Men's Basketball Recruiting / Illinois / Oswego, IL / Oswego East High School / Micah Gatewood

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Micah Gatewood '23 Recruiting Profile

Oswego East High SchoolOswego, ILMen's Basketball

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ClubM14 Hoops

Height6'0"

Weight175lbs

Age19

Primary PositionShooting Guard

Secondary PositionPoint Guard

Dominant HandLeft

Bench Press170

Points/Game5.2

Free Throw %80

Field Goal %62

Rebounds/Game1.3

Wingspan6ft 4in

Vertical Jump34

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2021 Spotlight

Personal Statement

Hello, my name is Micah Gatewood. I am a 17-year-old rising senior who attends Oswego East High School. Some things that make me most successful are working with other people and helping people work to the best of their ability. I am an optimistic and outgoing person that will always put a smile on my face and make other people feel good about themselves. I am always there to lend a helping hand to those in need of guidance. I put God first over everything because without Him I would not be here today.

I have a calm and steady attitude and tend not to get mad at things or at people very easily. I am an athlete and love to play sports like basketball, track, and volleyball. As a student, I enjoy science, language arts, and history. I also sing in the school choir and in the choir at my church. My goal is to play in the NBA, be a sports analyst / commentator, and have a career in the entertainment industry.

One quote that I strive to live by is from my favorite superhero movie, Spiderman, "With great power comes great responsibility." I relate with this quote because when as I get older I will have more responsibilities that will come my way, so I must be prepared for all of them.

What makes me different is my work ethic. I work really hard on the court and in the classroom. I have learned that I can contribute to my team without scoring by being a good teammate, encouraging my teammates when I am on the bench, and playing good defense.

For more information about me, please visit www.MicahGatewood.com

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
2 years
2023 Varsity Team
Jersey: #23
2022 Varsity Team
Jersey: #30
Individual Awards
Wolf Award 2022
Team Awards
Regional Champs, Conference Champs
2021 Sophomore Team
Jersey: #24
Individual Awards
Wolf Award Recipient
Team Awards
Conference Champs
2020 Freshman Team
Starter
- Jersey: #24
Team Awards
Conference Champs

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
4 seasons
2022 M14 Hoops (17U)
2021 M14 Hoops (16U - AAU)
2020 Illinois Gametime (AAU Winter 9th Grade)
Earned "Most Valuable Player" Award
2018 Owego East Wolfpack
Middle School Feeder Team for Owego East High School

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Ryan Velasquez
Travel / Club Coach
Bill Baldridge
Travel / Club Coach
Andrew Galow
High School Head Coach
Robert Pfaff - Sophomore
Travel / Club Coach
Anthony Parker

