Heat Showcase 2015 notes
Plenty of talent was on hand at Augsburg for the Heat Showcase, an event that drew college coaches from multiple divisions. NHR was on site and got to see many familiar faces along with a few new ones… let’s get…
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Continue ReadingPlenty of talent was on hand at Augsburg for the Heat Showcase, an event that drew college coaches from multiple divisions. NHR was on site and got to see many familiar faces along with a few new ones… let’s get into the notes.
James Streeter, Totino Grace senior — Streeter shows flashes of dominance with his 6-foot-9 frame. The consistency isn’t there as much as you’d like, but when he’s feeling mean, he can push around the opposition and finish around the hoop. He also displayed a smooth baseline jumper and some nimble drives.
Sean Sutherlin, Irondale junior — The Heat program loves their Irondale kids, and Sutherlin showed some really nice activity around the hoop for a smaller guy. He had a couple fearless drives that ended in points.
Parker Fox, Mahtomedi junior — I’ve got a feeling that this is a kid on the rise. He has grown a couple inches lately, and he’s now up to 6-6. He plays with a hungry demeanor and a nose for the hoop, preferring high-percentage shots to jumpers. Between games, he showed a few really nice dunks for a 16-year-old. He turned more than a few heads yesterday.
Teathaloach Pal, Fridley senior — He joined several other Fridley players at the event, and when you consider him and Shyheem Murray paired together, there’s a lot of length on that team. Pal is long, active, and primed for a big winter.
Quinton Siebenahler, Luverne senior — 6-8 and powerful, Q handled business and finished around the rim with several opportune dunks. He's a high-percentage worker who seems like a really good teammate. You don't have to doubt his motor; he keeps the energy going throughout any contest, showcase or official game.
Lamar Wood, Patrick Henry junior — 6-foot-7 and transferring in from Illinois, Wood was a kid that was great to see for the first time. He was as long as advertised, sporting a big-time wingspan and easily finishing dunks from a standing point. A block on Wadlington was especially impressive. We’d like to see more of him in an organized setting, but our early guess is that he’s a difference-maker for the Patriots from day one this winter.
Elijah Johnson, Tartan junior — Whoa, this kid can get up. Although there’s plenty of young talent at Tartan already, you have to wonder if there’s a spot in the rotation for someone with bounce like Elijah.
Krisean Coffee, Mankato East senior — Krisean is another kid who we were seeing for the first time. Moving in from the Rockford area, Coffee is a 6-foot-3 senior with a nice highlight tape from last year. He showed a lot of the same stuff yesterday; assertive decisions, a quick pull-up jumper, the ability to break down a defender. Mankato East is worth a viewing this winter, as there are a few other sleepers down there in addition to Coffee.
Jaylon Metcalf, St. Croix Prep, sophomore — Jaylon looked unfazed playing with older kids, something that must carry over from a freshman campaign on varsity. He’s a calm distributor with developing skills. Will he replace Gutierrez’s 50-point nights? Doubtful, but he might be the next man up at SCP.
Adreon Wadlington, North St. Paul, senior — Good to see Adreon back playing after fighting an extended illness. He also looks to be in better shape, just in time for senior year; at one point, he scored four straight buckets for his team and didn’t seem winded. If I’m an MCAC juco, I’d take a good look at Adreon this year.
CJ Woda, Heritage Christian, junior — CJ is crafty and creative. Both RJ and I enjoyed his fake behind-the-back to a lay-up scoop. He’s a small-school player, but don’t leave him off your D3 prospects list.