Dakotas Freshman Showcase: All-Length Team
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Length matters. Many times scouts and college coaches will see size and length before anything else, then go from there. Almost to a fault. But length has its advantages on the court. Especially, if your roster is littered with length.…
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Continue ReadingLength matters. Many times scouts and college coaches will see size and length before anything else, then go from there. Almost to a fault. But length has its advantages on the court. Especially, if your roster is littered with length. When I think of the advantages of length, I first think of a team defense that is tough to execute against. Less space to operate and make passes, and driving lanes are swallowed up and closed in a hurry. Length often leads to shot altering on the defensive side as well. Not an exact science, but a lengthy defense should hinder opponents field goal percentages.
Who stood-out with length at the Dakotas Freshman Showcase? We have a list of five prospects that had length that was noticeable.
Kelynn Mount Kelynn Mount 6'5" | PF Aberdeen Roncalli | 2027 SD | 6’5 | PF | Aberdeen Central | Kelynn takes the crown as having the best length at the event. He was the tallest, and by the eye, he had a largest wingspan by a solid margin. A lefty forward that could improve his overall playing strength, but he did have some finishes in the paint.
Elliot Dejong Elliot Dejong 6'4" | PF West Central | 2027 State SD | 6’4 | F | 2027 | West Central | Hoop City SD |
Dejong used his length to his advantage on both ends. He was scoring through and overtop the defense and was blocking shots with his length. He can get up and down the court quickly with speed, and length when he’s in the lane. A big and steady motor. I think he profiles as a four-man.
Dawsen Volmer Dawsen Volmer 6'1" | PG Lyman | 2027 State SD | 6’1 | G | 2027 | Lyman | Volmer has already been mentioned for his length and upside. Would like to see him hit 6’4+ and continue development on his skill-set.
Kyson Keller Kyson Keller 6'3" | SF Sheyenne | 2027 State ND | 6’1 | G | 2027 | Sheyenne | Inspired Athletics | Keller has rare length for a 6’1 2027 guard prospect. He honestly might have a 6’5+ wingspan. He can handle the ball and if he puts on a little more size and strength, he’s a prospect to definitely watch.
Ben Sullivan Ben Sullivan 6'3" | C Rugby | 2027 State ND | 6’3 | PF/C | Rugby (ND) | Sullivan was one of the tallest at the Showcase at 6’3. He was highly active on both ends. One to watch if he continues to grow, as it looks like he could.