Puttkammer is a defensive specialist who will play a big role in Legacy’s success this season. He applies nonstop pressure to opposing ball handlers, uses active hands to force errant passes and consistently creates turnovers. His ability to guard multiple positions adds valuable versatility on the defensive end. Offensively he complements that impact as a reliable spot up shooter with quality touch and a polished mid range game. Puttkammer’s energy, toughness and two way contribution make him a key piece in the lineup

Puttkammer has been absolutely everywhere on defense today, just hounding opposing guards with nonstop pressure. He’s doing an excellent job of cutting off drives, making it tough for players to get to the rim and forcing them to look for other options to score. He’s already tallied at least 4 steals across the first two games, and his physical play is helping keep his team in the mix, especially when the game gets tight. Puttkammer is closing out on opponents hard to shut down a drive and getting his hands in the passing lanes. He’s been a huge defensive presence, and it’s clear he’s a difference-maker on that end of the floor

Puttkammer’s well rounded impact for Legacy, bringing quick instincts on either end of the floor,  the guard is comfortable playing at the varsity pace. Holding his own the point of attack, the guard is fairly quick shifting his hips, comfortable walling off the lane when necessary against backcourt matchups. Showing comfort to space the floor when given an opening, he brings that essential energizing presence off the bench at Legacy. 

Puttkamer slides in like a glove with Legacy’s lineups, providing steady scoring off the ball thanks to his active off-ball movement. Comfortable stretching the floor off the catch, he draws immediate gravity to be a threat from distance or attack the closeout to pressure the rim. His quick processing speeds have let him succeed at the varsity level with this Legacy group, consistently finding the open teammate off the kick or for a receiving baseline cutter. The sophomore guard has put up 5.1 points and 2.4 assists per game.