Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren (born May 1, 2002) is an American basketball player who attends Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A consensus five-star recruit and one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class, he stands 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) and plays the center position. In addition to his size and shot-blocking, he is known for his ball-handling and perimeter shooting skills.

Chet Holmgren
No. 34 – Minnehaha Academy Redhawks
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (2002-05-01) May 1, 2002
NationalityAmerican
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolMinnehaha Academy
(Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Early life and career

Holmgren grew up playing basketball under the tutelage of his father, a former college player. In sixth grade, he began attending Minnehaha Academy, a private school in Minneapolis. He stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) at the time and became teammates with Jalen Suggs, whom he would play alongside through high school. Holmgren improved his shooting range while recovering from a broken right wrist during his first season.[1] He grew about eight inches in the year before ninth grade.[2]

High school career

As a freshman at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 6.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.[1] His team won its second straight Class 2A state championship.[3] In his sophomore season, Holmgren averaged 18.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game and led his team to another Class 2A state title.[1] After the season, he had success with his Amateur Athletic Union team Grassroots Sizzle at the Under Armour Association, earning tournament most valuable player honors. As a result, he emerged as one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest.[2] In August 2019, Holmgren attracted national attention for crossing over basketball player Stephen Curry at Curry's own SC30 Select Camp.[4]

On January 4, 2020, as a junior, Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School, a nationally ranked team featuring BJ Boston and Ziaire Williams.[5] In his junior season, he averaged 14.3 points per game, leading Minnehaha to a 25–3 record.[6]

Recruiting

Entering his junior season, Holmgren had about 30 scholarship offers from college basketball programs.[7] In June 2020, after the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga, he became the number one player in the 2021 class, according to ESPN.[6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Chet Holmgren
C		 Minneapolis, MN Minnehaha Academy (MN) 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 190 lb (86 kg) — 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 97
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 3  247Sports: 2  ESPN: 1
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 26, 2020.

    Player profile

    Listed as a center, many observers note that the lanky Holmgren is a versatile player who moves, handles, shoots, and jumps fluidly and deftly, more like a guard than a big man.[8] His vertical and running leaps are much stronger than average for a center (or power forward), and his 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) wingspan contributes to his standout blocking and rebounding abilities. Holmgren plays a strong inner and outer game, with superior 3 point shooting compared to others of his size and position.[9]

    Personal life

    Holmgren's father, Dave, who also stands 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), played college basketball for Minnesota from 1984–1988.[1]

    References
    1. Gardner, David (December 4, 2019). "Once 'A Pile of Bricks,' Chet Holmgren Is Now Basketball's Dream House". Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
    2. Jones, Ryan (November 28, 2019). "Big Stepper: Chet Holmgren's Game Keeps Growing". Slam. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
    3. Paulsen, Jim (March 24, 2018). "Minnehaha Academy, driven by larger purpose, defends 2A title with victory over Caledonia". MN Basketball Hub. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
    4. Johnson, Dalton (August 7, 2019). "Watch Steph Curry get crossed by 7-foot high school star Chet Holmgren". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
    5. Frederick, Jace (January 4, 2020). "Minnehaha Academy wins high-profile basketball showdown with nationally ranked Sierra Canyon". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
    6. Polacheck, Jacob. "Minnehaha Academy's Chet Holmgren is No. 1 in Class of 2021 rankings". Zagsblog. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
    7. Bates, Greg (January 23, 2020). "Minnehaha Academy 7-footer Chet Holmgren might be the most unique prospect in high school basketball". MaxPreps. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
    8. Jordan, Jason (March 25, 2020). "A Look at Elite Center Chet Holmgren". SI All American. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
    9. Grobeck, Joe (March 11, 2020). "America's No. 2 Recruit Shoots Like Dirk and Defends Like Davis". FanBuzz. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
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