3-Pack: 2022 Small Forwards To Watch
The change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much…
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Continue ReadingThe change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much effort as we can in getting players seen, we are going to do what we call, 3-Packs.
With these, we want to highlight 3 players who are similar in class and position. Get some time to dive into some quick thoughts, stat breakdowns, and film. Today, we are looking at 2022 Small Forwards in J.J. Louden J.J. Louden 6'4" | PG Desert Valley Prep | 2022 NV , Joe Reidy Joe Reidy 6'7" | SF Woodlan | 2022 State IN , and Kaleo Kakalia Kaleo Kakalia 6'6" | PF Mishawaka Marian | 2022 State IN .
J.J. Louden
J.J.
Louden
6'4" | PG
Desert Valley Prep | 2022
NV
– 6’4 SF 2022 – Indianapolis Pike (IN)
Stats: 6.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg
Thoughts: As far as a player, Louden Jr. showed big signs of improvement from his freshman year to his sophomore year. Looked to be stronger and bigger and was finishing at the rim at a higher rate. He is real solid defensively and gives his opposing matchup tough times. On offense, he gets most of his buckets in transition from either steals or good looks from his teammates. Solid shooter but needs to show consistency in the halfcourt offense. Could make the argument that he is a little raw right now but once he fine-tunes his fundamentals and pairs them with his skill, he is going to be scary good. Look out for another year of improvement from this 2022 prospect.
Joe Reidy
Joe
Reidy
6'7" | SF
Woodlan | 2022
State
IN
– 6’7 SF 2022 – Woodlan (IN)
Stats: 16.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.5 apg
Thoughts: Joe is a long and lean wing with really good ball handling skills. He started off the season at 6’5 and looks to have already grown to 6’7 and there might be a small chance he is still growing. Awesome in transition and is tough to stop once he gets going. Silky smooth shot from the outside but he looks to drive more often than not. Not really a traditional wing that just stands on the perimeter as he does does a good job adding post play into his game. Might have to switch to a more traditional wing at the next level but as of right now his post play is working. For sure could see him averaging a double-double his junior and senior year.
Kaleo Kakalia
Kaleo
Kakalia
6'6" | PF
Mishawaka Marian | 2022
State
IN
– 6’5 SF 2022 – Mishawaka Marian (IN)
Stats: 5.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Thoughts: Kaleo is a big, very strong wing that does a little bit of everything. Just a solid package of shooting, driving, defending, and passing. Does a great job in blocking shots and makes it tough for the opposing offense to score in the paint when he is down there. He can guard pretty much any position you put him against. Gives his team lots of second chance points. Would like to see his jumper be shown a bit more and see how consistent it may be. Super athletic and that is going to be a big advantage for him the next couple of years.