Oshkosh North Blows Past Fond Du Lac
FOND DU LAC — In a Fox Valley Association battle with Fond Du Lac (6-10), Oshkosh North (15-1) was able to keep pace with Kaukauna atop the standings Friday night..
Quincy Anderson – 2018 – G – Oshkosh North
Generating some late Division 1 interest, Anderson didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of Friday night. Still, it’s easy to see why D1 programs are doing their homework here.
Next to Tyrese Haliburton, Anderson has to play more off the ball, but does handle the point duties when the Iowa State commit heads to the bench. An efficient 3-point shooter with a quick trigger, the lefty has an effortless stroke from beyond the arc. Anderson loves to size his man up on the wing and if his defender’s hand is down, there’s a good chance of a shot going up.
Anderson is a skilled ball handler with some electric handles. He can break people down in the half court and has added some good muscle to power his way into the lane when his defender is able to keep up.
While he finished with just nine points, Anderson’s defense was a game changer. Always looking to pick the ball handler’s pocket, Anderson got after people and forced a number of turnovers. Every time Fond Du Lac made a pass to his side, it felt like Anderson was either jumping it or already in his opponent’s shorts.
Tyrese Haliburton – 2018 – PG – Oshkosh North
Haliburton is going to have a great career for Steve Prohm and Iowa State. It’s hard to imagine a better fit when you think about Haliburton’s ability to facilitate and run a team, surrounded by those type of athletes in that uptempo system.
The way Hailburton runs the show is unparalleled in the state of Wisconsin. Nobody gets his team organized quicker. Immediately off a miss/make, Haliburton makes himself available to teammates. He doesn’t waste dribbles and pushes the ball up the floor with the pass. If he does have to play in the half court, Haliburton surveys the floor like a pro, seeing all four teammates at once, and always seems to get his team a great look. There’s a reason why the Spartans average over 80 points per game and have hit 90-plus five times and it starts with Haliburton.
The Cyclone commit put the game away quickly, kicking things off with a couple dunks and assists. At halftime, Haliburton had 13 points and five dimes, more than enough to give Oshkosh North an all but insurmountable lead.
Defensively, Haliburton flustered Fondy at the top or the side of the 1-3-1 zone. His length at 6-foot-6 makes it very hard for opponents to throw over the top or around him. Haliburton ignited a ton of fast break opportunities by getting his hands into the passing lanes and causing havoc.
Haliburton finished with 21 points and six assists in the win.
Matt Hickey – 2019 – PF – Oshkosh North
It’s tough to say what kind of collegiate upside Hickey has. At 6-foot-1, 240-pounds, Hickey is undersized for the interior.
However, when it comes to being a star in his role, few do it better.
A prospect that just relishes the dirty work, Hickey killed Fondy inside, grabbing offensive rebounds and converting tough finishes in traffic. Oshkosh North may not run anything specifically for him, but they definitely don’t mind when the ball comes his way. Hickey has excellent touch around the basket and has a knack for using the rim to shield himself from shot blockers.
Hickey often sucked the life out of the Cardinals. As hard as it was to get Oshkosh North to miss a shot, when they did, Hickey was usually found cleaning up the mess and generating second chance opportunities. A big body with a high motor, Hickey just wanted the ball more than everyone else.
90 percent of the game is still played below the rim and Hickey definitely takes that to heart, making the most of his time on the floor, despite ideal athleticism.
Caden Krug – 2019 – SG – Fond Du Lac
With Fond Du Lac’s leading scorer Drew Jorgensen bottled up most of the game, Krug took advantage of his opportunities.
Krug finished with a team-high 19 points, including five 3-pointers. The 6-foot-1 junior really worked the baselines well against the 1-3-1 zone. Against a long, athletic defense, Krug was able to set his feet and snap off his shot in a hurry.
When defenders were forced to pay extra attention, Krug did a nice job of creating and scoring off the bounce. Taking advantage of the overplay, Krug worked his way into the paint and kicked to open shooters or pull-up from mid-range.
Quintin Winterfeldt – 2019 – SF – Fond Du Lac
Winterfeldt has the makings of a solid Division 3/small school prospect.
An intriguing, slashing forward, Winterfeldt created plenty of offense for Fondy Saturday night. He was instrumental as a facilitator, getting into the teeth of the defense, drawing defenders, and kicking to open 3-point shooters. As a result, the Cardinals nailed 14 triples.
Against the zone, Winterfeldt hit his short corner jumpers and extended his range beyond the arc, knocking in two 3-pointers. If an open jumper wasn’t available, Winterfeldt looked to slash and wasn’t fazed by contact at the rim, converting some tough finishes inside.
Defensively, Winterfeldt is a bit of a tone setter. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and isn’t afraid to commit hard fouls if it means not giving up an easy basket.