Kyle Wiltjer
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Kyle Wiltjer – 6’9″, 220, PF, Portland, Or (Jesuit)
If Wiltjer is a familiar name to some of you, it’s probably because Kyle’s father Greg was on the Beavs 1982 team. He’s also a notable player in the Portland area–and Oregon in general–playing at the school which produced three current Beavs.
One look at him moving on the court doesn’t scream athlete. But then he gets open, gets the ball, and the ball goes in the hoop. He’s so smooth and so smart on the court that it’s hard to explain how good this kid is. He has tremendous touch and sneaky quickness. He also has the smarts to understand that the first step is the most important on defense, and he anticipates movement with ease. He’s not quick with a rocker outside or spin move down low. But his footwork almost always catches the defender off guard. I can’t tell if he has any range limitations in the frontcourt.
As he matures he will gain strength, speed and more quickness. I can’t imagine his game getting any better because of these, but I know it will.
