THE NORTHSTAR HOOPS REPORT PROSPECT SHOWCASE DAY 1

The Northstar Hoops Report put on a Prospect Showcase at Augsburg College. The Stock Risers Showcase will be on August 18, from 8:00-2:00 Pm which will is for kids going into the 7^th, 8^th and 9^th grades. Then on August 19, from 8:30-2:30 the Prime Time Prospect Showcase which is for kids going into the 10^th 11^th and 12^th grade from 8:30-2:30 Pm.

The gym of Augsburg College was buzzing on Saturday morning as basketball players going into grades 7-9

The day got off to a quick start as the kids went through stations to work on different basketball drills. The drills emphasized off the ball skills that they will use in the feature. There was a big push for the fundamentals on the game in each drill.

Players showed up from around the Twin Cities metro area. Registration was open to just about anyone who wanted to show up and pay the fee.

After drill work everyone got into groups and they went into half court scrimmages.

After the half court scrimmages there was a half time break where the players were fed and hydrated.

After the meal break it was back to drill work. The main focus was footwork. They broke out into stations and everyone worked on the fundamentals of footwork.

After the footwork drills it was time for a little 5 on 5 actions. The coaches divided everyone up into groups and they played 5 on 5. Coaches looked on as kids showcased talent that they had.

After the skill portion of the showcase was over the clinic moved to a classroom where basketball coach and author Larry McKenzie spoke to the athletes about life and basketball after the camp was over.

Over all I enjoyed myself throughout the showcase. I thought that it was run well and everyone did a good job of showing their skills to the coaches in attendance.