Prospect Spotlight: Quinton Morton-Robertson (2019)
It’s never easy to be thrust into running a starting point guard role as a freshman, especially for a prestigious program filled with seniors that have a “state championship or bust” mentality. While 5’6” Quinton Morton-Robertson may not look like…
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Continue ReadingIt’s never easy to be thrust into running a starting point guard role as a freshman, especially for a prestigious program filled with seniors that have a “state championship or bust” mentality. While 5’6” Quinton Morton-Robertson may not look like the right guy for the job, one will quickly realize that this kid is special no matter how small he is.
“Q,” as he’s known by his teammates, is a lightning quick lead guard that sets the tone defensively by dogging ball handlers the length of the court and using his quickness to pick pockets and play passing lanes. Offensively, he’s really tough to stay in front of, and he’s able to get in the lane, see the floor and make plays for others.
While his talent is top notch, what separates Q is the poise and understanding that he plays with at such a young age. He’s a true floor general, and while he’s already a leader at such a young age he’s open to learning more from guys who have already been there.
Q was named MVP of Myrtle Beach Session One after leading Team Winston to the championship.“Our senior leader Marcus Finley taught me a lot about what it takes to be a point guard at Radford,” Q said. “I learned to play with patience, I used to rush a lot of things but now I take it one play at a time.”
At Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live Period, Morton-Robertson led a Team Winston 15U team that includes two other Radford players to the championship of Session One, and earned MVP honors along the way. While AAU is mostly about exposure and development individually, he sees it as a chance for him and fellow freshmen Myles Jones and Kam Edwards to grow as teammates and friends as well.
“Think it provides us a great chance to bond and create even more team chemistry,” Morton-Robertson said.
While he’s already seen a lot of individual and team success at such a young age, Q is determined to continue to improve himself on the court and keep the winning ways of Radford going.
“I’m working to get stronger before high school basketball again so hopefully we can win another state championship.”
With his leadership, tenacity and ability to put his team in positions to succeed, it’s hard to see any other school in 1A as a favorite other than the defending champs.