Top 250 EXPO: Team 1 Best of the Rest
The TOP 250 Expo in Bellevue, Nebraska was loaded with talent. With several scouts, college coaches, and media personnel in attendance, prospects had the perfect opportunity to generate exposure for themselves going into their respective winter seasons. Take a look…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe TOP 250 Expo in Bellevue, Nebraska was loaded with talent. With several scouts, college coaches, and media personnel in attendance, prospects had the perfect opportunity to generate exposure for themselves going into their respective winter seasons. Take a look below at who stood out this weekend on Team 1!
Kayne VanDis
Kayne VanDis
Kayne VanDis was the only Iowa product at the camp this weekend. He looked impressive, and made a lot of winning plays. The 6’1 wing showcased his ability to guard several positions on defense, and used his strong frame to wall up offensive players on drives. With the ball in his hands, VanDis looked comfortable driving to the basket and finishing through contact. One thing that really stood out to me was VanDis’ willingness to make the extra pass. He understands how basketball should be played, and values each possession offensively. VanDis had a strong showing this weekend.
Henry Spann Henry Spann 6’3″ | SF Elkhorn South | 2025 NE was one of the tougher kids in camp on Sunday. He plays with a ton of heart and passion, which most people lack. At 6’3, he is a strong and sturdy wing with great energy and activity. Spann did a nice job of attacking bad closeouts and finishing at the rim. He also knocked in a couple of three point shots when the defense did not react quick enough. For his size, Spann is an excellent rebounder, and is not afraid to mix it up inside. I enjoyed watching him play because of the toughness and pride he plays with.
Highlights
Jase Ostblom
Jase Ostblom
Jase Ostblom had a solid outing at the Expo this weekend. The wing out of Louisville, Nebraska is capable of scoring by attacking the rim and with his back to the basket. He had several tough takes and finishes at the rim. He’s also a solid rebounder and defender. Ostblom forced several turnovers because of his ball pressure and intensity in which he plays with. I saw a ton of positive things from Jase Ostblom this weekend.
Garrison Bowhay
Garrison Bowhay
The first thing that stood out to me about Garrison Bowhay was his confident approach to the game. No matter his matchup, he constantly looks to make a play. In one of the games I caught, Bowhay went ballistic from behind the arc. He is a true shooter with range that extends behind the three point arc. With the ball in his hands, Bowhay is crafty enough to create his own shot as well. He had a nice camp, and earned a “top performer” label from one of his games this weekend.
As one of the top guards in the state, and the highest ranked prospect at the camp, I was ecstatic to watch Lazerek Houston Lazerek Houston 6’0″ | PG Lincoln Norttar | 2025 State NE play this past weekend. Unfortunately, Houston suffered an injury on a drive to the basket in the first game of the day. While his play was limited due to his injury, he looked really good in the little I saw of him. Houston created plays for himself and had a couple of beautiful, no-look passes to his teammates. He is a true point guard with an elite scoring ability. Once he regains full health, he will be a serious problem in Class A with Lincoln Northstar.