BU recruit- class of 2009- Ben Averkamp

[Da Coach]

Ben Averkamp is a 6'7" post player in the class of 2009 who Bradley is reportedly recruiting.

He plays at Germantown (Wis.) High School.

Scout profile--

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3448177

Premium article--

http://saintlouis.scout.com/2/697128.html

The premium Scout article reports that Averkamp has offers from Wisconsin-Green Bay, UW-Milwaukee, and St. Louis U.
He says he also is getting interest from Bradley, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, William and Mary and Loyola-Chicago.

He is rated the #4 player in Wisconsin for 2009 by WisconsinHoops.net.

[ER3]

For what it is worth...
Ben Avercamp was here at the Maryland-Eastern Shore game today...
His family parked next to me and I saw his Germantown High jacket he was wearing as we walked in...
I unfortunately have no other useful tidbits to add to this post...but I can 100% affirm that Ben Avercamp was in Carver Arena for the game today...

[Da Coach]

I hope he was impressed by the game and the fans!

[TheHeemyMonster]

Does JL contact these recruits about coming to the games or are they showing up on their own? I have no idea why he would have them come to this game since it could possibly be the worst home game atmosphere of the year besides maybe tonight game vs Florida Gulf Coast. Maybe this was the only game that he could come down to or something. I just think it would be weird for JL to request that he come down this weekend of all weekends

[Da Coach]

They are invited. It was probably an unofficial visit, because the official visits have to be monitored very closely, so the kid would have been escorted by a coach.

[Majik45]

I bet with all the kids having their high school season themselves it's hard to get them down to "certain" games like Michigan State. Sometimes, I bet they just have to come to a game to fit their schedule. My guess is the kid isn't playing yet, so this was the best fit for him.

[Gtown]

new to the board. I was just searchin the web to see the updates on ben and saw this forum. So I figure i join. I go to G-town with Ben. There is no talk on who is is interrested in at all. But I must say he is WOW. So far this season he is racking up blocks more then last year and as far as points and boards its what you would expect

[Da Coach]

Keep us informed on how he is doing. He sounds like a solid prospect. He visited Bradley earlier this season for the Bradley-Maryland-Eastern Shore game.

[Da Coach]

Hoopmasters has an update on class of 2009 recruit Ben Averkamp of Germantown, Wisconsin. He has lead his team to a 19-1 record, including their last 17 straight, and a 14-0 record in conference. They are the #1 seeded team in their state sectionals.

Averkamp is averaging 16.5 ppg. He is also a 4.0 GPA student wanting to major in pre-med.

Hoopmasters reports he has 3 offers-- from St. Louis, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Wisconsin-Green Bay.
He also has recruiting interest from-- Bradley, Albany, Iowa State, Loyola, Northwestern, Northern Iowa, and William & Mary.

Here is the premium article on Hoopmasters--

http://hoopmasters.com/article.php?aid=1203540502

[Gtown]

First game in the playoff for Germantown.
Ben had 12 points with the most impressive MONSTER dunk in the fourth. Along with a handful of blocks and idk how many boards

[Da Coach]

Good for Ben. He sounds a little like Jordan Prosser who most people around Peoria know.

[Gtown]

Another Big game for Ben 16 points he has when I last looked at the score board. Handful of boards. This next game tomorrow against Milwaukee Vincent will be a HUGE test to see how good he is

[Da Coach]

Ben Averkamp verballed to Loyola of Chicago yesterday.
He had visited Bradley with his parents early last season and attended a game at Carver Arena. He told me he really liked Bradley. However, Bradley did not offer a scholarship, and may have dropped off his recruiting lately.

http://www.wissports.net/sports/hoopsb/article.asp?nid=14960

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84848&sport=2