Jacob Kelbel
Jacob Kelbel
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Chris Robinson | Prep Hoops Scout
Kelbel was a relentless downhill attacker for Team 2, using quickness and a tight handle to get to the rim. His aggressive drives put pressure on defenses and frequently earned him trips to the free throw line. Kelbel showed strong decision-making in traffic and never let up with his motor, making him one of the tougher guards to contain from start to finish.
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Read EvaluationChris Robinson | Prep Hoops Scout
Kelbel proved to have a good motor. He spaced the floor out in a major major way for team 4. He showed a high level understanding of where to be and get to in the right moment.
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Read EvaluationChris Robinson | Prep Hoops Scout
Kelbel is a high IQ guard who ran with Wisconsin Playmakers over the summer. The 5’8 guard was very crafty with the ball in his hands. He possessed high level ball security, and kept defenders at distance on his hip. His movement off of the ball allowed for him to get some very clean looks at the basket from distance. Most impressive was his ability to space the floor overall on the offensive end.
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Jacob Kelbel
Jacob
Kelbel
6'0" | PG
Altoona | 2029
WI
showcased a strong ability to pop out to the left wing, where he was consistently open for three-pointers off the catch. Kelbel also showcased the skill to create his own shot by taking his defender to the right before swiftly spinning to his left hand, allowing him a straight-line drive to the rim.
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Read EvaluationDevontae Cobb | Prep Hoops Scout
Jacob Kelbel
Jacob
Kelbel
6'0" | PG
Altoona | 2029
WI
showcased a well-rounded scoring arsenal from multiple levels of the floor, both in isolation and within the flow of the game. Proficient from beyond the arc, he could score off the bounce, the catch, or the dribble-handoff with a smooth, high release. His skill set made him effective in the mid-range game, using a creative dribble to pull up smoothly. At the rim, Kelbel played with balanced body control and craftiness, converting shots even against traffic. He drove to the basket with fluidity and finesse, utilizing his off-hand and footwork to maintain space from defenders.
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