Recruiting Report: Nate Tucker (2022)
There have been some breakout stars so far this season and Nate Tucker has definitely sent a message loud and clear this season. Those that follow high school football probably remember his name, but he’s a terrific basketball player as well. Let’s…
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Continue ReadingThere have been some breakout stars so far this season and Nate Tucker has definitely sent a message loud and clear this season. Those that follow high school football probably remember his name, but he’s a terrific basketball player as well. Let’s take a look at Tucker as an athlete, basketball player, and a prospect.
NAME
Nate Tucker
GRADUATION YEAR
2022
SCHOOL
Marshall
HEIGHT
6-5
POSITION
G/F
STRENGTHS
Ability to use both hands – While he prefers to go right, he can mix in his left.
Finishing at the rim – He can find lanes to the rim and finish through contact.
Strength and athleticism – He’s a great multi sport athlete and it shows on the court. Tucker moves fluidly with strong hip movement and has college ready strength.
Intangibles – He’s just a flat out athlete that knows how to compete at a high level no matter what the sport or venue. Tucker has that unique combination of size, strength, athleticism, and experience.
Court vision – When he attacks the rim, he can see the floor and find a teammate and deliver the ball when the defense rotates.
AREA TO IMPROVE
Efficiency
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS IN THE GAME OF BASKETBALL?
“Win every game and give myself an opportunity at the next level.” – Nate Tucker
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A SCHOOL AT THE NEXT LEVEL?
“I’m looking for a consistently winning team with great coaches.” – Nate Tucker
RECRUITING
Tucker is getting plenty of MIAA looks for both football and basketball. He’s also received some interest from NAIA programs for basketball.
SUMMARY
Tucker is a prospect that a number of schools will want to keep a close eye on. He’s sort of a low risk and high reward type of prospect. The tools are all there and his upside as a prospect is very high. I’d expect to see a lot of recruiting news coming from Tucker in regards to both basketball and football.