Deep Dive: Tanner Te Slaa
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Currently, #8th ranked prospect in Iowa (2022). Tanner had a great junior year and he played in the State Championship game (2A). Boyden-Hull went 26-1 on the season. Tanner was named to the first-team All-State (2A). He is in good…
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Continue ReadingCurrently, #8th ranked prospect in Iowa (2022).
Tanner had a great junior year and he played in the State Championship game (2A). Boyden-Hull went 26-1 on the season. Tanner was named to the first-team All-State (2A). He is in good company on the first team, all of those players are studs! Tanner currently holds multiple Division-1 offers. He has had interest from Power 5 programs. As coaches/scouts start to see him in person, I expect the offers to start piling up. He had a great showing earlier this spring at the KC Classic, earning All-Tournament Team (3rd). That was a big honor, as all the EYBL teams played in this event. Tanner has proven that he can play with elite athletes from across the country.
Tanner can flat-out score! He can do it in many different ways. Take a look at some of his highlights below, his shot is very smooth and flawless. His length causes problems for shorter guards. He can pull up over them or do work inside against smaller guys. Tanner works hard on the defensive side of the ball as well. He is ultra-competitive, that is what puts him on the next level. Tanner is a player you want to keep tabs on. He is already a DUDE, and he is becoming a STAR.
Iowa State Champion 2020
Iowa State Runner-Up 2021
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA (2022) |6-5 G| Boyden-Hull/SD Attack
*See bottom of article for highlights
Coach Lee Taylor’s comments on Tanner:
“Hard to believe this will be Tanner’s last spring and summer with us! What makes Tanner so special is the type of person and leader he is on top of the stat lines he puts up. He is a special person and feel blessed for the opportunity to coach him this year.”
Full Interview:
PHD: In AAU you are playing with SD Attack, how has it been going so far?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : We have had a pretty good start. In our first couple of tournaments, we had a little slow start but we’ve figured some things out and have played well since.
PHD: How did you decide on which AAU team to play with?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : I’ve always played for attack and I like the program.
PHD: What sports/activities are you involved in outside of basketball?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : I played football in the past, but now I just play golf.
PHD: When did you start playing varsity minutes at Boyden-Hull?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : I started playing right away freshman year.
PHD: How did last season go for you and your team in the high school season (Iowa)?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : We had a really good season but just didn’t finish how we wanted in the State Championship. We went 26-1 overall.
PHD: How has the recruiting process been going for you so far?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : Recruiting has been pretty good so far but it’s hard when coaches haven’t been able to get out and watch the last year.
PHD: What is your best basketball memory?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : The State Tournaments the last 3 years.
PHD: What are your individual goals for your senior season?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : Get my team back to State.
PHD: Do you have any family/relatives that played college sports of any kind?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : No
PHD: What would you say your strengths are as a player?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : I’d say my strengths are versatility and my shooting ability. This combined with my length can make me a tough match-up.
PHD: What will be your role at Boyden-Hull next season?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : My role next year will pretty much be to do whatever I can for us to win.
PHD: Who do you try to model your game after or who do you try to emulate?
Tanner Te Slaa Tanner Te Slaa 6'5" | SF Boyden-Hull | 2022 State IA : I do not really have anyone specific. I like small parts of several different people’s games.
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