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CSI Pod :: Episode 84 – College Elite Camps

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After updating recruiting news, Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer discuss college elite camps, mainly the structure of the camps, what the players are looking to get out of it and what the coaches are looking to get out of it.

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CSI Pod :: Episode 83 – Bass and Lands De-commit, the Overtime Elite League

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer update recruiting news, including the de-commitments of Reggie Bass and Kamari Lands. Then they discuss Myles Colvin's offer from the Overtime Elite League, its implications and expectations of the league.

Recorded Sunday, August 22, 2021

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5 on 5: Jackson, Kakalia, Klaiber, Louden, Oakley

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Chandler Jackson, 6'6" small forward; Indianapolis (Warren Central)

  • Excellent catch/shoot shooter, with a quick release.  Improved vs closeouts, both shooting over them and driving them.
  • Haven't seen much shot creation up to this point.  He is unselfish, just more along the lines he's moving it quickly if he doesn't have a clear lane.
    • Would like to see what he can do off ball screens.  
  • At the HS level, he's a willing defender who guards 2-4.  Primarily best suited at the wing.
  • Hard to tell on his rebounding.  So much of what he does offensively is designed to create space with a lot of time in the corners.  Needs to rebound on the defensive end better out of his area (long rebounds and such).
  • No reported offers.  D2's need to take a look for sure.  - JR

Kaleo Kakalia, 6'6" power forward; Mishawaka (Marian)

  • Motor, motor, motor. If you are in need of a solid forward who doesn't stop on either end, then Kaleo is your guy. Goes all out all the time. High-end shot blocker who helps protect the rim.
  • Kaleo has a knack for finding rebounds. He works the glass well, and is able to bring the ball up the floor when he grabs defensive boards. Does a nice job of cleaning up the offensive glass as well.
  • Runs the court well and puts himself in good spots to help his team. Very good cutter, and has good court vision. Heady player who makes the right plays.
  • Improving shooter and improving range. Typically solid from 15 feet and in, but has shown some flashes from the perimeter.
  • No reported offers.  Visits set up for Air Force and VMI, as well as Adrian. - ZT

Nick Klaiber, 6'2" point guard; Bloomington (North)

  • Strong body, helps protect as he penetrates, and while are the times the ball sticks with him, it's typically him finding a teammate.  Unselfish passer.
  • Can score.  Hits open shots, and most of his 3pt shots are off the pass.
    • Strength is also an aid in finishing.  Below the rim, but finishes with contact.
  • Outstanding in transition, and the ball definitely doesn't stick with him then.
  • Can guard multiple positions, and he definitely maximizes his recruiting at the level where he can be a +defender on opposing point guards.
  • No reported offers at this time.  Klaiber was injured much of the summer. - JR

JJ Louden, 6'5" shooting guard; Indianapolis (Crispus Attucks)

  • One of the best defenders in the class of 2022, can guard 1-3 at a high level, and wouldn't hurt any team on a switch or rotation on most 4s.  
    • His length and lateral quickness are definitely part of the plus factor.
  • Can play with or without the ball.  His best shot creation is as a secondary ball handler off the wing, but he can initiate the offense and create on the second catch.  
  • Improving shooter.  There are times he defers too much on offense.  Strong and quick, he does finish well when he gets to the rim.  He's typically hunting the next pass off penetration.
  • Rebounds his position well and quickly turns defense into offense with steals and grab and go off the glass.
  • OFFERS:  Canisius, IUPUI.  He's a HM defender, with some questions as to what position is he.  As a willing passer and someone who be a primary ball handler, he's a definite MM. - JR

Ethan Oakley, 6'8" center; Ramsey (North Harrison)

  • Production should go way up this year in the wake of Langdon Hatton (William & Mary).  Even playing together, most of the offense was split between Hatton and the perimeters.  
  • Oakley has great hands and feet, while he would need to improve his body for college, he has tools inside and out to utilize.
    • He will need to show more laterally defensively.
  • North Harrison will get a lot of scoring out of the perimeter duo of Logan McIntyre (Evansville) and Kaleb Kellems, but much of it will be run through Oakley is June is any indication.
    • Oakley was very involved in DHO's and on ball screen action, he even served as the ball handler -- called from the bench.
  • Excellent rebounder on the defensive end.  Strong body who understands positioning well. 
  • No reported offers.  Oakley has battled all the way back from a knee injury.  Look for Oakley to have a big year, and look for North Harrison to not have any drop-off from last year.

CSI Pod :: Episode 82 – More Transfers and Talk of Prep Schools

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer update a pretty light week of recruiting news, then they get caught up in some of the transfer news, including the comings and goings of the prep school route.

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CSI Pod :: Episode 81 – Coaching Changes

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer get you up to date on two weeks of worth of recruiting news, then discuss some of the 86 HS boys coaching changes.

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CSI Pod :: Episode 80 – Final’ish Week of AAU; Recruiting Snafu

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer get us up to date on recruiting news.

Jim talks about the final weekend of the normal AAU season, and they both address a disputed offer situation between a D1 school and an Indiana kid in the class of 2022.

Definitely a miscommunication at best, but looking more like a scam situation that we will follow up on the pod next week.

CSI Pod :: Episode 79 – Essegian Breaks HM Barrier, Scouting Lenses

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer update recruiting news. Zak talks about the players who impressed him over the weekend's AAU action. Jim discusses scouting perspectives.

