Recruiting Report: Brady Peterson (2016)
Update on 10/1/15 by Alex Conover Photo credit: Tim K of Breakdown Sports USA Princeton guard Brady Peterson’s junior season didn’t end so well. That’s part of why he’s gearing up for a big winter. “We won six games last…
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Continue ReadingUpdate on 10/1/15 by Alex Conover
Photo credit: Tim K of Breakdown Sports USA
Princeton guard Brady Peterson’s junior season didn’t end so well. That’s part of why he’s gearing up for a big winter.
“We won six games last year and I missed the last four games of regular season plus playoffs with a broken hand,” he told NHR. “Not really a successful year on paper, but we are returning almost all of our guys and we are looking towards a great season. Our tough Mississippi 8 conference should strengthen us for a solid section title run.”
With the hand healed and his senior year underway, Peterson is doing what it takes to become a strong prospect on the court and in the classroom.
“So far this fall, I’m concentrating on my schoolwork and seeing results,” Peterson said. “I have a 3.9 GPA at the moment. Lifting is also a main focus, as I’m targeting the 185-pound weight range. I’m currently 6-foot-3 and 180 lbs.
“I’m playing shooting guard, but my coach said I will switch back and forth from the point back to the wing. With Fury Jordan, it was hard to take on a ‘role player’ role when I’m so used to having the ball in my hands, but I thought my passing and court vision improved significantly this summer. I’m still working on ball handling, finishing at the rim and my pull-up jumpshot.”
Peterson has emerged as a nice outstate wing prospect for area D3s and NAIAs. Campus visits are well underway this fall.
“I visited Bethel and Northwestern about a month ago and was really impressed by both schools. Overnight visits are soon to come. I have also recently seen Gustavus and Augsburg, and Hamline is in October. Other UMACs and MIACs are contacting me, and I’m thinking about setting up visits to Mayville State and Luther.
“I look at the academics first. I haven’t decided on a major yet, but that will play a big factor in my decision. I watch the behavior of the players on and off the court and if they respect their coaches. Another factor is the vision the coaches have for me, and the role they think I will have.”