Stock risers from Toledo Top 64
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The Toledo Top 64 event brought out a lot of talent to Lourdes University on Sunday. In this article we’ll take a look at five prospects who raised their stock at this event. Jake Bishop OH #117 CG #11 HEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingThe Toledo Top 64 event brought out a lot of talent to Lourdes University on Sunday. In this article we’ll take a look at five prospects who raised their stock at this event.
A pure bucket getter, Bishop was arguably the top shooter at the event with multiple 3-pointers in every game he played. Bishop is a capable scorer on or off the ball and has really grown in the past 12 months. After a big Junior season in the TRAC, Bishop is projected to be one of the best players in the conference as a senior. For colleges looking for a guard who can really shoot it from the outside and capable of running the point, look no further than Bishop.
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Rivers was a prospect who looked completely different from what I saw in May. Rivers looked more mobile and athletic and had made clear improvements with his mobility and skill level. Rivers threw down a couple dunks in transition and while he still has a ways to go in terms of skill level, I was very pleased with the progress that Rivers has made in a short time. Rivers is a prospect with a chance to make a big leap due to his size. Watch out for Rivers to take a big step as a senior this winter.
Green is another prospect who I thought took a massive step on Sunday, looking more explosive athletically. Green threw down a couple dunks and made his usual spot-up 3-pointers. A wing with a long wingspan, Green has the physical tools to be an impact defensive player at the next level. Look for Green to make a leap in our next rankings update after this performance.
Another player who looks much improved is Kruse who looked more athletic and confident with the ball in his hands. Kruse was taking players off the bounce and knocking down jumpers from 3-point range. Kruse was looking more like a wing than a forward which was a pretty cool progression to watch him make. If Kruse can show that this shooting improvement is real and continue to work on his fluidity with the ball in his hands, he will make a big jump in our rankings.
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Another one of the top sharpshooters from the event, Brown was making it rain from the outside. A quick athlete, Brown was moving fast without the ball in his hands and getting shots up quickly off the catch. I was also impressed with Brown’s ability to create for himself off screens and get to his step-back jumper. The next step in Brown’s game will be to improve his ability to make plays for others, that will be the skill I hope to see from him more often as he matures.