The one thing no basketball coach in America has mastered
coaching is height & size. Maryland’s
2019 class boast two top notch big’s that should be on everyone’s radar.
Cole Mattiesen (6’5)– Cole is currently ranked on #5 in P2’s class
of 2019 and has impressed continuously each time we see him. As the game continues to move toward a more
perimeter orientated style, Mattiesen is an old school back to the basket postman. Cole processes excellent size and
shoulders for future growth. He is long, athletic and runs the floor well and
on a consistent basis. He excels facing the basket in the low post, is a viable
option trialing on the break, and plays the screen and roll game with
smoothness and intelligence – when playing in this situation he is a threat to
known competitors.
The problem is Cole
may be one of the best kept secrets in the country.
So skilled for a post player at this stage his
offensive post moves are extremely advanced, couple this with his ability to
shoot to 12 feet and put the ball on the floor; his scoring ability versus traditional
post players in his class is well above average.
A relentless rebounder on both ends as well
as shot blocker and changer, Cole can impact a game in a multitude of ways
without commanding touches.
A top notch
student who places a high priority on school and family will most certainly be
one of the most sought after players from the time he steps on a High School
campus.
Needless to say the suitors are
many.
Andrew Allmond (6’4) – Andrew is a wide body post that is starting to move
extremely well for his size. He has continued to work hard on his hands and when
he catches he is able to score through contact with his back to the basket.
Almond rebounds well in his area and is improving each time we see him as a
passer out of the post.
Andrew has broad
shoulders, nice length, and solid feet. He is a blue-collar worker who will be
able to dominate once he learns to play every possession, even if isn’t touching
the ball.
When he does get the ball in
the post he fan finish with either hand and can drop in the occasional jump
hook.
P2 likes the potential we see
here, he plays a tough national schedule that will continue to make him
better.
His sheer size makes him one to
watch and we are confident he will continue to grow physically and mentally
which will make him a very scary player to face in the future.
No comments:
Post a Comment