Prospect Spotlight: Spencer Lainer (2021 Newberg HS)
Club basketball is often a time where players can stretch themselves. That has definitely been the case for Spencer Lanier Spencer Lanier 6'5" | SF Newberg | 2021 State OR . Normally the 6-foot-5 prospective wing/forward stars in the post…
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Continue ReadingClub basketball is often a time where players can stretch themselves. That has definitely been the case for Spencer Lanier Spencer Lanier 6'5" | SF Newberg | 2021 State OR . Normally the 6-foot-5 prospective wing/forward stars in the post for Newberg High School. But with International Elite, things are quite different for the rising senior but he’s been adjusting and developing his game and having a great time doing it.
“This is the first time I’ve played AAU in years,” Lanier said. “It’s been a lot of fun.”
Lanier came to club basketball after a breakout junior year at Newberg. He earned All-Pacific League honors after averaging 9.6 points and 6.0 rebounds, shooting a robust 60.8 percent from the field – a mark that ranked seventh in all of 6A.
With International Elite, Lanier has moved outside of the post and is spending much more time on the perimeter. He’s adjusted to coming off the bench, spotting up for corner threes, and doing a lot of the little things on the basketball floor. International Elite directors Nate Bowie and Allan Brown note that Lainer has been one of the squad’s most consistent players so far in the events that they’ve played and see even bigger things for him as the club season continues.
Lanier notes that he’s appreciated the opportunity and has been working on his perimeter shooting and ball-handling as he knows he’ll be playing more outside at the college level. He’s yet to hear much on that front so he’s keeping all opportunities open.
“I just really want to go where I can get my school paid for,” Lanier said. “Hopefully I can get some offers.”
Lanier and International Elite next play at a tournament this weekend in Kansas City. Lanier is currently unranked in the PrepHoops Oregon Class of 2021 rankings but will be added in the next update.