2013 Calvin Hermanson on Zags' Radar

[BobZag]

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/news/article/3666326620506988095/boys-basketball-calvin-hermanson-named-gatorade-player-of-the-year-video/

I'm hearing he really likes Gonzaga. FYI, Lake Oswego is in Oregon's largest classification, 6A.

Lake Oswego junior Calvin Hermanson was named the 2011-12 Oregon boys basketball Gatorade Player of the Year after helping the Lakers reach the Class 6A state championship game.

Hermanson, a 6-foot-6 wing, averaged 23.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists during the regular season and was even better during the state championship run. He averaged 26.2 points and more than eight rebounds during the Class 6A playoffs, including back-to-back 32-point performances in the quarterfinal and semifinal games. In three tournament games at the Rose Garden Area, he shot a blistering 63-percent (29-for-46) from the floor and hit 21 of 24 free throws. His performance earned him a unanimous selection to 1st team All-Tournament.

[tlark420]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXJMfJqLiXo

[Baldwinzag]

long arms for 6'5"

“He’s one of the best players I’ve seen in a long time,” said Jeff Bair, head coach at Clackamas (Ore.). “He is an excellent inside-out threat on the court with an incredible basketball IQ. He makes reads on the court that are simply amazing. He certainly is a class act on the floor -- a great competitor who does so with class and sportsmanship. As an opposing coach, I can honestly say he’s the best Oregon has right now.”

http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/player-of-the-year/post/_/id/7096/oregon-boys-hoop-poy-calvin-hermanson

ESPN Analyst

Strengths:
Hermanson is a clever left-hander that has very long arms and can stroke the 3-point shot. When he gets his feet set his shot is very solid. He is much more comfortable shooting the jump shot off the catch than off the dribble. He can also get in the post and exhibited a soft turn-around jump shot. In transition he is a decent athlete and an excellent passer-not too mention his passing in the half court was impressive as well. He is a lefty with a nice touch in the paint area and he has some deceptive bounce as well. He has nice length and with fairly long arms and very good hands.

Weaknesses:
Hermanson is a smooth player, but he needs to get more aggressive on the defensive end. He has a tendency to float too much on that end and not utilize his long arms to get deflections. In addition, his shot is definitely smooth, but it needs to get more consistent (off the bounce) to develop his pull-up game.

Bottom Line:
Hermanson is an intriguing prospect due to his length and savvy. He moves well without the ball and has a good understanding of what needs to occur on each possession. He looks like an ideal wing-type for a solid mid-major program.

*ESPN eval written after his Soph season, yet proceeded to "blow up" this year.

A Joe Harris type, yet given the fact we passed him over in recruiting, when he was more than interested in the Zags, my expectations remain tempered for this kid and his chances. Although, I think he'd be a terrific fit and player for us. Maybe we've learned our lesson, considering Joe Harris is currently one of the best all-around players in the ACC.

[BobZag]

Look at those highlights in the link in the OP.

Wow.

[hooter73]

Wow, love what I see in the highlights.

[sittingon50]

Lefty. Sign him up.

[former1dog]

Aggressiveness doesn't seem to be a problem for Mr. Hermanson in the highlite video.

[Colbyspapa]

Wow! Sign his ass up now!!!!! That is a good looking player. Always in the right position, explosive, quick feet, left hand. Appears to be an above average jumper. SIGN before Calipari offers without meeting the kid.

[Goshzagit]

I can't recall who said it, yet a poster recently mentioned his #1 wish list for Zags was:

"A Mike Hart with offense & a shot".

Well, here he is...an early Merry Christmas to you as a fan. This kid is Mike Hart with an all-around offensive game, better hops, and just as strong & long of arms.

Question is, will Zags pass b/c 1.) He's just over in Oregon 2.) Maybe a Euro-kid is still out there we don't even know about yet, a mysterious entity, yet still alluring and could even play SF. 3.) Paralysis by analysis b/c he's so close in proximity, seen entirely too often by Coaches, and is what we've had before.

Remember, Monninghoff & Keita were chosen over All-ACC performer, Joe Harris.

Joe was also 6'6", combo-guard/forward, 40% from 3pt, solid athleticism, hard worker, Washington POY, etc. JUST like this kid.

I wonder if Zags even give him a sniff...or wait for Lloyd to turn over another rock overseas....we'll see.

[Zagdawg]

Color me impressed......sign him.....is he our missing piece?

[BobZag]

I can't recall who said it, yet a poster recently mentioned his #1 wish list for Zags was:

"A Mike Hart with offense & a shot".

Well, here he is...an early Merry Christmas to you as a fan. This kid is Mike Hart with an all-around offensive game, better hops, and just as strong & long of arms.

Question is, will Zags pass b/c 1.) He's just over in Oregon 2.) Maybe a Euro-kid is still out there we don't even know about yet, a mysterious entity, yet still alluring and could even play SF. 3.) Paralysis by analysis b/c he's so close in proximity, seen entirely too often by Coaches, and is what we've had before.

Remember, Monninghoff & Keita were chosen over All-ACC performer, Joe Harris.

Joe was also 6'6", combo-guard/forward, 40% from 3pt, solid athleticism, hard worker, Washington POY, etc. JUST like this kid.

I wonder if Zags even give him a sniff...or wait for Lloyd to turn over another rock overseas....we'll see.

You're concerns are very valid. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. We may or may not have gotten Harris, but it bothers me that we never even offered. Instead, the staff found every flaw he had, likely down to the little pimple on his left cheek, and chose the exotic foreign mystery men. *sigh*

[MDABE80]

Shoulders, arms and his trunk...pretty advanced body for a 17 year old kid. He has the stats in the highest league in Oregon. This is one kid we need. I bet Oregon's Dana Altman thinks so too.

Likely the entire P 12 does ( sans Romar). He'd be a good one....hope some competent recruiting brings him to us.

[HillBillyZag]

Surely if the young man displays interest in Gonzaga they will consider offering him?

[Reborn]

It's about time we get an Oregon kid. We have lost so many. I think Few will offer this kid. He would be foolish if he did not. Let's get more local when the talent is legit.

[Goshzagit]

2 Zag recruits Cullen Neal & Chris Reyes already heading to St marys ---

I was just told St Mary's is recruiting this kid hard.

So is Wash St, Oregon State, Oklahoma St, Utah, Portland, and Oregon has shown up to his most recent games.

He went out of his way to mention Gonzaga has at least shown interest.