Post by IONA86 on May 25, 2018 20:56:11 GMT -5
Goodnews Kpegeol - 6'5" CG/SF out of St Paul MN, D1 MN AAU.. Was a 2018 recruit who reclassified and is doing a prep year at TaylorMade Academy in Florida. He has a very good handle, can run the point, shoot the 3 well and he is very athletic. He is a mismatch for most guys guarding him and usually guarded the opponents best player. Looks from IUPUI, Wisconsin Green Bay, Drake, U of Denver, North Dakota State, South Dakota,
Scouting Reports:
"Goodnews Kpegeol has the potential as a 6-foot-5/6-foot-6 skilled and agile guard that few can match. He’s producing too. The potential side is the fact that Goodnews has played point guard and wing for much of his life but is also 6-foot-5 or 6-foot-6 with great length and explosive bounce. That combination is very rare and it has college coaches salivating. The production side is pretty good too. Goodnews paired with several good seniors to lead North St. Paul to state a year ago as the team’s leading playmaker. This season Goodnews has his team at 17-9 which is a bit better than most expected considering all the seniors that graduated from North St. Paul a year ago. “The season has been good,” Goodnews said. “There are a couple games I wish I could get back and play again but for the most part it has been good.” Kpegeol’s game continues to grow which is even scarier. He’s a junior averaging nearly 21 points a game leading his team in many categories. “My game has grown in ways, like I’ve gotten stronger, I’m a better shooter, better ball handling, and I can also post up when I want,” Kpegeol said. Tonight the Polars face the CDH Raiders in round one of section play. “We expect to make it back to state, we just have to put all the pieces together,” Goodnews said. Kpegeol will be one of the state’s most-watched D1 prospects this spring and summer playing with Howard Pulley. What schools will be looking on? Here is a sample. “I’m hearing from Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of South Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, North Dakota State, University of North Dakota, University of Denver, UW-Milwaukee, of U Of Furman, and Northern Iowa,” Goodnews said." -Ryan James -Prep Hoops 03/8/17
"Combo guard Goodnews Kpegeol averaged more than 18 PPG for North St. Paul this year, his final as a Polar. He helped his team reach a 22-4 record, a Metro East Conference title, and gain plenty of momentum… but the first opponent in sections, Tartan, is a very familiar one. “It’s a huge rivalry game,” Goodnews told NHR about the #4 and #5 seed matchup in Section 4AAAA. “Everyone comes out to watch, there’s a lot of trash-talking. Teachers are excited and everyone is just amped for the game. We just have to stick to the game plan and be disciplined. We have to play solid D, and if we do that, there’s no doubt that we win this game.” Kpegeol was recently ranked 4th in Ryan James’ list of the top 25 uncommitted seniors (it’s a really good list, take a look). He’s waiting out his options, trying to maximize his opportunities. He has previously listed offers from junior colleges Mineral Area, Northeast Nebraska, Lake Region, Highland in Illinois and Panola in Texas. “Recruitment is going alright,” Goodnews said. “I still have lots of interest, but I’m just waiting for the university that will believe in me full throttle.” Four-year schools calling Kpegeol include South Dakota, NDSU and Loyola (Illinois). Tonight’s big game tips off at 7 PM at North St. Paul H.S." - Alex Conover -Prep Hoops 03/7/18
Scouting Reports:
"Goodnews Kpegeol has the potential as a 6-foot-5/6-foot-6 skilled and agile guard that few can match. He’s producing too. The potential side is the fact that Goodnews has played point guard and wing for much of his life but is also 6-foot-5 or 6-foot-6 with great length and explosive bounce. That combination is very rare and it has college coaches salivating. The production side is pretty good too. Goodnews paired with several good seniors to lead North St. Paul to state a year ago as the team’s leading playmaker. This season Goodnews has his team at 17-9 which is a bit better than most expected considering all the seniors that graduated from North St. Paul a year ago. “The season has been good,” Goodnews said. “There are a couple games I wish I could get back and play again but for the most part it has been good.” Kpegeol’s game continues to grow which is even scarier. He’s a junior averaging nearly 21 points a game leading his team in many categories. “My game has grown in ways, like I’ve gotten stronger, I’m a better shooter, better ball handling, and I can also post up when I want,” Kpegeol said. Tonight the Polars face the CDH Raiders in round one of section play. “We expect to make it back to state, we just have to put all the pieces together,” Goodnews said. Kpegeol will be one of the state’s most-watched D1 prospects this spring and summer playing with Howard Pulley. What schools will be looking on? Here is a sample. “I’m hearing from Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of South Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, North Dakota State, University of North Dakota, University of Denver, UW-Milwaukee, of U Of Furman, and Northern Iowa,” Goodnews said." -Ryan James -Prep Hoops 03/8/17
"Combo guard Goodnews Kpegeol averaged more than 18 PPG for North St. Paul this year, his final as a Polar. He helped his team reach a 22-4 record, a Metro East Conference title, and gain plenty of momentum… but the first opponent in sections, Tartan, is a very familiar one. “It’s a huge rivalry game,” Goodnews told NHR about the #4 and #5 seed matchup in Section 4AAAA. “Everyone comes out to watch, there’s a lot of trash-talking. Teachers are excited and everyone is just amped for the game. We just have to stick to the game plan and be disciplined. We have to play solid D, and if we do that, there’s no doubt that we win this game.” Kpegeol was recently ranked 4th in Ryan James’ list of the top 25 uncommitted seniors (it’s a really good list, take a look). He’s waiting out his options, trying to maximize his opportunities. He has previously listed offers from junior colleges Mineral Area, Northeast Nebraska, Lake Region, Highland in Illinois and Panola in Texas. “Recruitment is going alright,” Goodnews said. “I still have lots of interest, but I’m just waiting for the university that will believe in me full throttle.” Four-year schools calling Kpegeol include South Dakota, NDSU and Loyola (Illinois). Tonight’s big game tips off at 7 PM at North St. Paul H.S." - Alex Conover -Prep Hoops 03/7/18