Prospect Spotlight: Jonas VanderWoude

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some high quality unsigned players around the state of Michigan for college coaches to see. These players could be valuable additions to a program at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223504' first='Jonas' last='VanderWoude']</strong> is one such athlete. Let's take a closer look at VanderWoude as a player and a prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Name:</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223504' first='Jonas' last='VanderWoude']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Graduation Year:</strong> 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Height:</strong> 6'3"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Position:</strong> Shooting Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>School:</strong> Forest Hills Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grassroots:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2077017' first='Grand' last='Rapids Storm']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Strengths Of His Game:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting - VanderWoude is a solid shooter with range that extends beyond the arc. He can hit jumpers off the dribble and in rhythm off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playmaking - He can force the defense to react off the bounce and can create for himself and his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Passing - VanderWoude is a terrific passer, especially as an off the ball shooting guard. A coach can rely on him to get buckets if need be, but they can also rely on him to get the ball to an open teammate or a hot hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball IQ - We said above that he's a playmaker, but that doesn't sum it all up. He's a smart playmaker that makes good decisions and makes the RIGHT play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Basketball Goals For This Season:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"This season I want to compete for a conference championship and win district." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223504' first='Jonas' last='VanderWoude']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Long Term Basketball Goals:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Long term basketball goal is to play basketball in college." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223504' first='Jonas' last='VanderWoude']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223504' first='Jonas' last='VanderWoude']</strong> is a next level talent that will be a great asset to a next level program. He's a natural scorer that's currently averaging better than 20 points per game. He doesn't just score, but he does it an a very efficient manner. VanderWoude is shooting around 50% from 3 point range and around 60% from the field. He's shooting over 90% from the free throw line. In addition, he is a leader on and off the floor. The type of young man to build a culture around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->