Recruiting Report: Armani Vermillion (2018)
Class of 2018 guard Armani Vermillion of Advance is one of the top young prospects in the Southeast Missouri region. In just two seasons of varsity action, Vermillion has already made his mark at Advance as a starting guard. As…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2018 guard Armani Vermillion of Advance is one of the top young prospects in the Southeast Missouri region.
In just two seasons of varsity action, Vermillion has already made his mark at Advance as a starting guard. As a freshman, he averaged 11 points a game for a team that advanced to the Final Four of the Class 1 state tournament. As a sophomore, he helped lead Advance to another district championship, but their quest for another Final Four bid fell short after an upset loss to Gideon.
“We just had a bad night as a team that game,” Vermillion said. “After losing that game, I think it helped us because we now know that it’s not as easy as we thought it would be. So next year, if we make it to that point again, I think we will come out strong and hopefully make it back to the Final Four again.”
The 5’11” Vermillion has been playing with Top Flight 16U during the summer. He has been one of the team’s top players as the point guard and leading scorer. An aggressive player with good athleticism, Vermillion puts those attributes to good use as he enjoys attacking the basket off the dribble.
“I like finding people open and getting them good shots,” Vermillion said. “I’m pretty good at handling the ball, driving to the basket and finishing. I’m good at handling pressure from my defender and just playing my game.”
The next step in Vermillion’s development is improving as a perimeter shooter, which will make him an even more effective offensive player.
“I want to improve my mid-range shot as well as my 3-point shot,” Vermillion said. “I have been in the gym a lot since we lost that sectional game. I think I’ve improved my shooting quite a bit since the season ended. My coaches have really help me with my shooting.”
Vermillion is hoping that his improved shooting, combined with his playmaking skills will result in another Final Four appearance for his high school team, as well as some attention from college recruiters.
“My main goal for my junior year is to play my game and to averaged something like 20 points and seven assists a game,” Vermillion said. “I also want to get looked at by colleges after these next two years of high school ball. I just want to continue to get better as a player.”