Most Improved Player: 2012 Season
Trevor Thompson is a 6'10" center from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. One thing he could always do well, even though he did not play much as a junior, was run the court. Now, he has built his offensive skills around his agility. His post game has improved 10 fold over the last year. A lof the credit for his development goes to Ben Davis head coach Mark James and his staff along with his AAU coach Ramon Stallings. That development made Thompson our most improved player this season.
Thompson plans to attend IMG Academy in Florida for prep school next year. The extra year will help his game improve even more plus give him more recruiting exposure since he developed late. This spring/summer he will be playing AAU with the Eric Gordon All-Stars. That team includes notables like V.J. Beachem, Devin Davis, Zak Irvin, and Zavier Turner.
Most Improved Player: Last Two Years
R.J. Hunter and Glenn Robinson, III tie for the honor of most improved player over the last two years. Both had their games explode over the last couple seasons. Hunter (6'6" shooting guard from Pike) went from a skinny kid who was just a catch and shoot, shooter to a well-rounded great player. Although he still gets beat off the dribble more than he should, he creates havoc on the defensive end by using his long arms and anticipation to get into passing lanes. Hunter's penetration game has really improved as well. If you guard him too tightly or close-out too hard, he gets to the bucket and makes good things happen by either scoring or dishing to an open teammate. His father, Ron Hunter, got a steal from the high-majors when his son committed to Georgia State.
Robinson was a 6-4 small forward with a solid mid-range game, but not too much else two seasons ago. He grew two inches and that helped his explosiveness as well. Robinson used to be a below the rim finisher, but now he will go over the rim and defenders to finish. His shooting range is still expanding, but he is becoming a consistent three-point shooter. His potential in college (Michigan) and beyond is extremely high.