Prospect Spotlight: Chase Rogers (2018)
Chase Rogers knew he would have to step up as a playmaker during his junior season at Evergreen.
He saw good action as a sophomore on an experienced team, largely playing the role as a catch-and-shoot weapon.
The Cougars needed more out of him this season.
“Last year I had a senior on my team who loved to pass the ball,” Rogers said. “He would pass up an open 3-pointer for an extra pass every time. He would always pass me the ball, so I shot a lot more my sophomore year. This year I had to adapt to the point guard role and bring the ball up every time and pass more and create more for my teammates.”
Rogers, a 6-foot 2018 point guard, did just this season. Rogers became the creating catalyst on a team that made a run all the way to the 4A state quarterfinals, averaging 3.7 assists to go with 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and two steals per game.
Rogers enters his final club season with B&B Academy as a small-college guard prospect to watch. He worked tirelessly on his ball-handling during the offseason between his sophomore and junior campaigns, crediting B&B director Stephen Bahl with helping him hone his fundamentals.
“We really like to move the ball and play at a fast pace and shoot the ball and have fun,” Rogers said. “I like that coach Bahl stresses toughness and effort instead of just going out and playing. I like the team-oriented part of it.”
Rogers and his coach at Evergreen, Scott Haebe, set out this season to help develop the player as a multi-faceted guard who could attack defenses in multiple ways. Rogers believes he came a long way as a player at both ends, particularly with his ability to score and create as an offensive player.
“One thing my coach stressed was getting in the paint more,” the point guard added. “As a sophomore, I sometimes fell in love with the three too much. So I got in the paint a lot more this year.”
Rogers helped Evergreen finish with a 20-6 record while playing in arguably the toughest league in 4A. A high-academic student with a 4.0 GPA and a score of 29 on the ACT, Rogers is eager to show schools during his final club season all the things he can bring to a program.
“I’d like to improve to the point to get to a D-II school, or just get as far as I can go,” Rogers said. “I’m ready to put in the work this year.”