BasketballMomofIN Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 9:25 PM, dgambill said: Good luck this year! Thanks so much! We are so excited for this year's season. Praying that they get to have a full season. We lost 3 seniors, but have gained a couple freshman starters who look really good! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Indykev said: Put 25 pounds on this young man and his offers change. It's not for lack of trying.....he eats everything in sight. He has added some more muscle since last season though. He may not be the stockiest big, but his physique helps him to be one of the fastest I've seen. And that's definitely a unique strong suit at his position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, BasketballMomofIN said: It's not for lack of trying.....he eats everything in sight. He has added some more muscle since last season though. He may not be the stockiest big, but his physique helps him to be one of the fastest I've seen. And that's definitely a unique strong suit at his position. Thanks for posting here and nothing but the best wishes to you and your family. Hope all high school kids can get their sports in! How is Landen’s game coming along? Miss playing high school sports lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, BasketballMomofIN said: Thanks so much! We are so excited for this year's season. Praying that they get to have a full season. We lost 3 seniors, but have gained a couple freshman starters who look really good! Can't wait! Me and the GF are gonna have to travel up SR 205 to see your son play. I always loved 'Busco's gym. Best of luck this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 47 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said: Thanks for posting here and nothing but the best wishes to you and your family. Hope all high school kids can get their sports in! How is Landen’s game coming along? Miss playing high school sports lol. He's stretching out a bit more, knowing that's what colleges are looking for. Getting a bit better on his outside shot. He's stronger and jumping higher (unbelievably). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, rico said: Me and the GF are gonna have to travel up SR 205 to see your son play. I always loved 'Busco's gym. Best of luck this season. It feels like true Indiana basketball in that gym. Very authentic. Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, BasketballMomofIN said: It feels like true Indiana basketball in that gym. Very authentic. Thanks very much! Yes, the gym is awesome. Road trip, one that is actually close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMonkey Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Seems like an impressive kid. I hope this COVID stuff doesn't hurt him from a recruiting standpoint and getting the attention and notice from mid-high major programs. He has the size and athleticism that is coveted and seems to have a great team first attitude. Has anyone on here other than mom seen him play in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, BasketballMomofIN said: He's stretching out a bit more, knowing that's what colleges are looking for. Getting a bit better on his outside shot. He's stronger and jumping higher (unbelievably). Wow...if he jumps any higher they may have to make him wear a helmet! Lots of HS athletes have issues putting on weight. They just burn it so fast especially with his activity level certainly. Just keep him in the weight room when he can (strength will make up for his mass...especially down low in his legs where he can hold position). It’s not like his playing football...his quickness and athleticism will be evident to scouts and if he can at least keep from being rooted out and hold his position down there and finish through contact...his offers will keep coming. He is an exciting kid...doesn’t need to make the leap to shooting 3s all at once...I’m sure the coaches are working on a 15 foot game and facing up...that’s enough to add until he masters that. I think kids get caught up trying to do too much too soon. Master their position...master a few moves so they just can’t take one thing away. Move going right and left...drop step, up and under...I’m sure all things part of his game but really working on perfecting those things will help him excel more so then just trying to keep expanding and expanding but never being really great at anything. After he has mastered of course the next step is to move out. I think of Tim Duncan...the most boring player maybe in NBA history but so fundamentally sound and because of it basically unstoppable...he mastered a few moves and became one of the all time greats. As he got better he moved further out on the floor with a jumper but man something special about a guy that was so fundamentally solid at his job that even without superior athleticism (although let’s not act like he wasn’t a gifted individual) opponents knew what was coming but couldn’t stop him. