Summer Stock Boosters: 2018 Wings (Part 2)
With the final live periods coming to a close a couple weeks ago, it’s now time to take an in depth look at some of the biggest stock boosters in Virginia throughout the entire AAU season. The lists compiled will…
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Continue ReadingWith the final live periods coming to a close a couple weeks ago, it’s now time to take an in depth look at some of the biggest stock boosters in Virginia throughout the entire AAU season. The lists compiled will be organized based on year and position, and will only include players that have open recruitments and have yet to make a verbal commitment. It’s impossible for us to mention every kid that boosted their stock throughout the summer, but we’ve narrowed down some of the players that took the biggest jumps in improvement and interest from colleges. Here’s part two of the 2018 wings.
Kameron Harris | 6’1” | Amelia Academy/Team Loaded 757
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #36
Harris had a great summer with Loaded 757, showing that he’s more than just an athletic guard with a lot of upside. His jump shot continues to improve, and when he gets it going early he’s instant offense that’s able to give you double digit points in a half. He’s a good rebounder for his size, able to guard multiple positions and plays with a chip that you can’t teach. He has received interest from a number of division one schools, and has a chance to lead Amelia Academy back to the promise as a go-to guy this season.
Myles Jones | 6’3” | Blue Ridge/Uncommon Bulls
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #40
Finally healthy after an injury riddled junior season at Blue Ridge, Jones reminded everyone why he was a big time scorer with Battlefield before he transferred. He’s a knockdown shooter from deep, and once he’s lit you up he can blow right by close outs and finish in the lane. He was one of Uncommon’s top scorers throughout the summer, and should be a vital player on both ends of the floor for Blue Ridge who lost three of their top wings this season to graduation.
Ayush Mayur | 6’5” | Middleburg/District Basketball Club
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #50
He’s always had the skillset and intelligence to play, but now Mayur is becoming a real threat on the offensive end as he looked for more opportunities to score the basketball within the flow of the offense. He has good touch from 15 and out, knows how to use his size and became a better defender with improved athleticism. He should see early playing time at Middleburg as a transfer, and with his unreal GPA and test scores it shouldn’t be long before Ivy League schools realize they have a steal in the Northern VA area.
Jahdon Robinson | 6’4” | LC Bird/River City Reign
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #51
He was up-and-down in April and May, however Robinson looked really good in July where he asserted himself offensively and showed his athleticism with some highlight dunks that are sure to turn some heads. He has a great frame and natural athleticism allowing him to guard multiple positions, and as he began to grasp the system and his role he became a kid that you had to leave on the floor. He needs to improve his consistency on his outside shot, and if that comes there’s no doubt he’ll be a division one wing when things are all said and done.
Cole Meadows | 6’3” | Giles/Spectrum
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #71
Talk about improvement, Meadows looked like a completely different player with Spectrum this summer than he did when we saw him at Giles in the Chance Harmon Classic. He intrigued us during the season with his size and athleticism, and it was good to see his rapid improvement on the offensive end early in the summer. He showed good form on his jump shot and improved consistency, he finished well in transition and when engaged was a versatile defender that rebounds on both ends. He still has work to do, but he has a chance to be mentioned with the best in the western part of the state.
Jordan Gibson | 6’3” | Stonewall Jackson/Higher Level
Vantage Hoops Ranking: #72
Gibson is a lot like Meadows, which explains them being side by side in the rankings. He has the frame to play, with long arms, a solid upper body and the ability to run and finish with the best of them. In the half court set he has to find a niche, whether it’s as a slasher or shooter, but he looks comfortable moving without the ball and makes plays on the glass to give his team extra opportunities. His biggest upside however is defensively, where he has a chance to be a guy that shuts down big time scorers if he develops that mindset.