Prospect Watch: Isaac Suffren (2018)
After spending the past two seasons at Myers Park HS, 2018 shooting guard Isaac Suffren decided to transfer to defending NCISAA 3-A state champion Providence Day. At Providence Day in Charlotte he will team up in what many would call…
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Continue ReadingAfter spending the past two seasons at Myers Park HS, 2018 shooting guard Isaac Suffren decided to transfer to defending NCISAA 3-A state champion Providence Day.
At Providence Day in Charlotte he will team up in what many would call the best backcourt in the state with highly regarded recruits Devon Dotson and Trey Wertz. “I want to grasp all opportunities that I can at Providence Day. Providence Day attracts a lot of coaches, so I know if I play like I know how those opportunities will be taken advantage of.”
The 6-foot-3 sharpshooter averaged right at 18 points per game last season at NCHSAA 4-A regional finalist Myers Park HS. Known for his ability to knock down shoots from outside of the point line, Suffren has basketball in his genes. His mother played at Austin Peay University and now referees in the WNBA and collegiately, and both his uncles played college basketball at North Carolina Central and Iowa State respectfully.
With more to his game than just 3-point shooting, Suffren can attack the basket off the dribble to get a open shot or find an open teammate. He has advanced ball handling skills and a high basketball IQ. He possesses a knack for rebounding that many guards his age do not have. He should be considered one of the best shooters and guards in North Carolina for the class of 2018. “The most important part of my game is my scoring and rebounding. I score best off the dribble usually ending in a shot. I tend to be bigger than most guards I play against so I use my strength to get into the paint if I need to also. As far as shooting, off the dribble will usually end up in mid-range or at times, not very often off a screen from the 3pt line. Most of the 3’s I take are in rythm and open shots. I also dish out assist by beating my man off the dribble and making help side commit, leaving my big man or shooters open. Using a fundamental box out and with my jumping ability, rebounding has always been a strong point.”
Playing a national schedule like Providence Day plays and with a head coach of the caliber that Brian Field is Isaac Suffren will be a player that can continue to get better and pursue his dream of Division One basketball.