Midwest Collision: Saturday AM Standouts
On Saturday morning at the Midwest Collision, there was a lot of energy in the gym. With college coaches crowding the sidelines, here are six players that caught my eye: Jalen Keago Jalen Keago 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North |…
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Continue ReadingOn Saturday morning at the Midwest Collision, there was a lot of energy in the gym. With college coaches crowding the sidelines, here are six players that caught my eye:
Jalen Keago Jalen Keago 6'6" | SF Oshkosh North | 2021 State WI — World Hoops Elite — SF
On offense, Keago is a dangerous weapon that defenders have a really tough time slowing down. The small forward can drill threes, knockdown midrange jumpers, and use his size and athletic ability to finish at the rim. In an early morning victory, Keago tallied 24 points and converted on some big-time shots down the stretch. If he finds the right fit, I think that Keago will become a really good player in college.
Alex Schlichting Alex Schlichting 6'5" | PF Oshkosh West | 2022 WI — Next Level Grind — PF
Schilichting is a handful in the paint. Using his 6-foot-6 frame, the power forward can rebound really well on both sides of the court. I was also really impressed with the number of post moves that he has when he gets the ball on the block. He isn’t just a one-way player, though. On defense, he was able to protect the paint well. In a close win, Schilichting put up 14 points.
Kamarion Ivory — ABC Young Lions — SG
Ivory is a scrappy shooting guard that seemed to always be making plays. On offense, he is able to score well at all three levels. On defense, he can use his speed to stay in front of whoever he is guarding. With multiple college coaches watching, Ivory no doubt raised his stock.
Kenny Garth Kenny Garth 6'2" | CG Westosha Central | 2022 State WI — World Hoops Elite — SG
Garth makes it look so easy when he has the ball in his hands. The shooting guard is a smooth shooting guard that is a real problem for opposing squads when he gets to the rack. Using his size, speed, and athleticism, Garth is able to glide to the rim and finish through or around contact. In a win, the SG dropped 17 points.
Logan Arndt Logan Arndt 6'2" | SG Oconomowoc | 2023 State WI — ABC Young Lions — SG
Lockdown defender? Check. Versatile scorer? Check. Hard-working player that always gives it his all? Check. On the basketball court, there are no boxes that Arndt does not check. He does it all. College coaches need to keep an eye on Arndt. The shooting guard scored 16 points for his team in a close loss.
Matt Eng Matt Eng 6'0" | PG O’gorman | 2023 State SD — Sacred Hoops — PG
Out of all the games I watched on Saturday morning, Eng was no doubt the best shooter. The point guard nailed six three-point shots and scored 22 points to pace his squad. I was very impressed by Eng’s ability to manage his squad’s pace on offense, as he was able to get teammates involved in creative ways.