PCTI2 Totals:
PPG-9.3
RPG-7.9
APG-0.7
Pro's:
Physical, powerful post with strong base. Natural football player with good basketball instincts. Can step out and shoot it with good touch. Master of positioning that can have his way on the block when motivated. Improved rebounder. Strong defensive player that has the quickness to cover the perimeter. Quick hands. Has surprised the PCTI faithful with his passionate play and love for the tournament. Great teammate that never complains and goes about his business each game. Enjoys taking a hit when going up for a layup. High motor. Superior hands for a big.
Con's:
Conditioning will always come into question. One can't help but to wonder if it's not being in great cardio shape, or that he just goes full throttle every second he is on the floor. Tends to get mental after missing a few shots and loses aggressiveness offensively. Lack of playing consistently hurts his touch around the goal. The development of one post move in his arsenal could add 4 PPG to his bottom line. Tends to rely too much on a turn around fade, which does not relate to his otherwise powerful style of play. Does not utilize all leadership skills because he still feels like a football player playing basketball, rather than recognizing he is a top player in PCTI and a guy that is looked upon to lead his team.
Overall:
The man they call Bruiser has come out of nowhere the last two PCTI's as a force to be reckoned with. Averaging close to 10 and 8 a game last year, he has re-dedicated himself to clearing glass and is inching his way towards the first PCTI athlete to average a double double. Came into PCTI2 in freakish condition, and displayed aggression along with it that stood out in a big way early on. Van Horne has showed continued improvement with his dedication to conditioning and basketball the last two years, and if he continues to build on his progression, we could be chanting MVP come April.
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