Unranked Seniors Making an Impact: Part Two
Cardae Daniels – SG Omaha Benson Cardae Daniels is a dynamic, and explosive scorer. His movement is fluid, always making his basket attacks look effortless. Even with a loaded paint, Daniels can maneuver through the bodies and adjust as he…
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Cardae Daniels is a dynamic, and explosive scorer. His movement is fluid, always making his basket attacks look effortless. Even with a loaded paint, Daniels can maneuver through the bodies and adjust as he needs to in the air. Jumping without a plan gets most players at this level in trouble, but Daniels can improvise successfully and diagnose his surroundings while in the air. His shooting stroke doesn’t have any obvious weaknesses. In fact, I think he has great energy transfer and extension throughout his shot, yet he is only shooting 22% from distance.
Tyler Sellentin – F Lincoln Southwest
Tyler rarely looks to score the basketball. Most of his time on offense is spent screening and cutting, or swinging the ball to the next man. He is trusted to handle the ball in dribble handoffs, which requires great timing and body positioning. It is his rebounding ability, however, that earns him a spot on this list. He is always aware of his teammates on the court. By the time the shot is on its way to the rim, Sellentin has most likely already started his sprint for the ball. He gets off the floor quickly and his second jump beats the opposition frequently. Because of his awareness, he is always ready to turn and fire an outlet to a streaking teammate after the rebound is secured.
Sam Sorenson – PF Omaha Burke
The drop step is Sorenson’s go-to post move, and he has great success with it. His instincts around the rim pay off big time. He slips into open space when the attention is on the driver, and he quickly gets rid of the ball, either to pass or shoot, which prevents defenders from contesting tightly. He can be exposed on defense, especially when in drop coverage against a pick and roll. He is usually stationed in the right place which is more than most young players can say about their defensive presence, but from there he doesn’t provide much interference.
James Conway – SF Millard West
Conway has been a crucial part of Millard West’s hoops success this season. I watched their game against Bellevue West earlier this year, and Conway was able to match William Kyle’s athleticism and size. He has a right-handed baby hook that Kyle had no answer for. Conway is built like a linebacker (because he is a linebacker), and with that strength he is able to hold off opposing bigs from entering his space. Where William Kyle beats most teams in getting out and running in transition, but Conway disrupted that, too. The Wildcat forward can look lost at times without the ball on offense, just sort of wandering without any real impact. But on defense, he is always attentive and mindful of those around him.