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Basketball at South Kent School – Preparing Players for the Next Level

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Basketball at South Kent School – Preparing Players for the Next Level

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Luke Stankavage is an accomplished basketball player who starred for Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he ranks second all-time in career scoring. Luke Stankavage shot 47 percent from the field during the 2019-20 season and averaged 20.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He played on the varsity team at South Kent School during the 2020-21 season.

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Luke Stankavage is an accomplished basketball player who starred for Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he ranks second all-time in career scoring. Luke Stankavage shot 47 percent from the field during the 2019-20 season and averaged 20.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He played on the varsity team at South Kent School during the 2020-21 season.

The basketball program at South Kent has produced over 60 NCAA Division I players and more than a dozen players who have gone on to play in the NBA or other professional leagues. Dorell Wright, a graduate of South Kent in 2004, was the first of 10 alumni to play in the NBA. He was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft and played 549 games through 11 seasons. He averaged 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game and won a championship with the Heat in 2006.

Jack McLinton, a teammate of Wright on the '04 South Kent team, played at the University of Miami and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft. Other South Kent alumni selected in the NBA Draft include Isaiah Thomas, Maurice Harkless, and Tremont Waters. Elijah Hughs was chosen by the New York Knicks in the 2020 NBA Draft.

South Kent alumni have also played in the Japan Basketball League and Chinese Basketball Association. Jermaine Middleton, another '04 graduate, played for the Harlem Globetrotters. At the college level, South Kent alumni have played for schools such as Seton Hall University, Boston University, Syracuse University, and the University of Louisville. Four players from the Class of 2021 were recruited to play at NCAA Division I programs.

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Basketball at South Kent School - Preparing Players for the Next Level

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Luke Stankavage is an accomplished basketball player who starred for Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he ranks second all-time in career scoring. Luke Stankavage shot 47 percent from the field during the 2019-20 season and averaged 20.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

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The Mission of LifeHoops in Charlotte, North Carolina

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The Mission of LifeHoops in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ardrey Kell High School standout Luke Stankavage performs in academics and athletics. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity player in the school’s men’s basketball team. Luke Stankavage’s involvement in community service includes serving with LifeHoops as a Gather volunteer and Coaching volunteer.

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Ardrey Kell High School standout Luke Stankavage performs in academics and athletics. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity player in the school's men's basketball team. Luke Stankavage's involvement in community service includes serving with LifeHoops as a Gather volunteer and Coaching volunteer.

LifeHoops is a non-profit organization that encourage s and inspires young men in the greater Charlotte area to develop their leadership potentials on the basketball court, in their schools and in the community. Combining basketball with academics and mentorship, boys in the 7th to 8th grade go through an after-school program that develops their basketball skills while helping them complete their school work.

Established in 2017 by Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias, LifeHoops provides a safe environment for young boys to receive basketball training, academic tutoring, and a healthy after-school meal. According to statistics, after-school hours are the peak hours when juvenile crimes happen.

LifeHoops has kept the requirements for participating in the program simple. The boys require three things, love basketball, stay in school, and be respectful.

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The Mission of LifeHoops in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ardrey Kell High School standout Luke Stankavage performs in academics and athletics. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity player in the school's men's basketball team. Luke Stankavage's involvement in community service includes serving with LifeHoops as a Gather volunteer and Coaching volunteer.

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Three Tips for Better Ball-Handling in Basketball

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Three Tips for Better Ball-Handling in Basketball

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A student at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage belongs to the school’s men’s basketball team. With a six-foot-three-inch and 170-pound frame, Luke Stankavage excels as a combo guard.

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A student at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage belongs to the school's men's basketball team. With a six-foot-three-inch and 170-pound frame, Luke Stankavage excels as a combo guard.

A 1-2 guard, also referred to as combo guard, possesses the physical attributes and skills of a point guard and a shooting guard. To fulfill both roles, the combo guard crushes ball-handling. USA Basketball, the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States, provides ball-handling tips.

