Hankamp Hoops Open Run: Shooter Alert
There was a lot of talent and skill sets on display at the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. One thing that stood out was the number of quality shooters, with 3 point range, that were in the building. Here are some…
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Continue ReadingThere was a lot of talent and skill sets on display at the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. One thing that stood out was the number of quality shooters, with 3 point range, that were in the building.
Here are some shooters that I saw at the event:
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Reis Butcher Reis Butcher 6'4" | SF Brebeuf Jesuit | 2024 State IN (2024, Brebeuf Jesuit)
Butcher, at times, looked like a sniper from behind the arc. He didn’t show any limitations on his range and was able to maintain his balance even when pressured. Butcher looked comfortable even shooting in the smallest spaces.
Kaniel Cole (2023, Concord)
Cole has the innate ability to create his own looks from 3 point land. He buried a rainbow triple from the corner that splashed through the net.
Austin Cripe Austin Cripe 6'3" | SG West Noble | 2023 State IN (2022, West Noble)
Cripe is slinger from beyond the arc. Give him an inch, and he’ll take a mile type shooter. He can groove his shot and when he gets hot….WATCH OUT. Cripe was hitting triples from all over the floor on Sunday.
Tyler Degroote Tyler Degroote 6'7" | SG Schoolcraft | 2022 State MI (2022, Schoolcraft)
DeGroote really looked like a seasoned veteran shooter. He didn’t show any limits on his range. DeGroote was able to know down a deep triple, even with a hand in his face.
Braedon Helms Braedon Helms 6'5" | PF Fairfield | 2022 IN (2022, Fairfield)
Helms looked really good on the catch and shoot. He caught the ball clean and his motion off the catch was smooth and without hesitation. It almost looked soft coming out of his hands with proper rotation.
Asher Puhalski Asher Puhalski 6'2" | SG Schoolcraft | 2022 State MI (2022, Schoolcraft)
Puhalski really seemed to like to push the pace at the Hankamp Hoops Open Run. He did a nice job finding looks from beyond the arc when he beat the defense down the floor. Puhalski isa shooter to keep an eye on.
Holden Redd (2022, Imlay City)
Public service announcement: You can’t give Redd room to shoot from the corners! He was really feeling the corners at the open run. Redd hit at least 3 that I saw. He was able to hit them over top the outstretched hands of his defenders.
Ty Schumaker (2023, NJSP)
Schumaker proved to be very comfortable off a catch and shoot. He took the ball in his shooting pocket and went quickly up with it. My guess is, he’ll hit these pretty consistently in high school season.
Jake Slezinger Jake Slezinger 6'3" | SG Gibraltar Carlson | 2022 State MI (2022, Carlson)
Slezinger just keeps improving as a basketball player, and that includes his jumper from beyond the arc. He looked very confident in it at the open run. I’m willing to bet that it will be a weapon in the winter.
Hayden Souza Hayden Souza 6'3" | SG Park Tudor | 2024 IN (2024, Brebeuf Jesuit)
Souza has a jumper that looks really pure and smooth. He hit multiple DEEP threes. Quite honestly, if you play Souza this high school season, you might need to pick him up at half court. It looks like he can groove his jumper and cause a lot of problems.
Brittain Vann Brittain Vann 6'1" | PG South Bend Adams | 2023 IN (2023, John Adams HS)
Vann showed a lot of ability as a shooter. He knocked down one triple that was well beyond the arc. Vann also hit one as a closeout defender got in his face. He remained undistracted and buried the shot.
Brendan Williams (2022, Mishawaka)
Williams was smart about where and when to fire up a 3 point shot. He showed solid shot selection and picked the right opportunities. Williams looked especially comfortable shooting the 3 from the corners.