Eric’s Mid-Week Evaluations: Week 4
The season is in full swing and we are knocking out games left and right. This edition of our Mid-Week Evaluations are from some film we watching with Western vs. Northwestern and Fort Wayne Concordia and Fort Wayne Canterbury from…
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Continue ReadingThe season is in full swing and we are knocking out games left and right. This edition of our Mid-Week Evaluations are from some film we watching with Western vs. Northwestern and Fort Wayne Concordia and Fort Wayne Canterbury from this Monday through Thursday.
#31 Blake Constable – 6’6 C 2019 – Western (IN)
**8 points against Northwestern (IN)**
Blake is a solid low post presence who can be pretty effective. He was solid down low, grabbing quite a few rebounds and able to make some offense off of those. He drew quite a few fouls based on his size and was good at the free throw line. He was willing to stretch out to three but the jumper isn’t ready for that yet. Could be a good project big to take a look at later on that can develop once in college.
#20 Kyle Sanders – 5’11 PG 2021 – Western (IN)
**11 points against Northwestern (IN)**
Sanders is a solid lead guard who was as active as anyone in this game. Was great defensively and on the boards. Willing to dive to make the big play and so quick to track down the rebound. Came out of nowhere a lot of times. He was able to drive to get to the rim and had a nice up and under finish as well as an and-one late in the game. Creative on offense and tough enough to make some plays. With a little more size, he could really turn into a player the next two years.
#24 Evan Kretz – 6’4 SF 2022 – Western (IN)
**2 points against Northwestern (IN)**
While he didn’t get much playing time, he was a guy we wanted to see. The undersize forward was active on the boards and with more time would have racked up more stats. But, his bucket was impressive with a drive with his right hand into a pull-up floater from 8’ out. He’s got the ability to make plays and some solid one’s with the ball in his hands. With time, should be a solid prospect for Western.
#22 Tayson Parker – 6’1 PG 2020 – Northwestern (IN)
**24 points against Western (IN)**
Parker is a solid combo guard that looks more and more like a high-end scorer that should stick. His jumper looks better and he’s gotten bigger as well. Just as athletic and fast as before but was maybe a little more reserved on his drives to the rim. Showed off his shooting with a catch-and-shoot three and a straight pull-up in transition. Also, had a nice mid-range pull-up baseline from the right wing. Drew a ton of fouls and locked in at the free throw line. Still a little wild in his shot selection at times but when he looked for good shots, he made most of them.
#5 Ben Harris – 6’3 SG 2019 – Northwestern (IN)
**19 points against Western (IN)**
Harris is a big guard that shot the ball at a high level. With his 19 points, he had 15 of them coming from threes. All off the catch but seemed to handle the ball pretty well. Was able to drive and create and play away from the arc, drawing a lot of fouls as well and shooting just as good from the free throw line. Not real tall or skilled with the ball in his hands but just enough to take advantage. Likely a 2 at the next level and could defend a few wing spots.
#3 Jadon Dance – 6’2 SG 2019 – Fort Wayne Concordia (IN)
**11 points against Fort Wayne Canterbury (IN)**
Dance is a big, strong guard who can play on or off the ball. He’s got a good sense to use his body more now than during the summer, shielding the ball on some takes to the rim. The only real thing we want to see more from Jadon is aggressiveness. He’s just not a guy that actively tries to score all the time. When he did, at least in this game, shots came up short. He’s definitely better than that, just needed to focus on the finishing ability.
#14 Brayden Pearson – 6’2 SG 2020 – Fort Wayne Concordia (IN)
**11 points against Fort Wayne Canterbury (IN)**
Pearson is a tall off guard that showed some defensively ability, jumping into passing lanes and using his size and length to steal and finish. Shot looked solid at the line and had 11 points in the first quarter. Like his rebounding ability for his size and position, likes to rise and catch high. Good guy to rebound and start a fast break because of his ability to handle against some pressure in the open floor.
#23 Landen Jordan – 6’7 PF 2021 – Fort Wayne Concordia (IN)
**10 points against Fort Wayne Canterbury (IN)**
Landen is a big, strong forward who looks more mobile and in shape than during the summer. Was pretty active and got up and down the floor really well. Showed he can play in the post a bit, with a little lefty floater on a back-down and a right handed finish. He’s just got to get more effective down there and it starts with more repetition. Seem more like he was playing faced. Shot is a little off and needs touched up. Did show some solid defensive ability, blocking a shot on the wing in a close out and versatility to switch on to perimeter players. He’s raw but the upside and frame are there and not so far away that he doesn’t take off here quickly.
#30 Will Shank – 6’1 PG 2021 – Fort Wayne Canterbury (IN)
**15 points, 6 rebounds against Fort Wayne Concordia (IN)**
Shank is a growing guard who is quite a bit more filled out and taller than a year ago. He’s also a little more aggressive and was hunting points in this game. Thought he had moments in this game where he had to play more physical and now with the improved frame he was able to do that. He’s a high-end shooter but with the added size, more likely that he can be an effective off guard. Could still play the point but something to watch over the next year or so.
#4 Noah Wolfe – 5’11 PG 2020 – Fort Wayne Canterbury (IN)
**19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists against Fort Wayne Concordia (IN)**
Wolfe is a smaller lead guard but has a really competitive jumper. Was good pulling up in transition and off the catch early in the game. He’s shooting 9/24 for 38% on the year from deep. Shot 132 triples last season for 31%. Can rebound the ball well and looks like he has a frame that can be strong against bigger defenders. Looks like he is a little more aggressive in that regard.