3-Pack: Jacobs, Pierce, Vanderbush
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The high school season has wrapped up and now it is time to start taking a look at the highlights from our prospects. With these, we want to highlight 3 players who are similar in class and position. Get some…
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Continue ReadingThe high school season has wrapped up and now it is time to start taking a look at the highlights from our prospects. 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 Forwards.
Blake Jacobs
Blake
Jacobs
6'4" | PF
Northridge | 2022
State
IN
– 6’5 PF 2022 – Northridge (IN)
Stats: 7.3 Pts, 4.8 Rebs, 1.1 Asts, 56% FG
Thoughts: Jacobs is a smaller post player who has good footwork around the inside. He is a physical player who seeks out contact and can finish through it with his great touch around the rim. His go-to in the post is the baby hook in the paint. He also has the ability to knock down the mid-range jumper. Jacobs is the leading returning scorer for Northridge, so he should have a chance to have a breakout senior season.
Larry Pierce
Larry
Pierce
6'5" | SF
University | 2022
State
IN
– 6’5 SF 2022 – University (IN)
Stats: 15.4 Pts, 5.5 Rebs, 1.8 Asts, 51% FG
Thoughts: Pierce is a pretty athletic wing who has enough handles to take his man off the dribble, and he can finish around the rim in many ways. He also has the ability to knock down both the outside shot and the mid-range J, although he struggles with consistency. Pierce is a player with Division 3 ability, but if he can get some more consistency with his outside shot, he has NAIA or Division 2 ability.
Cael Vanderbush
Cael
Vanderbush
6'7" | PF
Plainfield | 2022
State
IN
– 6’7 PF 2022 – Plainfield (IN)
Stats: 12.7 Pts, 3.6 Rebs, 1.6 Asts, 54% FG
Thoughts: Vanderbush is a big man who is still incredibly athletic. He is a powerful dunker on the inside, and he has the ability to knock down the outside shot as well. On the defensive end of the floor, he is a good shot blocker and makes it tough on his opponents. Cael has enough handles to take it to the rim with consistency. Plainfield had only one loss this season, and Vanderbush was a big part of that. With their top two scorers graduating, Vanderbush will be the star next season. Vanderbush is a very good prospect for the NAIA level, and if he can improve his outside shot a little more, his stock will rise.