Melcher has been a huge reason why that the Thunderbirds have started the season 4-1.

Melcher leads the state of Nebraska so far this year with 17 made threes and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. The 6’2″ Sophomore is averaging 17 points in his last three games and 15 points overall. He is shooting with a ton of confidence and efficiency, and he also plays the game incredibly smart. He doesn’t make mistakes often and moves nicely without the ball. Melcher has all the tools to be one of the best scoring guards in the state, and I expect his stock to continue to rise as the season goes on.

Melcher is a rising player in Nebraska and is only a sophomore. Melcher’s calling card is his shooting. He is the kind of player that you can’t lose track of, because if he gets any space, he is looking to fire. As a freshman, he was at 43% on over 130 attempts. Through three games this season, he is 11/24 for 46%, including a deep game-winner to take down Norris. He has a quick release and does a nice job of shot-faking to get defenders in the air.

Another thing I have been impressed with this year is his ability to complement his shooting by getting to the rim. He is crafty at getting to the basket and finishing. He is a player who will be worth keeping an eye on, especially as he gets older and develops physically.