Mt. Carmel 2029 Heard Talks About Growth as Freshman and Game

Mt. Carmel small forward DK Heard DK Heard 6'5" | SF Mt. Carmel | 2029 IL is a high-motor small forward that has a ton of projectability.  Plus athlete that was excellent in the two games we saw him at Prep Hoops Windy City War.  The Mt. Carmel long and rangy wing sealed in the high/low game, showed nice footwork around the cup, and took his defender off the bounce for scores at the cup.  Big time athlete that excels in transition and playing above the rim.  His mid-range shot looked on point knocking in several 15 foot shots.  Passed it well on the move and out of the high-post area to cutters.  Lengthy defender who competes on that end.

We spoke with the talented wing about his freshman season at Mt. Carmel.

“My freshman season went alright.  It was adapting to a new coaching staff.  Mid-season I started to adapt well and we started to get a lot of positive progress.”

You could tell that it really clicked for Heard specially and the Caravan as a team at the Pekin Holiday Tournament where they got second place.

“We did a lot of team bonding.  We got to know each other even better.  It really brought our team chemistry up.”

How would he break down his game for those who have not seen him play to this point?

“I take pride in defense.  I play the right way.  I can score when it is needed.  I pretty much do everything.”

Look for Heard to continue to make noise this summer with both Mt. Carmel and the Mac Irvin Fire 15U.