Prospect Spotlight: Jonas VanderWoude
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. Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central…
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Continue ReadingThere 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. Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI is one such athlete. Let’s take a closer look at VanderWoude as a player and a prospect.
Name: Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI
Graduation Year: 2024
Height: 6’3″
Position: Shooting Guard
School: Forest Hills Central
Grassroots: Grand Rapids Storm
Strengths Of His Game:
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.
Playmaking – He can force the defense to react off the bounce and can create for himself and his teammates.
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.
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.
Basketball Goals For This Season:
“This season I want to compete for a conference championship and win district.” – Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI
Long Term Basketball Goals:
“Long term basketball goal is to play basketball in college.” – Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI
Notes:
Jonas VanderWoude Jonas VanderWoude 6'3" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI 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.