MP Hoops Scouting & Analysis

Over the course of the next two months, Mitten Prep Hoops will break down the top and potentially undervalued prospects from some of the state’s best teams.

Fresh of a Division 2 state runner-up finish last year in basketball, South Christian is getting back into basketball shape after another storied football season.

At the time of publish, South Christian was 5-3 with some key wins and narrow losses. As the season charges ahead, South Christian will be looking for more players to step up, offensively.

Here is a breakdown of some of their key recruits and contributors:

Carson Vis, 6-4, Jr. – Vis is fantastic at getting to the basket. He drives the baseline with poise and power, gliding to the rim for graceful finishes. His 3-point shooting continues to improve, and he can handle the ball. Vis has some D1 offers already, and could see them pile up if he can add a little more quickness to his repertoire.

Jake Vermaas, 6-1, Sr. – Vermaas has already signed with Grand Valley State to play football, but he looks like a next-level basketball player, too. He can score in bunches, lighting up scoreboards from long range or by using his strength and athleticism to get to the rim. Great floor general who rarely turns the ball over. A potential two-sport star at GVSU?

Davis Kemper, 6-8, Jr. – Kemper is a great outside shooter who has developed into South Christian’s trusted third scorer. Seems extremely under-recruited based on his height and upside. Needs to get a little stronger, but has plenty of time to add muscle. Terrific prospect who could prosper at the right D2 school.

Caleb Pleune, 6-4, Jr. – Has the potential to be a volume scorer with a nice-looking shot and great size for a high school guard. Needs to play with more confidence. Has all the tools to be an impact scorer right now. Once some more shots start falling, watch out for this rising prospect.

Isaac Schrotenboer, 6-6, Jr. – Another addition to South Christian’s deep junior class. Schrotenboer is a solid shooter who just needs to play with more confidence. Not quite able to create his own shot yet, but that upside is certainly there. A matchup nightmare due to his athletic ability on both ends of the court.

Sam Wiess, 6-2, Sr. – Wiess is a streaky shooter and a solid defender. He’s a great role player who gives quality minutes and steady effort whenever on the court. Not a volume scorer, but can knock down a big shot.

Tanner Raak, 6-4, Sr. – The team’s de facto center with no other real post players in the rotation. Despite their height, Kemper and Schrotenboer are wings. Raak does all the dirty work. He scraps for rebounds, blocks shots and guards the opposing team’s most rugged post threat. Raak isn’t a scorer, but he’s still a key piece on a team with state title aspirations.