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| OSA CRUSADERS 17U-MIDWEST STARS |
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AAU #
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PLAYER
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HIGH SCHOOL
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HT
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WT
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35
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Fred Baskins
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Omaha Benson
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6’0
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165
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10
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Seth Curran
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Omaha Burke
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6’1
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165
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32
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Aaron Falke
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Omaha Burke
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5’9
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150
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1
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Joe Grobeck
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Milard North
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6’4
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170
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0
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Lyle Hexom
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Omaha South
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6’7
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180
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44
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Ben Holstein
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Millard North
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6’1
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180
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4
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Moe Niang
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Bellevue East
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6’3
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175
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21
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Lucas Smith
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Bellevue East
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6’4
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185
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11
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John Swift
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Papillion South
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6’1
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170
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3
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Buay Tauch
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Omaha South
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6’3
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170
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5
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Deion Wells-Ross
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Omaha Benson
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6’3
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170
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| #35 Fred Baskin (Omaha Benson) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Excellent defender, takes a lot of pride in playing defense
- Very good vertical jumper and strong rebounder, plays much bigger than 6’0
- An under-rated shooter that can help stretch a defense
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Creating more off the dribble
- Too un-selfish at times, needs to look for shot more often
CHARACTER:
- The best team player you could ask for, does what the team needs, & never complains
- ACT completed, NCAA eligible
- Honor roll student
- Work experience in day care field
- Would like to major in Education
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| #10 Seth Curran (Omaha Burke) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Great shooter
- Very good off the dribble, can play the 1-2 and 3 positions
- Solid defender, and great rebounding guard
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Continue to get stronger
- Work on point guard skills
CHARACTER:
- Team player
- 3.5 GPA or better for 9 straight quarters
- ACT, NCAA qualified score
- Active in church & mission work
- Work experience with property management firm, coaching, & church work
- Potential major in Marketing
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| #32 Aaron Falke (Omaha Burke) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Great vision and ball handling skills
- Very good in the open court
- Solid defender
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- More consistent on jump shot, look for shot more to keep defenses honest
- Continue to get stronger
CHARACTER:
- Registered to take ACT in June 2012
- Honor roll student
- Community service work with Open Door Mission
- Work experience with Hyvee
- Potential major: Education
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| #1 Joe Grobeck (Millard North) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Great vertical, excellent rebounder & defender
- Solid mid-range game both off the dribble and catch & shoot
- Versatile, can play both a guard and forward spot
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Keep working on his post-up game
- Continue to get stronger
CHARACTER:
- Taken ACT NCAA qualified
- 3.5 GPA
- Honor roll student
- Strong community service through church
- Work experience at church and sports management
- 2 year letter winner in Track
- Computer science or engineering are potential majors
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| #0 Lyle Hexom (Omaha South) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Excellent defender, rebounder, & vertical
- Very good 6’7 perimeter shooter
- Can finish strong anywhere around the basket
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Work more with back to the basket game
- Continue to get stronger
CHARACTER:
- Football and soccer experience
- Process of getting registered for ACT
- Interest in auto mechanics as a major
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| #44 Ben Holstein (Millard North) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Very good perimeter shooter
- Good strength, takes the ball strong to the hoop
- Strong rebounding guard
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- More consistent on defense
- Continue to work on ball handling skill set
CHARACTER:
- Honor roll student
- 3.0 GPA
- Work experience at Hyvee
- Community service work with Goodwill and homeless shelters
- Undecided on potential major
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| #4 Moe Niang (Bellevue East) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Excellent shooter, scorer mentality
- Great vertical, strong rebounding guard
- Can take the ball strong to the hoop
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- More consistent on shot selection
- Continue to work on ball handling skill set
CHARACTER:
- Registered to take ACT
- Work experience fast food industry
- Basketball volunteer work
- Interested in an Engineering major in college
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| #21 Lucas Smith (Bellevue East) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Exceptional Rebounder, great leaper
- Takes the ball strong to the hoop, good mid-range jumper
- Great interior defender
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Keep working on post up game
- Continue to work on ball handling skill set
CHARACTER:
- Varsity 3 year letter winner
- DECA
- Varsity track
- Registered to take ACT in June 2012
- Potential major in pre-med
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| #11 John Swift (Papillion South) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Exceptional 3 point shooter
- Great passer with high basketball IQ, makes the right plays
- Good ball handling, can play a 1-2 or 3 if needed
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- More confident in Pull-up jumpers off the dribble
- More active on the boards
CHARACTER:
- ACT taken, NCAA eligible
- DECA
- Vast amount of community service time
- Undecided on college major
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| #3 Buay Tauch (Omaha South) |
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STRENGTHS:
- Very good driving off the bounce
- Exceptional leaper and rebounder, pounds the glass
- Great interior defender
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- More work on stretching shooting range
- Continue to work in the weight room to get stronger
CHARACTER:
- Registered to take ACT in June 2012
- Student of the month
- Varsity football and track
- Community service work with Make-A-Wish
- Interest in an architecture or mechanics major in college
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| #4 Deion Wells-Ross |
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STRENGTHS:
- Very explosive driving off the bounce and in the open court
- Exceptional leaper and rebounder, relentless on the glass
- Good shooter, can take his man inside or outside
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
- Jump shot form, a little too much on toes
- A good defender, but could be a little more aggressive
CHARACTER:
- Registered to take ACT in June 2012
- Honor roll student, student of the month
- Varsity football starter
- Owns own lawn service & work experience with a car dealership
- Community service work for Salvation Army
- Potential Education major in college
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