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CSI Pod :: Episode 78 – Recruiting Process Ramblings

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Zak Tyler and Jim Reamer update recruiting news, break down Jalen Washington's game a little in the wake of his commitment.

They then talk about the recruiting process, social media's sense of urgency, the model of supply and demand relative to scholarships. Above all, don't fret.

NCAA link to core courses search:
www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/core-courses

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CSI Pod :: Episode 77 – Battle of the Brands / Pro Player Showcase

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  Jim Reamer updates recruiting news then breaks down some player performances from the Battle of the Brands and Pro Player Showcase.

We have Leland Walker transfer news as well.

5 on 5: Brooks, Grayson, Humphrey, Rayzer-Moore, Reidy

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Five things on five players without D1 offers from the class of 2022.  One other thing these five have in common, they were each outstanding in either the IBCA Top 100, the Charlie Hughes Shootout or both.

Richard Brooks, 6'4" small forward; Mishawaka (Marian)

  • Improved outside shooting.  Showing consistency at the 3pt line the last two weeks with quicker and more refined shot mechanics.
  • Long shown the ability to drive, especially from mid range, straight line and finish.  Brooks showed the ability to change in traffic.  In the past, he had issues dealing with help or rotations.  Better ball handling helps, but so does more patience as he gets into traffic.
  • Willing defender, approaching being a +defender.  The plus comes from maturing into the ability to guard both forward spots, as well as not getting blown by on smaller matchups, via switches or rotations.
  • Physical on both ends, always part of his game too.  He rebounds his position.
  • Arguably the best player without any reported offers, and it's perplexing.  

Travis Grayson, 5'10" point guard; Chesterton

  • The elephant in the room.  Not sure anyone outside of Chesterton has seen him shoot from range.  At least three coaches brought it up the past two weekends.
    • Coach Urban has stated that Grayson is a good shooter, and he would know.  
  • Excellent getting downhill, even without the benefit of a ball screen or DHO.  Shot first off penetration, which isn't necessarily a criticism. 
    • Would like to see him with a rim run big to pair in ball screen action, as well as see how he reads back action in those situations. 
  • Size is an issue on defense, as he can be scored over.  Getting to a spot vs. Grayson is another issue.  He's not afraid to get into his defender.  
  • OFFERS:  IU-South Bend and Trinity Christian.  Seems like there will be more to come, and that D2's should definitely be involved.  A LM's which don't see an issue with him defensively should also be involved.

Aaron Humphrey, 6'5" power forward; Indianapolis (Tindley)

  • Developing perimeter skills that keep improving and expanding.  His transition from purely a post player to a combo forward who is a threat inside and out is now a thing.  
  • Still a secondary 3pt threat (meaning second cutter or back action catches off screens), but defenders can no longer just close out short on him.
  • Early in his perimeter development looked to drive, often trying to back down his defender, with mixed success, typically not feeling help defenders.  Improved ball handling and the confidence to attack downhill has made him much effective.  There his strength becomes an asset, and he shoots FT's well.
  • Questions about what level he can guard 4's is what's left.  He's willing defender who is improving his awareness off the ball.  Definitely a good rebounder. 
  • OFFERS:  Trinity Christian.  Multiple D1's were watching and impressed with his play over the weekend, and Humphrey turned a lot of heads at all levels.  Those who feel he can guard 4's in their league should definitely hop on board.  Likely strong enough to handle switches on to 5's, quick enough on switches over to traditional 3's.

Brandon Rayzer-Moore, 6'4" shooting guard; Jeffersonville

  • A +3pt shooter, Rayzer-Moore also possesses an old school mid-range game, even going off glass multiple times.  (It looked planned.)  He has variety in his finishes too at the rim.
  • When he's run off the 3pt line, he gets to a lot of different shots in one dribble.  This efficiency is an improvement from the school season, when it seemed like he was often trying to make simple plays tougher or spectacular.
    • He still gets to the rim, but it's with more understanding of pace. 
  • He's outstanding in transition, even comfortable pulling up off the dribble.  He also spent possessions initiating offense, so he's a threat at any pace.  Good sharp cutting, he's shot ready when the ball finds him again.
  • Improving defensively, but it's lagged behind his offense.  Definitely more willing than in the past, and he has the physical tools, including length, to be an able defender.  
  • No reported offers.  Like a lot of kids, it's at what level he can guard his position -- wing -- and it's where he can guard most 2's that he'll maximize his recruiting.  D2 seems to be his floor.

Joe Reidy, 6'6" power forward; Woodburn (Woodlan)

  • Super aggressive and more confident in getting downhill.  He's still under control.  An excellent FT shooter, that becomes a definite weapon.
    • Not a shot creator off the dribble, but patient if his path to the basket shuts down.
  • His outside shot was a weapon last summer, if not sooner.  That's only gotten better, with his range getting deeper.
    • Low post threat too vs. equally sized matchups or mismatches. 
  • The ball never sticks with him, and he's excellent in any type of screening action.  Short roll candidate or pop guy off ball screens, and he can function as primary or secondary cutters screens off the ball.  
  • Works on defense.  Willing defender for sure.  Good rebounder and hunts down long rebounds on the offensive end. 
  • OFFERS:  Indiana Tech, Madonna and St. Francis.  If you're a LM or D2, definitely worth a look as a versatile scoring PF.  He won't hurt you on defense, especially as he gets stronger.  He'll be a great pickup for Crossroads League teams, and equally talented NAIA programs, but his offense could push him a bit higher.