3-Pack: Morris, Patterson, Matelic
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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 2023 Forwards in J.J. Morris J.J. Morris 6'6" | SF Argos | 2023 State IN , Jay Patterson Jay Patterson 6'3" | SG Taylor | 2023 IN , and Nate Matelic Nate Matelic 6'5" | SG Speedway | 2023 State IN .
J.J. Morris
J.J.
Morris
6'6" | SF
Argos | 2023
State
IN
– 6’5 SF 2023 – Argos (IN)
Stats: 13.5 ppg
Thoughts: Morris is a taller wing that can mix it up inside and out. Good amount of strength and plays at a smooth and controlled pace. Attacks hard from the wing, plays through contact, and finishes well. Has a high arching outside jumper with a smooth looking follow through from start to finish. Reliable defender with shot blocking ability along with being able to guard both the post and perimeter. Morris has a had a strong past couple of years at Argos and is making a case to be one the most overlooked players in the state right now. Should start getting eyes on him sooner rather than later.
Jay Patterson
Jay
Patterson
6'3" | SG
Taylor | 2023
IN
– 6’3 SG/SF 2023 – Taylor (IN)
Stats: N/A
Thoughts: Patterson is a long guard/forward that can make plays from all over. Defense is his strength and from what you can tell on the video he is a shot blocker through and through. On offense, he mostly sticks inside but can step out and knock down the outside jumper from time to time. Lot of quickness and athleticism to him and crashes the glass on both ends very well. Good amount of upside in Patterson.
Nate Matelic
Nate
Matelic
6'5" | SG
Speedway | 2023
State
IN
– 6’3 SF 2023 – Speedway (IN)
Stats: 10.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Thoughts: Matelic is a taller wing that actually has some great court vision. Can mix it up a little and rebounds the ball pretty well. Mostly a 15ft and out type of player even though his jumper is a little slow with his release at times, he looks to have some consistency and confidence to it. Can attack the basket and has some solid moves to get around the defender. Long term he is probably a 3 and D type of player.