Recruiting Report: Yaakema Rose (2017)
Springfield Lanphier 2017 point guard Yaakema Rose is a stocky 5’9” floor general that is strong and athletic. The junior is best making quick and attacking moves off the bounce in the lane and while in the transition game. Can…
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Continue ReadingSpringfield Lanphier 2017 point guard Yaakema Rose is a stocky 5’9” floor general that is strong and athletic. The junior is best making quick and attacking moves off the bounce in the lane and while in the transition game. Can knock down a runner and an occasional catch and shoot three. Rose is a quality defender especially in the full court pressuring the ball. For the next level he will need to show more PG skills to max out his value.
He discussed Lanphier’s early season.
“We are coming together great. We are just trying to get used to playing with each other and everybody finding their role.”
With so many quality point guards on a team how do they all work together?
“You just give it to whoever has the hot hand or the mismatch. You just want to go to them.”
He is getting mail from several schools.
“I am still getting letters from Western Illinois, Air Force, Illinois State, and Cornell.”
Rose spoke to what he brings to a program at the next level.
“I bring a lot of energy and defense. I can do it on both ends of the floor and rebound.”