Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp: New Post Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a field 110 players deep, it might be easy for a player to get lost in the shuffle at times. Consequently, I'll kick off a week of coverage by looking at players who don't get lost in the shuffle i.e... really tall guys. Following are some "relatively" new names from the post spot at the Sophomore ID camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3643429' first='Brett' last='Pilat'] <strong>6-8 Plymouth Christian</strong> Easily could have wrote about this player after the Bank Hoops Underclassmen camp. Where he competed well in one of the bigger post groupings I have seen in a while. On Sunday, stood out in more than one way. First and foremost was just the sheer size. With the exception of one prospect (see below) Was the biggest player in the camp by a pretty healthy margin. Secondly and more importantly was the composed nature of his play. Didn't get rushed offensively or force plays. Fundamentally sound and has obviously been well coached. Didn't stray far from the paint. Knows and plays his role well. Can add weight, but I would not label him as slender. Did not seem to mind contact and established deep position often. About the size, I printed 6-8 because the program said 6-8. I believe it is entered by players. Let's just say the Pilat's might want to get out tape measure again. This is a big and skilled old school post with a lot of upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3678921' first='Andrew' last='Fausz'] <strong>6-8 Olivet </strong>I have nothing to do with the composition of teams. Having Pilat (see above) and Fausz was certainly an interesting happenstance. However, it allowed both players to show off other elements of their games. After catching Fausz with BTO Elite this summer. He showed a lot of growth on Sunday. Seemed to be moving better in terms of lateral quickness. Offensively showed the ability to pass out of the high post. Has a projectable frame with broad shoulders that should add weight easily. Won't need to add too much, as he is pretty sturdy already. Accordingly, country strong and isn't going to get pushed off his spot on the block,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3545872' first='Mykez' last='Berry'] <strong>6-4 Dowagiac</strong> The game and frame might develop into a wing long term. However, at this point in his development, I would label the Southwest Michigan prospect as a post. He played that role well with Harbor Impact this spring/summer. On Sunday got to expand his game a bit in this setting. I saw a smooth and easy three in scrimmages. Ran the court fluidly and filled lanes with purpose. Has a long and lanky frame that helps him play taller than his listed height. Good athlete who got off the ground quickly and with explosive vertical elevation. Bigs usually develop later than guards and wing. With three more years to go, the developmental curve is pointed up. The only question is does that arrow swing towards the perimeter or the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3639517' first='Oliver' last='Hayes']<strong> 6-4 Traverse City St Francis</strong> (pictured at top) As a resident of Northern Michigan. Hayes is not a completely new name to me. However, this was a new environment. As a wide-bodied post, I wondered how he would adapt to the up and down and guard centric nature of the scrimmages. In a word (or two) just fine. Moved his feet well on defense. Especially in the 3-on-3 portion. The scrimmages were not too fast him. Was a presence on the low block and showed a soft touch around the basket. Still has ways to go physically. But is in good developmental program both in grassroots and regular season basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2919475' first='William' last='Earl'] <strong>6-5 Warren Cousino</strong> Like Berry, a big player who showed the ability to possibly be a wing. Competed hard on both ends of the court. Above average athleticism with good movement. Slender build but did not seem to mind contact at all. Part of a successful [program_tooltip program_id='2078459' first='Michigan' last='Playmakers'] 15U unit. Accordingly appeared to have some winning intangibles. Didn't force things and appeared to be a good team defender. While the other "Warren" school has earned plenty of headlines of late. Earl could spark a Patriot resurgence in the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2895389' first='Kipton' last='Koning'] <strong>6-5 Hudsonville Unity Christian</strong> I believe I first caught this player last year at this same event. Whenever I saw him last, he is presently bigger and stronger since then. Like a long list of players in the past few years. Has seemingly been aided by the depth of the Unity program. Was most likely able to work through growing pains at the JV level. Confident with the ball in his hands. Has a nice release on his shot. Shot looked best and he appeared most comfortable in the mid range. Good athlete who ran the court quickly and made plays above the rim. Bigs have developed very well in the Unity program. With a new coach in place. That should continue with prospects of Koning's ilk. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->