CornShark Shootout Player Evals: Wings/Bigs
2016 Jake Kluender, Spencer, 6’6 SF Athleticism has always been a strength of Kluender’s, and it was on full display last Saturday in Des Moines. His four dunks were by far more than any other player at the event —…
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Continue Reading2016 Jake Kluender, Spencer, 6’6 SF
Athleticism has always been a strength of Kluender’s, and it was on full display last Saturday in Des Moines. His four dunks were by far more than any other player at the event — three of them alley-oops. His ability to shoot from deep and put the ball on the floor continues to improve. He is one of 2016’s best available players.
2018 Jonathan Herrick, Boone, 6’6 SF
One of the better surprises of the event, Herrick has morphed into a bonafide top prospect in the state. He’s already ranked in our 2018 top-10 and his ability to score from inside and out, and his prowess at attacking the rim are both top-notch. He’s becoming more aggressive and his length and skill make him a prospect well worth keeping an eye on.
2018 Sebit Kallo, Des Moines Lincoln, SF
Like Herrick, Kallo was one of the better surprises of the event. He has exponentially improved since we last saw him during the summer. And his ability to get to the hoop and finish at, or above the rim make him a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He transferred into Des Moines Lincoln from Boone, and the Railsplitters got a good one.
2017 Kyle Nevitt, Perry, 6’4 SF
We’ve been a big fan of Nevitt’s since we saw him play this spring, and he recently debuted in the top-40 of the new 2017 rankings. His best strength is his athleticism, which he uses best defensively to hound his opponent with his on-ball defense. At 6’4 he is one of the taller guys on Perry, so they had him working from the paint equally as much as from the perimeter. He’s better on the wing right now, and has a nice-looking jumper from mid-range and deep. Look for him to have a big season with the Bluejays.
2016 Canyon Hopkins, Earlham, 6’4 PF
“Moose” was not only the best player with Earlham last weekend, but also the team's coach, a player/coach. He’s clearly the leader of this group, and he continued to prove that he's been working on his perimeter skills. Look for the 6’4 bruiser to score more from beyond the arc this season, but still get his down low too.
2018 Matt Chitty, Nevada, 6’4 PF
He’s continuing to develop in the paint. And his ability to get shots off down low, grab rebounds on both ends of the floor, and block shots, make him a guy worth keeping an eye on on the 2018 class.
2016 Ryan Rathje, Perry, 6’5 PF
The Perry junior is a long and versatile post. He’s comfortable shooting the outside shot, and though it’s inconsistent right now, he was able to knock a few in from beyond the arc. He rebounds well for a slender player, partly because of good length, and will be an integral piece to Perry’s success this season.
2017 Jakob Meyer, Johnson, 6’7 PF
His good frame and sheer height are striking, and he towers over the competition. He looks the part of a true center, but he’s able to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim from the perimeter well. Look for him to make an impact with Johnson this season during his first varsity season.