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'Trent Steinour of Lake Norman.'
We've seen Steinhour multiple times with the Carolina Riptide, most recently stating, 'As the only guy playing up on this roster, there is an obvious amount of intrigue and upside with someone like Steinour. He's already quite tall but truly only beginning to harness his physical tools. Steinour moves well for his size, alters shots at a consistent rate, and displays the ability to finish or space the floor from beyond the arc. Although he showed a ton of flashes, his best basketball is in the future.' Our own Noah Hooper also said, 'When I look at Trent on the floor, the first thing I notice is how well he is able to use his length to be a disruptive asset defensively for his team. He also uses his length very well to gain positioning and grab rebounds for his team which helps them tremendously. Not only did he use his long frame well, but he also had very solid footwork for his age and size, which makes his ceiling really high given the fact that he is very young. Lastly, he displayed solid shooting mechanics from beyond the arc which is really good because he has a lot of time to develop into a player that shoots at a reliable clip, making him a great fit for college programs in the future given his size at 6'6 already. Trent has a bright future as a player if he puts in the work and I can't wait to see him develop over the years.'
Between his youth and promising physical tools, everyone should be able to see the value with Steinour. Although he lacks strength and some playing experience at the high school level, the flashes of translatable skills should already be enough to get folks excited about the long-term future. Steinour moves very well for his size, operates within the team structure, and utilizes his length properly around the basket to secure rebounds and block shots. He can finish around the basket or effectively space the floor along the perimeter. Steinour also runs the floor well in transition and understands how to make an impact without necessarily needing to post massive scoring totals. It's still very early in his development process, but the intrigue and excitement should be obvious.