'10 IN PF Jake Kitchell (9/21/2009, LOI)

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Kitchel scored 35 pts in a 2 pt loss to Hanover in their Porter County Tourney on Saturday. Being ranked high does say something about your basketball skills in Indiana.
 

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newspaper quote:

"Then, to permanently kill any hopes of a Kouts comeback, Kitchell blocked consecutive shots from Kouts’ Andy Lovall, grabbed the rebound after the second one, drove the length of the floor with the ball, made a layup and was fouled in the process with 2:49 left in the game. He converted the three-point play to give his team its largest lead of the game at 66-49 and the Satellites cruised from there."

He had 60 pts and 33 rebounds in two games last week.
 
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Small school or not, I like a big man that can run a "fast" break and convert. There aren't many out there that can do that...
 
question for Jim R

Someone on the other forum saw Kitchell play and wasn't impressed with his jump. That's the first thing I noticed when I first saw Andrew Smith. Could you compare the 2 players for me, please to give me an idea what Kitchell is like?

I noticed that the Butler kid at Bl S is usually rated above Jake. What's the difference there?
 
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individual stats

I found a link to Jake's stats for the year...some of the games don't have all of the stats, but, it is better than nothing!!

http://www2.nwitimes.com/varsity/?team_id=9754&view=athlete&view_id=4758&school_id=304

They are missing rebounding stats for a couple games, but, even without that, he is averaging 20.4 pts; 12.5 rebs; 1.6 stls; 4.05 asts; 2.5 blks; 2.4 turnovers.

I would like to limit the turnovers a little bit, but, I would guess that 80% of the offense is going through him at some point, so, that stat will be a little higher, I guess. Even with that, he still has a "good" assist to turnover ratio.
 
Kitchell near school record: South Central senior Jake Kitchell's career-high 40 points Friday in a victory over Hebron moved him closer to the school career scoring record. His best had been 38. He shot 14 of 25 and 11 of 12 at the line Friday.

The 6-foot-9 Indiana State signee became SC boys career points leader with 26 points Jan. 29, besting 1968 SC grad Mike Niksch's 1,425. Kitchell, who has also led the Satellites in rebounds, assists and blocks all four years, needs 59 points to pass Mallory Gorski for the school record.

http://www.post-trib.com/sports/2062022,hsnotebook-0222.article
 

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N-D: What are you most looking forward to about playing at Indiana State?

Kitchell: Just the chance to play some college basketball for a new challenge. I’ve been playing varsity for the past four years anmd it’s time for something new something and more challenging.

N-D: How big an adjustment do you think you’ll have to make to playing Division I college basketball?

Kitchell: I think it’s gonna be huge. I’m gonna be playing every game against guys my size or bigger. It’s gonna be easier in the sense I’m not gonna have to do everything. It’ll be fun to be around guys that can take over games.
Good interview with Jake.

http://www.thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2010/05/09/sports/doc4be626fa70c57954315335.txt
 
Jake got 11 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 2 blocks in the all-star game at Knightstown according to my stats.
The PU and Butler boys again looked good.
Jake played PF. I would have liked to have seen him at C. Carroll played there, did actually get some feeds, and scored well.
Jake can shoot the 3 ok, but has a nice touch inside.
He was, by far, the best passing F or C in the game.
I think he as a frame that will allow him to get stronger and play a solid 5 for us.
 

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Saw Jake on TV tonight in the Jr/Sr game. He loves to pass and had several assists and post feeds. He, Carroll, and Zeller (centers) didn't score much and were a little slow playing with so many athletic wings and guards. but Jake did fine. He needs to work on his outside shot, blocking out and going for the rebound, and needs to be more careful on his passes. But I love his team attitude and I think he's got a good body.

This all-star team is fun to watch. I don't know if it's the players or coach, but one of the best passing all-star teams you'll see. They blew the highly regarded juniors out.
 
Saw Jake on TV tonight in the Jr/Sr game. He loves to pass and had several assists and post feeds. He, Carroll, and Zeller (centers) didn't score much and were a little slow playing with so many athletic wings and guards. but Jake did fine. He needs to work on his outside shot, blocking out and going for the rebound, and needs to be more careful on his passes. But I love his team attitude and I think he's got a good body.

This all-star team is fun to watch. I don't know if it's the players or coach, but one of the best passing all-star teams you'll see. They blew the highly regarded juniors out.

From the other forum...sounds like we got us a big guy who knows how to pass!

http://members.boardhost.com/isuhoopforum/msg/1276053164.html
 
Thoughts on the 2nd All-Star exhibition.

The coach (from Anderson) elected unsucessfully to go with a smaller lineup. (Why put bigs on the all-star team if you aren't going to use them) Hale and Fromm (both forwards) played the middle, and Carroll and Kitchell got little playing time. I like Kitchell. He looks tall. On one play he blocked a shot of one of the jrs (highly-touted) forwards with both arms, flatfooted, and crammed him to the floor.
If you are a Butler fan (I root for them) you will like Hopkins (team player) and Fromm (hustle). Hopkins had his hands full with Teague (quick as Conley), but I still love his desire to work for the open shot by passing.
Chandler (6'10", LN) is overrated from what I've seen.
Beshears and Harris are both going to prep school. I think either one would be good for us.
I don't like Thomas (mr. basketball). When he is challenged, he responds by getting violently physical. Not sure how that will work in college or pros. He was benched quite a bit last night. Lots of talent, though.
Gant had a good game. He blocked Thomas and Fromm and worked inside.
The little guard from BL. South liked to whine at the officials.
I think Carroll and Kitchell both will do well in college. Both might need a redshirt year to give them another year to mature. Most bigs do.
Hale will do well at PU. And Johnson will also (great body and skills).
Smeathers from Center Grove had 11 pts (one from 25 ft). Supposedly Butler is considering an offer. He can shoot, but is thin.
 
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