Kaimana Baker '20 Recruiting Profile

St Anthony Junior/Senior High SchoolWailuku, HIMen's Basketball

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ClubSparks Maui

Height6'2"

Weight175lbs

Age22

Primary PositionShooting Guard

Secondary PositionSmall Forward

Dominant HandRight

Points/Game22.4

Free Throw %71

Field Goal %47

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Personal Statement

I have a really good work ethic, when it comes to basketball and academics. I’m very determined and would love to have the opportunity to play basketball at any college level to help pay for school. My junior year I was a top 5 scorer in the state of Hawaii for D2.

Heres what my coach has to say about me: "Kaimana is an exemplary student and leader of the team. Was top 5 in division 2 for scoring in the state. Also grabbed more than 10 rebounds a game while having to bring the ball upcourt, create plays for teammates and become a defensive anchor. His effort this year is immeasurable."

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
3 years
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
Captain, 2nd Team All-Conference
2017 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #2
2016 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #32

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
2 seasons
2018 Southside’s Finest (17U)
2018 Sparks Maui (17u)

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Kim Kasahara
High School Assistant Coach
Tim Pang
Club Coach
Dennis Ramos

Events

Camp/Event
Scouts Focus Elite 80 Camp
2/23/19 to 2/24/19
Camp Evaluation on Me: Kaimana Baker, of Kihei (HI) St. Anthony HS, is a 6'1 170lb 2020 prospect from our Spring 2019 Orlando camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Kaimana as having college potential. Kaimana has a great wingspan that gives the player the potential to be a lock down defender and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The talented passer, distributes the ball well seeing the floor and anticipating when and where teammates will be open creating easy buckets. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a great handle and is on the way to being a primary ball handler. Basketball IQ was one of the player's greatest strengths routinely making the right play at the right time. There was a great emphasis on making the right play, which will be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Kaimana does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent impressed finishing around the rim through contact and in traffic. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, adding even more finishing moves, the player will continue to be a grave threat around the basket. The talented player has good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect is very strong for their age. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds. Combined with the player's decent frame, we expect the player to really develop with continued work in the weight room. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Kaimana has potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 4. AAU Team: Sparks.
Camp/Event
Jam on It Tournament
7/17/18 to 7/24/18
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UC Santa Cruz Elite Camp
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Case Western Reswrve University Elite Camp
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Colgate University Elite Camp
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University of New Hampshire Elite Camp
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University of Pennsylvania Elite Camp
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2019 Academic All-American Scoutsfocus Elite Camp
Kaimana Baker, of Kihei (HI) Saint Anthony HS (Maui), is a 6'1 175lb 2020 prospect from our Summer Academic camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Kaimana as having scholarship potential. Kaimana has a disruptive wingspan that gives the player the potential to be a lock down defender and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The very talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor. The player is always anticipating when and where teammates will be open, a highly coveted trait in the team sport. In terms of ball handling, it was one of the strongest aspects of the player's game. The player makes great use of change of speed and change of direction. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Kaimana does an excellent job of shooting the basketball with rhythm and possesses high-level knowledge between good/bad shots. This advantage will continue to develop by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a very reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect showed they were an extremely reliable shooter throughout camp. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent did a tremendous job of finishing around the rim through various moves. The prospect showed great ability with both hands and has the potential to finish on any defense. The talented player has very good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect is very strong for their age. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds. Combined with the player's solid frame that should to continue to build year around, the player will be physically ready to play at the next level. The talent had an impressive motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that we believe will translate well at the next level. College coaches will be impressed watching the talented prospects motor and from what we saw, the player had a physical and mental toughness that will be coveted at the next level. The player showed excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Kaimana has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the SG. AAU Team: Southsides Finest.

Additional Sports

Baseball
2 years
Varsity Team
Tennis
2 years
Varsity Team
Soccer
1 year
Varsity Team

Statistics

Statistic	2019 Varsity Team	2018 Varsity Team	2017 Varsity Team	2016 Junior Varsity
Points/Game	22.4	16	apx 12	apx. 10
Season High Points	42	25	18	17
Rebounds/Game	10.7	10	apx 8	apx 8
Season High Rebounds	15	14	14	15
Assists/Game	5.1	3
Season High Assists	10	5
Steals/Game	4.7	1
Blocks/Game	4.2	2	apx 2	apx 2
Field Goal Pct.	44	50
Free Throw Pct.	70	75		apx 70
3 Point FG's		5
3 Point FG Pct.		30
Games Played		10