OSA Crusaders 17u Adidas Team Preview
The Omaha Sports Academy Crusaders are loaded with a majority of the top level talent in the 2021 Nebraska class. The top prospect in both Nebraska and Iowa are set to play for the Omaha Sports Academy’s 17u team this…
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Continue ReadingThe Omaha Sports Academy Crusaders are loaded with a majority of the top level talent in the 2021 Nebraska class. The top prospect in both Nebraska and Iowa are set to play for the Omaha Sports Academy’s 17u team this summer. Hunter Sallis Hunter Sallis 6'4" | CG Millard North | 2021 State #8 Nation NE and Tucker DeVries Tucker DeVries 6'7" | SF Waukee | 2021 State #123 Nation IA will make the Crusaders one of the best teams in the country. OSA was one of 28 programs that was expecting to compete in the Adidas 3 Stripes Select Basketball League, but it looks like those plans have changed. Wherever they do play this summer, these 7 prospects will be fun to watch.
Cam Binder Cam Binder 6'0" | CG Auburn | 2021 State NE
Binder is a playmaker guard and knock down shooter from outside. He has great concentration and rarely missed during shooting drills or spot up opportunities during scrimmages. Binder works hard on both ends and can score off the catch or create for himself off the dribble.
Tucker DeVries Tucker DeVries 6'7" | SF Waukee | 2021 State #123 Nation IA
DeVries is perimeter player with a consistent jump shot. He can score off balance and create space with step back jump shots. Tucker can handle the ball, play some point forward, and create scoring opportunities for himself and others. He has size to back smaller wing defenders into the post and score over the top or with fall away jumpers. DeVries has gotten plenty of division one interest and will lock down one of the forward spots for the crusaders.
Kwat Abdelkarim Kwat Abdelkarim 6'3" | CG Lincoln Northstar | 2021 State NE
Abeldekarim is a long left handed combo guard that can score from all three levels. He is a solid ball handler that can create good looks in insolation or on the interior against other guards. Abeldekarim will give the crusaders versatility on the wing and help as a scorer, ball handler, and rebounder from the guard position.
Hunter Sallis Hunter Sallis 6'4" | CG Millard North | 2021 State #8 Nation NE
Sallis is a top tier division one talent and athlete with potential to make an impact at the next level and beyond. This summer, he will be leading the Crusaders from one of the guard positions. He gets vertical effortlessly and can finishes with poster dunks and acrobatic layups. He is a good ball handler and efficient shooter from all three levels. Sallis’ ability to create shots for himself in the mid range and at the rim is special.
Jadin Johnson Jadin Johnson 6'4" | PG Millard North | 2021 State NE
Johnson is a long and athletic point guard that pushes the pace as a ball handler and can distribute with great vision, skill, and creativity. He can drive gaps and finishes at the basket or create opportunities for teammates. Johnson is solid defender and is improving as a shooter. He has been demanding interest from multiple division one programs and should play key minutes at the point guard for the crusaders this summer.
Denim Johnson Denim Johnson 6'1" | CG Omaha Central | 2021 State NE
Johnson is an excellent athlete that affects the game in every way. He can elevate quickly and uses his vertical ability to finish dunks and rebound. He also has vision to find open teammates when help defense rotates to stop his attacks on the rim. He has quick feet and strength to defend ball handlers and guard multiple positions. Johnson works hard on both ends and uses his athleticism to score efficiently arounds the rim.
Saint Thomas Saint Thomas 6'6" | CG Millard North | 2021 State NE
Thomas was a late addition to the Crusaders squad and they will be glad to have a strong forward with next level size that can play on the perimeter or interior. He stretches the floor with touch from the outside and hunts for contact and finishes around the rim. Thomas is an aggressive scorer with strong moves on the interior. He could play either forward spot for OSA this summer. Division one coaches will be happy to get another look at Thomas this summer after his breakout junior season.