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'Kaleb Siler of Carmel Christian.
We've seen Siler in every possible setting, including at our Phenom 150 Camp, where we stated, 'Next, we look at a player with a very intriguing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Kaleb Siler. He's a big, strong-bodied post prospect with great hands, positioning, and the ability to overwhelm opponents on either side of the ball. Siler utilizes his body extremely well to finish, secure rebounds, and wall-up defensively, but will be even more imposing with continued conditioning. He runs the floor hard in transition and understands how to maximize his strengths around the basket. Next in his development process is working on his overall frame, as it will directly improve his endurance and make him more available. Coach McCullough on Siler: 'Kaleb is a big man that is very active on both ends around the basket. He can finish with either hand quite effectively. Kaleb can continue to work on strength and conditioning. Overall, he played really well.' Siler brought a lot to his team during camp and should be able to assert himself as a productive contributor for Seventy-First throughout the upcoming season.'
Since then, Siler has made a pretty lasting impression as a steady, reliable two-way interior cog with Carmel Christian and Rod Howard Select. He's a big, sturdy post prospect with IQ, footwork, and soft touch around the basket. Siler utilizes his body very well to absorb contact on finishes, secure rebounds, and alter shots as a defensive anchor. He displays the makings of a respectable midrange jumper, but typically doesn't look to force the action or do too much with the ball in his hands. Siler runs the floor hard in transition, moves well as a cutter, and truly understands how to thrive within a low-maintenance role at all times. It'll be exciting to watch his progression over the next few years, as various types of scholarship-level schools have already begun laying groundwork.