Events

Camp/Event
Aurora University Elite Camp
9/24/22 to 9/24/22
Camp/Event
Queens University Elite Camp
8/07/22 to 8/07/22
Camp/Event
Loras College Elite Camp
7/31/22 to 7/31/22
Camp/Event
Point Guard College
6/27/22 to 7/01/22
Become the Smartest Player on the Floor DEVELOP THESE SKILLS In this course, players discover how to: Read the help-side defense like LeBron James Master the subtleties of the game like Sue Bird Become a tenacious defender like Pat Beverley Transform their basketball IQ and decision-making Rip apart all types of man and zone pressure defenses Get higher % shots & influence your team’s shot selection Slow the game down & make better decisions in the paint Influence and inspire teammates using NITE communication Players return to their teams knowing everything that’s needed to win championships — and to stand out to good coaches at the highest levels.
Camp/Event
Loras College
10/10/21 to 10/10/21
The 1-Day Underclassmen Elite Camp is designed to expose campers to training and competition that they will find at the college level. The camp is open to high school basketball players that will graduate in 2022, 2023, 2024 and will feature high level concepts and skill work. The camp will take place at Loras with meals will be provided by Loras’ dining service. Post and guards will receive specialized training. Each camp has a limited number of openings, so get your registration in early.
Camp/Event
Indiana Wesleyan University
8/28/21 to 8/28/21
This one day camp will give you a great idea about the skills it takes to play at the college level. This camp is patterned after the NBA pre-draft combine where players are assessed to see where they need to improve if they are going to continue their playing career. The focus will be on teaching the skills that it will take to be successful at the next level along with educating players about the recruiting process.
Camp/Event
Elmhurst University
8/14/21 to 8/14/21
Offensive & Defensive Breakdowns, Simulated College Practice, Games, Meeting with Elmhurst University Admissions, Campus Tour, and a Q&A session with our Head Coach John Baines. Our elite camp will give you an inside look of the student-athlete experience at one of the top Division 3 programs in the nation.
Camp/Event
University of Southern Indiana Elite Camp
8/08/21 to 8/08/21
Camp/Event
Trinity Christian College Elite Calp
8/07/21 to 8/07/21
Camp/Event
Central Michigan University Elite Camp
8/01/21 to 8/01/21
We as a staff at Central Michigan University came across your profile on NCSA and wanted to reach out! My name is Mike Frauenheim and I am the Director of Basketball Operations for the Mens program at CMU. Our Head Coach, Coach Tony Barbee, is starting his first year at CMU after being an Assistant Coach at the University of Kentucky for seven seasons. We are very excited about the direction our program is heading and you are receiving this email tonight because we believe that you can help us get to the next level! Based off of your profile and talking to people around the area about you, we want to personally invite you to our ELITE CAMP on August 1st! This is a great opportunity to play directly in front of our entire coaching staff while competing against the top talent from around the country!
Camp/Event
Wisdom Knot Basketball Camp
7/24/21 to 7/24/21
Lead by the High Performance Coach of the Chicago Bulls, Dr. Wendy Borlabi, uses sports as an avenue to facilitate the awareness of how each youth’s ambition and abilities can be developed into a career in sports. The camp uses fundamental sports skills training paired with mental skills training to create self-awareness in a dynamic learning environment that allows them to practice leadership and teamwork on and off the court.
Camp/Event
Point Guard College (PGC) Scoring College
6/28/21 to 7/02/21
Become an Unstoppable Scorer from Every Position on the Court No player wants to sit and watch others make big plays, break scoring records, and get scholarships. Develop the scoring package and mindset you need to dominate the competition next season.
Camp/Event
Exact Sports Basketball Showcase
6/23/21 to 6/23/21
Evaluated by Coach Moore from Olive-Harvey College - 4.5 out of 5 Stars Skillset Overview Technical Abilities - 92 / 100 Footwork - Quality use of triple threat position and pivoting. Quick first step. Always on balance and ready to react on both offense and defense Finishing - Strong finisher at the rim. Able to use body to shield defender and absorb contact. Utilizes both hands. Tactical Abilities - 92 / 100 O Awareness - Recognizes when to shoot or pass. Awareness of time and score of the game and makes plays accordingly Communication - Great communicator; organizes and directs teammates well and communicates frequently. Physical Abilities - 95 / 100 Explosiveness - Great quickness and explosiveness, especially in the first step or two. This will be an asset in all aspects of the game Agility - Showed good agility. Good body positioning and footwork helped you change directions quickly. Mental Abilities - 92 / 100 Confidence - Great confidence, didn’t shy away when challenged at camp and played with a sense of urgency. Coachability - Responds well to coaching. Asked good questions and seemed to enjoy the learning process. Coach's Comments Tremendous upside, I believe that Micah is still growing, once his body catches up to his skill level he will be even tougher to defend. Can get anywhere he wants on the court and finish in traffic. getting stronger will be very important as you go up in levels of basketball As a guard you have to chase down the long rebounds and keep your man off the offensive boards Use your length and quickness to get in the passing lanes and get steals for quick scores.
Camp/Event
Point Guard College (PGC) Playmaker College
7/06/20 to 7/10/20
Be the player your coach trusts with the ball in pressure situations. Discover how to be the smartest player on the floor while developing the mental toughness, habits and focus necessary for greatness, both on the court and in life.
Camp/Event
Steph Curry's "Underrated" Tour
2/22/20 to 2/23/20
Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) is now known as a 3 Star athlete who was "underrated" out of high school. He believes that there are other unknown athletes, like him, that only need visibility to showcase their skills. 1 out of 64 athletes chosen from the North Region (Chicago).
Camp/Event
Holy Cross Collegiate Prospect Camp
8/24/19 to 8/25/19
College Prospect Camp. 1 of 2 freshmen at the camp out of about 50 or so athletes.
Camp/Event
Tom Izzo Basketball Camp
6/14/19 to 6/16/19
1 of 3 Finalist for Mr. Hustle out of 200 athletes
Camp/Event
West Suburban Youth League All-Star Team
3/09/19 to 3/09/19
1 of 15 athletes out of 1400 selected to play in this game.

Training

David Bryant
3 years
Shooting, Ball Handling, Finishing
M14 Hoops
3 years
Shooting & Ball Handling, finishing
xSports Naperville
1 year
Speed, Strength & Agility
Point Guard College
2 years
Mental Toughness, Thinking the Game, Being a Play Maker, Scoring, Point Guard
Kimrosi Taylor
1 year
Ball Handling, Finishing, Shooting

Statistics

Statistic	2023 Varsity Team	2022 M14 Hoops	2021 Sophomore Team	2021 M14 Hoops	2020 Freshman Team	2020 Illinois Gamet
Points/Game	5.2	7	6.3	7.1	11.9	15
Season High Points	13	19	13	14	21	30
Rebounds/Game	1.3	4	2.2	5.1	7.5	8.6
Steals/Game	.6	1	1.1	.8	1.7	.7
Blocks/Game	.9		.3	1.1	2	1.7
Field Goal Pct.	62	45	59	42	48	52
Free Throw Pct.	80	77	80	48	72	59
3 Point FG's	13		5	4	5	9
3 Point FG Pct.	62		42		25	36
Games Played	7	23	9	13	21	11
Season High Rebounds		12	6	9	16	15
Assists/Game		3	.4	1.1	.4	.8
Season High Assists			1		2	2

Statistic	2018 Owego East Wol
Points/Game	10.3
Season High Points	30
Rebounds/Game	6.5
Season High Rebounds	14
Assists/Game	.3
Season High Assists	2
Steals/Game	1.2
Blocks/Game	1.4
Field Goal Pct.	49
Free Throw Pct.	49
3 Point FG's	12
3 Point FG Pct.	24
Games Played	42