First, spreading the ingers makes the hand as big as possible. This provides more coverage and ball control. It keeps the finger pads in contact with the ball and the palms away from it. Dribble the ball as hard as possible to maintain control and away from the defenders. The longer the ball is in the air, the more vulnerable it is to deflections and steals.

Second, with the free arm protect the ball by bending the elbows and flexing the forearm in front. It prevents the defenders from disrupting the dribble or from attempting to steal the ball.

Third, keep your eyes up to make a quick pass, avoid traps and the double team. Seeing the floor helps catch open teammates and allows making good passes at the appropriate time.

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Three Tips for Better Ball-Handling in Basketball

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A student at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage belongs to the school's men's basketball team. With a six-foot-three-inch and 170-pound frame, Luke Stankavage excels as a combo guard. A 1-2 guard, also referred to as combo guard, possesses the physical attributes and skills of a point guard and a shooting guard.

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Characteristics NBA Scouts Seek in Future Basketball Stars

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Characteristics NBA Scouts Seek in Future Basketball Stars

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Luke Stankavages studies at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a varsity player on the men’s basketball team. According to MaxPreps, over the last three seasons, Luke Stankavage posted averages of 17.5 points, 3.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game at 45 percent shooting in 82 games played.

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Luke Stankavages studies at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a varsity player on the men's basketball team. According to MaxPreps, over the last three seasons, Luke Stankavage posted averages of 17.5 points, 3.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game at 45 percent shooting in 82 games played. He is one of the most followed basketball players in Division I competitions by NBA scouts.

Basketball players 20 years ld and younger, especially those who play in Division I competitions, are being scouted by NBA scouts. Scouts hope to find future talents for the nation's premier professional basketball league. Indiana Pacers scout Ryan Carr shared characteristics professionals seek in basketball players 20 years old and younger.

Scouts assess a player's skill set, particularly athleticism. Athleticism is not only about the player's size but what he can do with his size. They take the player's strength, speed, and quickness into account. Scouts also assess basketball IQ. A player with a high basketball IQ knows how to limit his mistakes. While mistakes are inevitable, he plays with poise, understands the tempo, and executes the right play at the right time.

In addition to skillset, sportsmanship counts too. The greatest basketball players can keep their cool when the game gets out of hand. They maintain their dignity amidst diversity. They do not allow their emotions to take their focus out of the game. Conversely, an unsportsmanlike attitude results in more mistakes, poor judgment, bad decisions, and loss of momentum.

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Characteristics NBA Scouts Seek in Future Basketball Stars

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Luke Stankavages studies at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a varsity player on the men's basketball team. According to MaxPreps, over the last three seasons, Luke Stankavage posted averages of 17.5 points, 3.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game at 45 percent shooting in 82 games played.

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The Fort Mill Golf Club in South Carolina

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The Fort Mill Golf Club in South Carolina

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A student-athlete at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage is a guard for the school’s men’s basketball varsity team. In addition to basketball, Luke Stankavage is also a golf enthusiast. He frequently visits the Fort Mill Golf Club in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to play a round.

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A student-athlete at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage is a guard for the school's men's basketball varsity team. In addition to basketball, Luke Stankavage is also a golf enthusiast. He frequently visits the Fort Mill Golf Club in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to play a round.

Located at 101 Country Club Drive, the Fort Mill GolfClub is an 18-hole regulation course that offers a maximum of 6,825 yards at 72 par. A few minutes drive from Charlotte, the Club remains a favorite course among local golfers. The Fort Mill Golf Club opened in 1948 and served the mill workers. Donald Ross designed the front 9 holes. In 1959, the last 9 holes opened after George Cobb completed the design.

The Fort Mill Golf Course underwent renovation in 2008. Its owners, Leroy Springs and Co., invested $2 million to modify and bring the course up-to-date. Supervised by renowned golf architect Clyde Johnson, the renovated course retained much of Ross' design, although the yardage changed.

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The Fort Mill Golf Club in South Carolina

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A student-athlete at Ardrey Kell High School, Luke Stankavage is a guard for the school's men's basketball varsity team. In addition to basketball, Luke Stankavage is also a golf enthusiast. He frequently visits the Fort Mill Golf Club in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to play a round.