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<p>Old school as I am, I had my pen and paper hard at work at the Prep Hoops Michigan Freshman Showcase. A lot of talent showed up for the event in Grand Rapids, so I had page after page of player notes. I'm going to share with you today a little bit of what I had written down in my notes.</p>
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<p>You can find additional Freshman Showcase coverage below!</p>
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<p>As a reminder – The Expo: Michigan is coming up for juniors and seniors! Use code word “HankampHoops25” for a discount when registering.</p>
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<p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1627/register">https://events.prephoops.com/e/1627/register</a></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Athletic</p>
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<p>- Just physically dominating on the glass</p>
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<p>- Power move on right side = foul</p>
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<p>- Doesn't rely on his athleticism as much = willing to work his game </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Attack big and scores with touch over the top</p>
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<p>- No look dump off for assist</p>
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<p>- Contested wing 3 - multi level scorer</p>
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<p>- Looks more than high school ready both physically and mentally</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Drive left baseline - kick to mid range shooter</p>
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<p>- Drive right - on target dish in paint over the top</p>
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<p>- Comfortable working from a lot of different spots on the floor</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Drive right across lane = scoop finish for 2 - ball control</p>
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<p>- Speed burst with ball = drive and finish at rim</p>
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<p>- At his best when trying to get downhill and make plays </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Crossover and puts defender on his hip - dish to shooter - unselfishness got team an even better look</p>
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<p>- Crossover and steps into a wing 3</p>
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<p>- Tons of upside - solid frame for a freshman</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Catch and shoot triple from wing - smooth transition</p>
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<p>- Looks like he can play on or off the ball with effectiveness</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Uses pivot foot to create space and finishes off 2 feet </p>
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Old school as I am, I had my pen and paper hard at work at the Prep Hoops Michigan Freshman Showcase. A lot of talent showed up for the event in Grand Rapids, so I had page after page of player notes. I'm going to share with you today a little bit of what I had written down in my notes.
You can find additional Freshman Showcase coverage below!
- Doesn't rely on his athleticism as much = willing to work his game
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- Looks more than high school ready both physically and mentally
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- Drive left baseline - kick to mid range shooter - Drive right - on target dish in paint over the top - Comfortable working from a lot of different spots on the floor
- Drive right across lane = scoop finish for 2 - ball control - Speed burst with ball = drive and finish at rim - At his best when trying to get downhill and make plays
- Crossover and puts defender on his hip - dish to shooter - unselfishness got team an even better look - Crossover and steps into a wing 3 - Tons of upside - solid frame for a freshman
- Catch on the move and flip in over the top - all in 1 motion - control of ball and body through the entire play
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- Uses pivot foot to create space and finishes off 2 feet
- Spins to right for a turn and score
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Subscribing doesn't change who the Scout covers, it changes who gets to see it.
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