HOOPS RECRUITING: BUCKEYE COMMIT DANE GOODWIN TURNING HEADS IN THE EYBL
It has nearly been two years since Upper Arlington sophomore Dane Goodwin first arrived on the radar of the Ohio State men's basketball program. Scorching Medina for nearly 40 points in a scrimmage at the Ohio State team camp in June 2014, Goodwin, who was just an incoming freshman at the time, showed the top-flight potential that eventually led to an offer from the Buckeyes.
Some 23 months later, Goodwin, who sports No. 23, is an Ohio State commit and leading Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League in scoring at the 16u level, a feat that no Ohio player has done in recent years.
"[The EYBL] has been a good experience so far," Goodwin told
Eleven Warriors. "There's a lot of good players and teams, which really makes you bring out your best to win games."
And win is all Goodwin has done. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard led All-Ohio Red's 16u squad to a championship in New Jersey during Session 1 of the league in early April. Much of that success is due to a few changes that Goodwin has made to his game.
"I think as a player I've gotten more competitive playing in these big games," Goodwin said. "I've used my size more this year and am getting in the post to take advantage of my height."
Scouts, players and coaches alike have also taken notice of Goodwin's development this spring.
"I think the biggest change with Dane is his confidence," Corey Albertson, owner and scout for Triple Double Prospects, said. "He's just got more of an edge to him where he believes that he belongs on any list of top players."
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