Introducing Mr. Basketball Candidate #5: Kaden Van Regenmorter

Tony Roe November 20, 2024 @ 08:07 PM

As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 5 player, Western Christian wing [player_tooltip player_id='1436462' first='Kaden' last='Van Regenmorter'].   Name: [player_tooltip player_id='1436462' first='Kaden' last='Van Regenmorter'] Height: 6-4 Position: SF School: Western Christian   2023-24 stats: 496 points (19.1/game), 158 rebounds (6.1), 94 assists (3.6), 16 blocks (0.6), 38 steals (1.5), 168-344 FG (48.8%), 69-193 3P (35.8%), 91-107 FT (85.0%) Career stats: 955 points (13.3/game), 345 rebounds (4.8), 254 assists (3.5), 29 blocks (0.4), 93 steals (1.3), 342-649 FG (52.7%), 92-263 3P (35.0%), 179-225 FT (79.6%)   About Van Regenmorter: Van Regenmorter is one of the best pure basketball players in the state. He's a flat-out winner who does everything well on both ends of the floor, using his strength and athleticism to defend bigger bodies or holding his own against quicker guards on the perimeter. On the offensive end, he's a force who can create plays at a high level off the dribble, using his handles, physicality, and vision to find open teammates and create quality looks. He finishes really well around the rim, can step out and stretch the floor, and is excellent in the mid-range.   Why he can win Mr. Basketball: The focal point for the state's premier program, Van Regenmorter has a chance to win a second state title, and help add to Western Christian's record haul of state titles. He should get up into the 1500-point, 500-rebound, 350-assist career mark territory, and he'll probably be playing on Championship Friday, allowing more time for voters to see him play. A decorated player for a highly decorated program, he'll be a serious contender for the award.

As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 5 player, Western Christian wing Kaden Van Regenmorter Kaden Van Regenmorter 6'4" | SF Hull, Western Christian | 2025 State IA .