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, dgambill said: Wow...if he jumps any higher they may have to make him wear a helmet! Lots of HS athletes have issues putting on weight. They just burn it so fast especially with his activity level certainly. Just keep him in the weight room when he can (strength will make up for his mass...especially down low in his legs where he can hold position). It’s not like his playing football...his quickness and athleticism will be evident to scouts and if he can at least keep from being rooted out and hold his position down there and finish through contact...his offers will keep coming. He is an exciting kid...doesn’t need to make the leap to shooting 3s all at once...I’m sure the coaches are working on a 15 foot game and facing up...that’s enough to add until he masters that. I think kids get caught up trying to do too much too soon. Master their position...master a few moves so they just can’t take one thing away. Move going right and left...drop step, up and under...I’m sure all things part of his game but really working on perfecting those things will help him excel more so then just trying to keep expanding and expanding but never being really great at anything. After he has mastered of course the next step is to move out. I think of Tim Duncan...the most boring player maybe in NBA history but so fundamentally sound and because of it basically unstoppable...he mastered a few moves and became one of the all time greats. As he got better he moved further out on the floor with a jumper but man something special about a guy that was so fundamentally solid at his job that even without superior athleticism (although let’s not act like he wasn’t a gifted individual) opponents knew what was coming but couldn’t stop him. Good luck! Thanks for all the kind words and great advice! The best to you and yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poprudy Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 7 hours ago, BasketballMomofIN said: Thanks for all the kind words and great advice! The best to you and yours! Reach out to the girls head coach top notch trainer and has trained many D1 athlete's. Good luck this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 15 hours ago, BasketballMomofIN said: Thanks for all the kind words and great advice! The best to you and yours! Is this correct that he committed to Huntington? If so, congratulations to Landen, you, your family and Huntington! https://www.wfft.com/templates/AMP?contentID=572413211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuhoopsfan Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 hours ago, cybergates said: Is this correct that he committed to Huntington? If so, congratulations to Landen, you, your family and Huntington! https://www.wfft.com/templates/AMP?contentID=572413211 This is a bit surprising considering he seems to be rising prospect that may have an opportunity at larger schools. I wish him all the best though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Iuhoopsfan said: This is a bit surprising considering he seems to be rising prospect that may have an opportunity at larger schools. I wish him all the best though. Something tells me he will end up at a bigger school...TBH, there are ways lots better small schools out there than Huntington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 7:13 AM, cybergates said: Is this correct that he committed to Huntington? If so, congratulations to Landen, you, your family and Huntington! https://www.wfft.com/templates/AMP?contentID=572413211 He hasn't signed yet, but he has verbally committed to HU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiderMonkey Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations to him furthering his education and playing career. I wouldn't be surprised to see some mid-major offers come in. Surprised an Indiana State or Evansville haven't offered. With his size, athleticism and willingness to put in the work to improve I could see him being a transfer candidate very quickly from a school like Huntington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, BasketballMomofIN said: He hasn't signed yet, but he has verbally committed to HU. Paleeze, tell him not to go there!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, rico said: Paleeze, tell him not to go there!!!!!! Why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, BasketballMomofIN said: Why do you say that? Everyone, Landen can go wherever he chooses, it’s not our place to say otherwise. If that’s where he wants to go then that’s great and congrats to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, BasketballMomofIN said: Why do you say that? I attended the school for a semester...unless Landen is really super-religious, he will not like it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, rico said: I attended the school for a semester...unless Landen is really super-religious, he will not like it there. We are a very faith-filled family. Landen started his high school career at Concordia Lutheran H.S., my husband's alma mater. The fact that HU is a Christian college is really an added bonus for him and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, BasketballMomofIN said: We are a very faith-filled family. Landen started his high school career at Concordia Lutheran H.S., my husband's alma mater. The fact that HU is a Christian college is really an added bonus for him and us. That is great...I apologize for even saying what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, BasketballMomofIN said: We are a very faith-filled family. Landen started his high school career at Concordia Lutheran H.S., my husband's alma mater. The fact that HU is a Christian college is really an added bonus for him and us. Congratulations. Sounds like a young man it is easy to be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, rico said: That is great...I apologize for even saying what I did. No worries whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasketballMomofIN Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: Congratulations. Sounds like a young man it is easy to be proud of! We definitely are. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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