Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Weather was much worse than I expected, that Vegas trip seems like a long time ago now.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- It's like he's never been taught basic defensive fundamentals - I'd expect to see decent improvement.
- Has nothing inside unless he beats his defender off the dribble - don't see much more upside.
- Great speed at his position - with the right diet and conditioning he could be MUCH quicker than he is today.
Looks like the team primarily plays runs a flex offense. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the flex.
Defensively, they played mostly a halfcourt press/zone. Pretty typical of most players that age in terms of understanding the zone. Nothing really stuck out or raised any concerns. Based on their sets, he seemed like he knew where to be while running press, but there were a couple of times he was out of position.
On a side note, I saw him put up a shot over a double-team when he had two guys WIDE open. He reminded me of a slightly less hairy TeenWolf.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Weather was much nicer than I expected, but still no Vegas.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- Excellent ball handling skills - he has the raw skills to make me think he has *tremendous* upside.
- Just average from the line - the fundamentals look solid, with time and coaching, he could really show some improvement.
- Really poor rebounding fundamentals - probably not going to see much improvement.
- Can tire late in the game - we should be able to improve his endurance with our training program.
Defensively, they played mostly a halfcourt press/zone. Based on their sets, he seemed like he knew where to be while running zone, but there were a couple of times he was out of position. Based on their sets, he seemed like he knew where to be while running press, but there were a couple of times he was out of position.
FYI, I saw him put up a shot over a double-team when he had two guys WIDE open. He reminded me of a slightly less hairy TeenWolf.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
BTW, based on the other coaches that were there, I'd say the only realistic shot we have is if his top choices pass on him.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
The trip was a nightmare, but what's new?
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- Excellent ball handling skills - he has the raw skills to make me think he has *tremendous* upside.
- Just average from the line - the fundamentals look solid, with time and coaching, he could really show some improvement.
- Outstanding court vision and passing ability - with more experience I expect to see TREMENDOUS improvement.
- Excellent outside shooter - I see such solid fundamentals that with enough practice I don't see why he can't be a *significantly* better shooter than he is today..
Looks like the team primarily plays runs a flex offense. Based on their sets, he seemed like he knew where to be while running flex, but there were a couple of times he was out of position.
Also, he did tell me that the only reason he got that new tattoo was so he'd have the biggest tattoo on the team. Silly, eh?
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
BTW, I think we're going to have to wait on him. He seems enamored with the big conference schools - if they pass we have a shot.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- Excellent ball handling skills - he has the raw skills to make me think he has *tremendous* upside.
- Has nothing inside unless he beats his defender off the dribble - don't see much more upside.
- Great speed at his position - with the right diet and conditioning he could be MUCH quicker than he is today.
- Above average student in the classroom and on the court.
Looks like the team primarily plays runs a flex offense. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the flex.
Also, I saw him put up a shot over a double-team when he had two guys WIDE open. He reminded me of a slightly less hairy TeenWolf.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
I've been doing this a long time, based on the other coaches in attendance and what I was hearing in the gym, we really don't have a shot unless he gets passed over by the 'big boys'.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Weather was much worse than I expected, that Vegas trip seems like a long time ago now.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- It's like he's never been taught basic defensive fundamentals - I'd expect to see decent improvement.
- Just average from the line - the fundamentals look solid, with time and coaching, he could really show some improvement.
- Great speed at his position - with the right diet and conditioning he could be MUCH quicker than he is today.
- Excellent outside shooter - I see such solid fundamentals that with enough practice I don't see why he can't be a *significantly* better shooter than he is today..
Looks like the team primarily plays runs a flex offense. Pretty typical of most players that age in terms of understanding the flex.
Defensively, they played mostly a halfcourt press/zone. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the zone. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the press.
Somewhat related, I saw him put up a shot over a double-team when he had two guys WIDE open. He reminded me of a slightly less hairy TeenWolf.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- Definitely wasn't the best athlete on the floor - with the right lifting/conditioning program, he could improve.
- Just doesn't have a good instinct for blocking shots - very little room for growth.
- Outstanding court vision and passing ability - with more experience I expect to see TREMENDOUS improvement.
- Above average student in the classroom and on the court.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
I have some good news and some bad news. Good news is that Thomas Kent will fit into our program and better yet, he appears to be very interested in Hamline. Oh wait, I guess there is no bad news.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Coach, just flew back from my evaluation visit of Thomas Kent.
Anyway, knowing what I know about DIII basketball, here were some of the observations I jotted down as I watched him play:
- It's like he's never been taught basic defensive fundamentals - I'd expect to see decent improvement.
- Just doesn't have a good instinct for blocking shots - very little room for growth.
- Outstanding court vision and passing ability - with more experience I expect to see TREMENDOUS improvement.
- Above average student in the classroom and on the court.
Looks like the team primarily plays runs a flex offense. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the flex.
Defensively, they played mostly a halfcourt press/zone. Nothing remarkable about his knowledge of the zone. Pretty typical of most players that age in terms of understanding the press. Nothing really stuck out or raised any concerns.
Overall, I think he'll be a solid Division II player. Can't see many of the big boys up in D1 going after him.
BTW, I gave him a thumbs up after he made a great play, he gave me a big smile - I really think he'll be playing for us next year.
Theron Henry
Head Assistant Coach
Hamline
Date |
Description |
Cost |
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2/1/2011 |
scouting trips - (2) |
$568 |
|
2/1/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
2/1/2011 |
scouting trips - (2) |
$568 |
|
2/1/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
2/1/2011 |
scholarship offer |
$100 |
|
2/1/2011 |
scouting trips - (2) |
$568 |
|
2/1/2011 |
scouting trip |
$284 |
|
2/1/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
2/1/2011 |
scouting trip |
$284 |
|
2/1/2011 |
letter |
$15 |
|
2/1/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
1/31/2011 |
scouting trip |
$284 |
|
1/31/2011 |
letter |
$15 |
|
1/31/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
1/31/2011 |
phone call |
$10 |
|
1/30/2011 |
Added to Watch List |
N/A |
|
|
Total |
$2,746 |