Class of 2023 F Porter Bazil is one of the hardest working players that you will find in the state of Nebraska. He simply will not allow anyone to outwork him, and this dedication will pay big dividends soon. Standing at 6’7, he is the perfect size for todays wings that you see at the next level. The Lincoln Northeast High standout is primed to make sure that his name is among the top of the list of players who will be mentioned in terms of having an impact at the next level. The scary part of his game is that he is just scratching the surface in terms of his overall potential.
Bazil’s offensive game can be summed in one word, and that is consistent. The minute that he steps on the floor he creates unbelievable matchup problems for his opponents. He can catch and finish in the post with ease around the basket. He has a natural feel for the game and does not force the issue when has the ball in his hands. He understands how to keep the ball high and away from smaller defenders and can also spin baseline to avoid double teams. He has a soft touch on his jump shot and has put in the work over the past year to increase his range on his jump shot. He is now able to catch and face away from the basket and consistently knock down shots which makes it even more difficult to matchup against him. His biggest area of improvement has been attacking the basket. Defenses now must play him honest as he has become a legit three level scorer at the high school level.
He is just as good on the defensive end of the floor as he is offensively. He plays extremely hard and takes pride in playing defense. It is common to see him diving on the floor for loose balls as well as getting a key defensive rebound in a crucial part of the game. He will do whatever is needed for his team to win. He moves his feet well and does not gamble and get silly fouls. He protects the rim very well and uses his body well from a defensive standpoint. He has the skillset to compete at any high-level university and many of them are targeting him as a top priority for the 2023 recruiting class.
College programs in the region have begun to take more of a look at his skill development and have made his name as one that they will pay close attention to over the next six months. He currently holds an offer from the University of Cal-Poly. This list will continue to grow as he excels on the basketball court as well as the classroom.