UW-Platteville Team Camp Player Evaluations Part I
6-1 GF Nick Timmerman, Dubuque Senior (2019) — Timmerman reminds me a lot of former Iowa City West guard Alex Henderson. They’ve got similar builds and a very similar skill set. He’s capable of stretching the floor with his ability…
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Continue Reading6-1 GF Nick Timmerman, Dubuque Senior (2019) — Timmerman reminds me a lot of former Iowa City West guard Alex Henderson. They’ve got similar builds and a very similar skill set. He’s capable of stretching the floor with his ability to shoot from the arc, can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim, where he’s a solid finisher, and he’s tough as nails. Defensively, he’s got the ability to defend any perimeter spot with his athleticism and physicality, and he’s a very strong rebounder. He’ll be one of the best “glue guys” in the state for a Senior team that will be very good over the course of the next three seasons.
5-10 G Carter Stevens, Dubuque Senior (2018) — Few players in the state are as fun to watch as Stevens when he gets it going – he’s a scoring machine who’s capable of taking over a game for periods of time. Despite his stature, he’s not afraid to attack the rim, where he excels at drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line. He’s a very good shooter off the dribble, with extended range, and a plus mid-range game. He moves very fluidly off the ball, doing a nice job using screens to help free himself for looks, and he’s not afraid to stick his nose in the paint and rebound. He’s still got some work to do on the defensive end, but much of that will come simply with adding strength. He’s got good lateral movement and plays the passing lanes off the ball well.
6-4 F Noah Carter, Dubuque Senior (2019) — I’ve been a huge fan of Carter ever since my first viewing of him back in December. He just keeps getting better and better, adding more to his already immense offensive arsenal. He’s capable of scoring at all three levels, showcasing a high-level ability to stretch the defense from the arc. Where he’s truly exceptional, however, is on the block. His footwork is advanced, and he’s able to score at angles that look impossible. His touch and feel around the rim is incredible.
6-7 PF Dre’ Presswood, Dubuque Senior (2017) — Presswood is a very raw big man for Senior, but has intriguing qualities in him. He’s very long and athletic, runs the floor well and could become an impact player on the glass and on the defensive end with more repetition. His offensive skill set leaves much to be desired at this point, but anything they get out of him on that end would just be an added bonus.
6-2 PG Lucas Duax, Dubuque Hempstead (2018) — The first thing that jumps out about Duax is it appears that he has had a substantial growth spurt. He now has very good size for the PG spot at this level, and is able to play even bigger with tremendous length. He’s a smooth athlete who glides down the floor, plays with good pace and is a solid ball handler. He had a great sequence in my viewing in which he played great defense, forcing a turnover, took the ball the other way and made a beautiful behind-the-back move to lose the defender in an open court 1-on-1, transitioning into an effortless dunk. He showcased a little bit of everything in his arsenal in a five-second span. He’s very good in the pick-and-roll, with the ability to turn the corner and get to the rim, and he’s a good passer with solid court vision. The only “weakness” that was evident in my viewing was his perimeter shot, and even that wasn’t bad (35% shooter last season).
6-5 SF Keith Johnson, Dubuque Hempstead (2018) — My colleague T.J. Rushing was very high on Johnson after seeing him with Tri-State Steam, and now I know why. He’s a long, lanky wing who has explosive athletic ability. He’s constantly in attack mode, looking to get to the rim anytime he touched the ball. He showed a solid mid-range jumper, with a smooth, high release. He also showed the ability to shoot off the catch, curling off a screen into a free-throw line jump shot that was a thing of beauty. He’s strong on the glass on both ends of the floor, and with his length, athletic ability and quickness, he can guard multiple positions and isn’t lost when he switches onto a point guard while playing ball screens.