Prospect Profile: Adam Larson
Thirty minutes before Wisconsin’s Top 250 Expo began, players started filing into the gym. Most laced up their shoes and started to warm up. Some showed off their athleticism by throwing down dunks, while others focused on their jump shot.…
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Continue ReadingThirty minutes before Wisconsin’s Top 250 Expo began, players started filing into the gym. Most laced up their shoes and started to warm up. Some showed off their athleticism by throwing down dunks, while others focused on their jump shot. By chance, Adam Larson was getting ready for the camp at a court that I was standing near. I immediately took notice of Larson’s long arms and feathery jumper. The scrimmages had not even tipped off yet and I was already intrigued by the Fenimore product.
Larson played up to the hype. Prep Hoops Wisconsin’s Evan Flood called the 6-foot-8 forward a “Walking Highlight.” PHW’s Collin Parker also had positive things to say about Larson’s game. “He’s 6’8” entering his junior year, mind you. His dimensions alone could be the catalyst for college interest.”
Length, skill, shot-blocking abilities, and shooting are some of the most important tools to have for basketball players. It can be nearly impossible to find a prospect that possesses all of these. Larson is an aberration. He has a positive wingspan, which allows him to influence shots around the rim. He made 44% of his shots from three last year. And, as the sprinkles on the cupcake, Larson has enough skill to best his opponents on the court. Most prospects have a couple of select items in their toolbox. Larson, on the other hand, rivals a hardware store.
Because he has so many tools, it is not hard to understand why many college programs have taken notice of the junior. Larson says that he has talked to Appalachian State, Holy Cross, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Green Bay, Valparaiso, Boise State, Air Force, and a handful of other Division Two schools.
I was first introduced to Larson during the summer while he played for Wisconsin Playground Club. Larson spoke highly about his experience with WPC.
“I liked it,” he said. “It was very challenging, which was good. There we a lot of highs and lows for me personally but I am returning next year. Playing on the UAA circuit brings a lot of unique opportunities that I really like.” Playing on a loaded team against great competition will only help Larson improve his game.
Speaking of improvements, Larson thinks that he specifically needs to improve one thing.”[I need to improve] My ball handling. If I get that down I think the sky’s the limit.”
His sophomore season at Fenimore was incredible, but he will look to top that as a junior. “[I want to] Score my 1000th point; I only need around 250 more.” Larson also said that he would like to be a good leader and earn his first scholarship offer.
Adam Larson has all of the tools necessary to be a star. Now, we will just have to wait to see if he can build on his already impressive career.