NEPSAC Profiles: Kimball Union Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, the&nbsp;<em>NEPSAC Profiles</em>&nbsp;series continues with a look at Kimball Union Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Located in Meriden, New Hampshire, KUA is a private boarding school that competes in the&nbsp;<em>NEPSAC AA</em>&nbsp;division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kimball Union will be led this winter by [player_tooltip player_id='2396720' first='Isaiah' last='Henderson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2312978' first='John' last='Kelley'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson, who will head to <strong><em>Siena</em></strong> next fall, is a big time shot maker on the wing. He's one of the best pure shooters from behind the arc in New England and also showcases next level athleticism as a slasher and finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelley, a <strong><em>Saint Michael's</em></strong> commit, is a mobile big man with an advanced skill set and feel for the game. He supplies a good amount of rim protection, can guard on the perimeter in switches, and is capable of stepping out and knocking down deep jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are seven more prospects that should have a major impact for the Wildcats:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malcolm Albert</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high academic originally from the west coast, Albert is a big guard that has a great feel for the game. He's a terrific shooter from behind the arc and is capable of guarding either spot in the back-court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2452977' first='Brandon' last='Arnold']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high level lead guard, Arnold has great positional size, nice burst, and a solid feel for the game. He can score at all three levels, does a great job of running the offense, and has lockdown potential on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tobey Bellows</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A post-grad from Vermont, Bellows is a 6'4" wing that just knows how to play. He does a good job as a ball mover, can knock down shots off the catch, and is capable of finishing at the rim against size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1529124' first='Nathan' last='Clay']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A well built guard, Clay is ultra competitive and continuously makes winning plays. He's capable of scoring at all three levels, can play on or off the ball, and isn't afraid to dive on the floor for a loose ball or take a charge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2325783' first='Merrick' last='Smith']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'10" big man originally from Maine, Smith does a good job as a rim runner and offers a steady amount of rim protection. He's a good athlete that should only continue to get better as he adds strength. For a big man, he impresses with his ability to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2465145' first='Gideon' last='Vonderheid']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vonderheid is a reclassed junior from Pennsylvanian that makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, is able to knock down tough shots off the bounce, and has impressive floor vision as a passer. With good positional size, he's a multi-positional defender too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532449' first='Charlie' last='Williams']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A <strong><em>Bates</em></strong> commit, Williams will do a little bit of everything for <em>KUA</em> this winter. At 6'6", he's a physically imposing wing with next level athleticism that plays with a high basketball IQ. He can defend anywhere on the floor, does a great job on the glass, and is an instinctive cutter that can finish with authority at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->