Van Nellessen
Van Nellessen
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Clayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
12.8 PPG
7.7 RPG
2.6 BPG
Nellessen is another highly intriguing forward due to his shooting upside off the catch, all at roughly 6’8. Fairly nimble while maneuvering the open floor, they are always a threat to swat away shot attempts while in transition. Opponents must stay alert to avoid Nellessen, given his mobility and wide reach. The Monarch forward stands as one of best unsigned options along the wing.
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Nellessen has been improving his physicality and intuition on the glass over his past two games. Posting 23 and 11 versus Loveland along with 18 and 17 versus Brighton. A tall forward with upside as a spot-up shooter, Nellessen is a worthy collegiate player who will be a tough matchup for Monarch’s initial opponent this playoff race.
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One of the taller forwards in the 2024 class, Nellesen has recorded at least one block in all but two of his games. In his last three games, the forward posted 2, 3, and 2 blocks in those previous matchups. They continue to show value off the ball, either rolling quickly or popping for an open jumper. Monarch stands at 10-4 on the season, remaining one of the more competitive programs in the state.
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Nellesen is an intriguing stretch forward, knocking down an efficient clip beyond the arc throughout his previous season at Monarch and this summer. There is little opponents can do to shut him down, given his notable height advantage. Defensively, the forward is particularly valuable on help side defense, utilizing his particularly wide reach for contests on drives.
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