We've seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a 'Getting to Know' series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today's edition will take a closer look at Andrew Schrage of Bishop McGuinness.
We've seen Schrage in every possible setting, recently stating, 'Given our countless viewings of Schrage, his steady progression over the last twelve months should've been somewhat expected. He's a scrappy, fairly unselfish guard prospect with the ability to initiate the offense or play alongside another primary ball-handler. Schrage prefers to attack but can shoot the ball at a respectable percentage (despite his unorthodox mechanics). He's a solid passer and active defender with the ability to outwork opponents for extra opportunities.' Which was later followed by, 'The Villains opened their day with a huge matchup against a noteworthy opponent, and Schrage was arguably their best player from start to finish. He's a tough, scrappy, steadily developing point guard prospect who seems to get better with each viewing. Schrage attacks the basket well and finishes or makes the proper pass to an open teammate. He possesses unorthodox shooting mechanics, but can hit jumpers at a respectable clip. Schrage is a gamer who simply competes.'
Since then, Schrage has only gotten better and better. He's maintained his foundation as a tough, relentless, high-motor piece who prioritizes doing the little things and outworking opponents on both ends of the floor. However, Schrage has clearly made strides as a playmaker and overall scorer, and seems to stand out on a nightly basis for this NC Spartans group. He handles the ball with care, locates the best available option, and makes the corresponding pass. Schrage is a quality decision-maker with the blend of craftiness, vision, and scoring prowess to keep opponents on their toes. He's simply blossomed into an excellent two-way floor general, and should only continue trending upward over the next calendar year. Expect more college coaches to get involved over the coming months.