Schools are continuing to track 2021 7'0 Philipp Kreile from Asheville School, as this past season really helped him get adjusted to the game and develop his overall skill set on the court.
We got our first glimpse of Kreile at the Tennessee Phenom 150, as his size certainly stood out quickly among our scouts but there was room to grow with his game.' After the event in Tennessee, we had this to say about his game:
'We look at a player that possesses a clear amount of long-term potential on both ends of the floor, Philipp Kreile. He's a massive post prospect with size, strength, and quality hands. Kreile positions himself well around the paint to alter shots and collect rebounds but also knows how to clear out space for post-ups. He doesn't force the action and understands how to run the floor hard in transition.'
Getting more minutes on the court seemed to help his game this past season at Asheville School, get more adjusted to the game here in the United State.
'I had a big improvement overall with my inside skill set and the way I rebound and run from rim to rim as well,' he told Phenom Hoops.' 'I kept working on my body every day; early morning workouts were no rarity.' My focus was to get in perfect shape body and condition-wise, to be able to play a full game at high speed.' As well, I was focusing on developing a shot and kept working on my post moves and touch around the rim.'
Kriele has put in the man-hours to get his body ready, coming in around 255 these days and schools are continuing to monitor his progress.' He was already able to unofficially visit UNCG, Jacksonville, and Elon a while back and continues to talk to those programs, while also having discussions with Stony Brook, FIU, Wofford, VMI, American, and Northern Colorado as well.
'Schools have been saying they like my touch around the rim, my soft hands as well and they like the way I use my body to get the best angles to score in the post.'
The work never stops for Kreile though and he hopes to continue to develop his game even more, with those interests potentially becoming offers down the road.