11p 3r 1s 1b vs Neumann Goretti

-I wish I had gotten over in time to stat his second game to capture the development to his shooting but nonetheless came away impressed with the upgrades in Shime’s game. The handle has sharpened to get him from the wing to the rim quickly by taking advantage of his long strides. He’s increased his lateral mobility, speed, and vertical pop to become a switchable threat at the defensive end and a versatile wing at the opposite end. His help rotations to challenge shots at the rim raise the collective level of play of the teammates around him and I love how his activity has picked up. At the offensive end- he knocked down perimeter jumpers off the catch, threw down some big dunks in transition, and is a much better off-ball mover to give GZ a mobile connector or play-finisher in the paint. The physicality and improvements to his physique from the football field are transferring over well to the hardwood.

15p 2r 1a 6/9 FG vs Sidwell

-Shime might be due for a major bump in our next set of rankings updates if he makes production like we saw this weekend a regular occurence. Shime is a dual sport athlete (football) that can space the floor with his shooting beyond the arc (3/3 vs Sidwell), finish above the rim, and utilize a much-improved bag of pivot/finishing moves to get to the rim. The duality and diversity of his skillset on the wings could spell a bigger role this season for a talented young Gonzaga team that needs to replace graduating depth on the wings in order to chase a WCAC championship.

Patrick Shime Patrick Shime 6'8" | SF/CG Gonzaga College | 2028 State MD delivered his best performance to date, coming off the bench to score 8 points on 3-4 shooting, including 1-2 from beyond the arc. A long and athletic forward, Shime showcased his versatile skillset, using his length to score from the perimeter and disrupt passing lanes. His physical tools and potential make him a prospect to watch both basketball and football.

Patrick can shoot with high efficiency from any range. He sticks out as a mature player that can play in any moment. He has a lot of experience on the big stage already as a rising sophomore, so the bright lights of Gonzaga will likely heighten his performance. Patrick knows where to be on the floor and he impacts the game past his shooting ability. Shime is not afraid to put the ball on the floor and get inside to finish at the rim. He has great size matched with a natural feel for the game. plays both sides of the ball and can immediately come in as a 3&D wing for the Purple Eagles when they need him.

The 6’6″ lefty forward showed a nice shot from multiple levels and some upside in that facet that will continue to develop with the coaching staff at the national powerhouse. Shime’s developing size inside allowed him to control the glass and pile up rebounds, while contesting shots that came his way as well.