and continues to thrive, even when the opposing team is ahead. Strong is 50% from the three-point range, which opens up driving lanes for teammates. If the defense closes out on him, he uses his crafty ball-handling to slither past the defender for a layup/pull-up or drop an assist to a big. Mason is also a pretty good free-throw shooter, shooting 81% from the foul line. Strong was recognized by the Exchange Club of Omaha for his academic, extracurricular, and volunteer achievements.   [player_tooltip player_id="945976" first="Danair" last="Dempsey"] 6’6" | PF | Papillion-LaVista South | 2021 | Grassroots Team: OSA Crusaders 17u Adidas 3SSB <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-19-at-4.11.37-PM-e1595193208695.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1018815 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-19-at-4.11.37-PM-e1595193208695-300x245.png" alt="" width="300" height="245" /></a> Danair is a great addition to any basketball program. He disrupts opposing offenses with his length and plays with a chip on his shoulder. On offense, Dempsey can shoot the pull up jumper, play inside, and find the open teammate. Averaging 16.8 points per contest, 5.8 rebounds, and almost three blocks per game. He continues to get better and better. Dempsey had a great summer playing with the OSA Crusaders. Look for Danair to continue to be a star basketball player.       [player_tooltip player_id="890587" first="Austin" last="Thyne"] 5’11" | CG | Mitchell | 2022 | Grassroots Team: N/A <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/C6C276B7-DD9B-4249-8132-BED80A17FD98.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1107318 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/C6C276B7-DD9B-4249-8132-BED80A17FD98-300x189.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="189" /></a> Austin Is the type of player that can score in bunches. If you leave him uncontested he can go off for a 40 point night. As a sophomore he put up 18 points a game but, currently as a junior thru seven games, he upgraded to 24.3 points per contest. He shoots 57% from the field and 50% from three point land. From the charity strip, he is one of he better shooters at 87%. Thyne has strong court vision and can play both guard positions.     [player_tooltip player_id="890550" first="Pierce" last="Bazil"] 6’2" | CG | Lincoln Northeast | 2021 | Grassroots Team: Lincoln Supreme 17u National 1 <div class="measurables"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/32-Pierce-Bazil.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1071137 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/32-Pierce-Bazil-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></div> <div>Pierce is a special player. He is fundamentally sound with the type of swagger that gets everybody around him pumped up. Bazil is ranked 18th in his class and averaging 24.3 points per game. His jump-shot is excellent, he’s a terrific passer, and he displays solid ball handling. Pierce is very coachable with mature leadership qualities that big time programs look for. On and off the court, you can count on Pierce to make the right decisions in any situation. Be on the lookout for [player_tooltip player_id="890550" first="Pierce" last="Bazil"].</div>