Ben Olson '20 Recruiting Profile
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2018-19 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I first started playing school basketball when I was in 7th grade. Despite my late start, I was fortunate to have strong coaches who invested in me early on and motivated me to advance to the varsity level in high school. Additionally, I took advantage of opportunities to play for travel and AAU teams to further develop my skills.
Because I missed many of the developmental basketball years, I feel that I have not yet met my full potential as a player and am looking for a team and coach who can continue to push me to improve in all aspects of the game. I am also looking for a school that is the right fit for me academically as I wish to pursue a career in teaching physical education and coaching.
My primary goals for the remainder of my high school career revolve around strengthening my GPA, gaining experience in the field of teaching, and becoming a captain and leader for both my high school and travel basketball teams.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- Most Improved Player
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #40
- 2017 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2020 2gether2one (2gether2one 17 U grade 11 Boys)
- 2019 2gether2one (LaCrosse Elevate-Hamilton 17U B)
- 2019 La Crosse Elevate (17U)
- Anticipate additional tournaments in August, 2019
- 2018 La Crosse Elevate (16U)
- 2017 La Crosse Elevate (15U)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Vincent Hamilton
- Vince Hamilton
- High School Head Coach
- Steve Blank
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Blugold Basketball College Prospect Camp
- 7/29/19 to 7/29/19
- Camp led by UW - Eau Claire men's basketball coaching staff including shooting and game play drills, game play, instruction in the recruiting process, and information about UW - Eau Claire with campus tour.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Hoops Hardwork Regional Finals
- 7/26/19 to 7/28/19
- AAU tournament
- Camp/Event
- NY2LA Summer Jam
- 7/18/19 to 7/21/19
- AAU tournament
- Camp/Event
- Chicago Summer Jam
- 7/11/19 to 7/12/19
- AAU tournament; Won first 2 games, lost 3rd game, opposing team did not show for 4th game
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Elite Prospect Camp
- 6/28/19 to 6/28/19
- Camp led by UW - Oshkosh men's basketball coaching staff and players including shooting and footwork drills, game play, instruction in the recruiting process, and information about UW - Oshkosh with campus tour.
- Camp/Event
- Advanced Instruction Basketball Camp
- 6/14/19 to 6/14/19
- Camp led by UW - Platteville men's basketball coaching staff and players including ball handling and shooting drills, multiple style game playing opportunities, instruction in training and nutrition, and information about UW - Platteville.
- Camp/Event
- Battle at the Lakes
- 5/10/19 to 5/12/19
- AAU tournament
- Camp/Event
- Prep Hoops Hardwork Live
- 4/26/19 to 4/28/19
- AAU Tournament: Game 1 vs All in Athletics - Simmons (Win 54-52); Ben highlight player of the game with teammate. Game 2 vs Iowa Mavs - Schlabaugh (Loss 54-47). Game 3 vs Minnesota Rise (Loss 51-38). Game 4 vs Michigan Goonies (Loss 57-47)
- Camp/Event
- Northland College Men's Basketball High Potential College Prep Camp
- 10/27/18 to 10/27/18
- Skill stations; Full Court Drills; IQ stations; Competitive stations; Full games; Lifting session
- Camp/Event
- Prep Hoops Wisconsin Top 250 Expo
- 11am - 4pm
Additional Sports
- Football
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesCertified Lifeguard
Top NCSA Athletes at Holmen High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
