BrandonClayScouting.com: Player Card – Alex Illikainen

Class of 2015 forward Alex buy my waste paper Illikainen of Grand Rapids, Minn., is a multi-tooled prospect. Read what he will bring to Wisconsin next season. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

Alex Illikainen (Gran Rapids, Minn.), Brewster Academy / Howard Pulley – 2015
Height: 6’9″
Position: Power Forward
Committed College: Wisconsin
Star Grade:

By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Date: January 17, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Hoop Hall Classic (Springfield, Mass.)

Alex is a skilled 4 player who is willing to do the dirty work jobs on the court. He will screen and grab loose balls. His biggest offensive weapon is his ability to hit the pick and pop jumper. He had 5 points and 3 rebounds today in a 30 point win over Montverde Prep.

Date: June bristol university essay writing help 19, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)

Illikainen is a solid specialist in that he can hit the open jump shot like we mentioned in the EYBL eval below. He plays his position and though not a specialist inside will mix it up and be active in the lane.

Date: June 18, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)

Illikainen is a role playing 5/4 post player. He is a face-up option who can handle solidly on the perimeter. He will pursue rebounds out of his area, but overall his impact was limited in this viewing.

Date: May 24, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Hampton, Va.)

Illikainen showed that he can stretch the defense with best mba essays the open 3-pointer at the power forward position. He is a right-handed shooter but finished comfortably around the basket with his left hand as well. Illikainen’s size/skill package should lend itself to multiple programs and styles.

Date: May 17, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Hampton, Va.)

Alex is a strong and skilled forward who seals hard in the paint, while also being able to step out to the arc to shoot. He is not an elite athlete, rather he uses his skill and strength to produce.

Highlights of Illikainen of Courstisde Films:

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Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on  twitter @JLHemingwayPSB