Success on the field and the hardwood – Part 2
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Part four of my multisport series looks at some of the best senior football players who continue to dominate – not on the field, but on the hardwood. Passers and pass catchers dominate my second basketball installment. Basketball rankings again…
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Continue ReadingPart four of my multisport series looks at some of the best senior football players who continue to dominate – not on the field, but on the hardwood. Passers and pass catchers dominate my second basketball installment. Basketball rankings again come from our sister site – prephoops.com.
Cooper Drews Cooper Drews 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Princeton | 2023 State MN Princeton QB PRZ 107 PH 39
At 6’4” and 200 pounds, Drews is built like a prototypical college quarterback. His arm strength makes the college comparison work too. To start with, he is especially lethal in the middle of the field. While he is primarily a pocket passer, he has solid footwork and moves well to find space to throw – not usually to run. He will pull the ball down now and then, but Drews is looking to throw more than run. On the basketball court, he is a threat to put up a double, double most nights. The senior can run the fast break, set up his teammates, or be the finisher. He has excellent anticipation and hands on defense – getting deflections and an occasional steal.
Samuel Musungu Samuel Musungu 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Andover | 2023 State MN Andover WR PRZ 77 PH 47
There is not much to pick at when it comes to Musungu’s game on the football field. He plays on the outside and in the slot. The senior has enough speed to beat defensive backs deep and just enough wiggle in his game to make people miss in the open field. He is one of those guys who don’t blow defenders away with one aspect of his game – he simply does everything well. On the court, the Cornell football commit is most effective, using his athletic ability and strength to get in the lane and convert on the move.
Ot Omot Ot Omot 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Park of Cottage Grove | 2023 State MN Park WR PRZ 160 PH 59
Omot has got to be one of the more explosive dunkers in the state. He attacks the rim both as a cutter and in the open court. He can handle the ball and knows what to do with it when he gets in the lane. Not just a one-trick pony, Omot is a solid rebounder and can shoot from the outside when the situation presents itself. While the senior is fearless in making a catch over the middle or on a bubble screen, Omot excels on the football field when he can use the skills that make him so effective on the hardwood. These include his length, hands, and explosive jumping ability to make contested catches down the field.
Cade Osterman Cade Osterman 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Elk River | 2023 State MN Elk River ATH PRZ 97 PH 93
2022’s Mr. Football can also hold his own on the basketball court. He handles and distributes the ball effectively and has a solid pull-up and mid-range game. Osterman is a wizard on the football field with his hands and footwork from the quarterback position. His footwork usually is on display in the open field too. His cutback ability and straight-line speed made him a threat to take it the distance any time he kept the ball in the Elks’ three back offense.
Jack Spanier Jack Spanier 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Rocori | 2023 State MN Rocori QB PRZ 147 PH 135
Another quarterback with great feet, Spanier is a nightmare for pass rushers. He moves around the pocket like a running back and has a big arm – with or without his feet being under him. With all his spectacular scrambling ability, Spanier from the pocket gets overshadowed by his highlight feet. Watching him play football, his ball skills on offense and defense – on the hardwood – came as no surprise. Defensively, he gets in passing lanes, and offensively, he has excellent range on his jump shot. As a guard, he is not just a perimeter player. He is a solid rebounding guard.
Ruhan Jordan Ruhan Jordan 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Eastview | 2023 State MN Eastview WR PRZ 162 PH 146
Jordan has quick feet on the hardwood – keeping defenders off balance. His feet make him a solid slasher and a tough one-on-one defender. He is a stat sheet stuffer – not putting up big numbers in any one category, but he will show up in the scorebook in almost every category. As a receiver, Jordan has the ability to find open space when running his routes. He was especially effective on crossing routes or when settling in a zone in the middle of the field. He also saw time as a defensive back and a kick returner.
Watch list players to watch this winter.
Kaiden Peters Kaiden Peters 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Plainview-Elgin-Millville | 2023 MN Plainville-Elgin-Millville WR PH 51
Ben Kopetzki Ben Kopetzki 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Andover | 2023 MN Andover DB PH 56
Soren Richardson Soren Richardson 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Northfield | 2023 MN Northfield QB PH 66
John Mueller John Mueller 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Watertown-Mayer | 2023 MN Watertown-Meyer WR PH 74
Kaden Cook Kaden Cook 6'4" | 210 lbs | ATH Park Center | 2023 MN Park Center ATH PH 76
Anthony Thorman Anthony Thorman 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Jefferson | 2023 MN Jefferson TE PH 84
Lawson Godfrey Lawson Godfrey 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR St. Clair/Loyola | 2023 MN St. Clair/Loyola WR PH 92
Jackson Stewart Jackson Stewart WR Delano | 2023 MN Delano WR PH 101
Mason Schirmer Mason Schirmer 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR Maple River | 2023 MN Maple River WR PH 108
Waziri Lawal Waziri Lawal 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Breck | 2023 MN Breck WR PH 126
Joe Burgess Joe Burgess 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Park Center | 2023 MN Park Center WR PH 130
Zack Wells Zack Wells 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB South Ridge | 2023 MN South Ridge RB PH 141