Player Profiles for 14U Yancey County Cougars: 6’3 Lucas Jenkins (Mountain Heritage 2020) Agile big that can put the ball on the floor and score, effective mid and long range shooter, strong rebounder that can defend all 5 positions and…
Player Profiles for 14U Yancey County Cougars:
6’3 Lucas Jenkins (Mountain Heritage 2020) Agile big that can put the ball on the floor and score, effective mid and long range shooter, strong rebounder that can defend all 5 positions and he’s not afraid to get on the floor. Runs the court well and can finish in a crowd. Plays as hard as anyone on the team and gives all-out effort.
6′ Sterling Santa-Maria (Cherokee 2020)
He’s an athletic wing that can shoot and rebound with the best of them. Has a good understanding and feel for the game. He has good feet and instincts that allow him to defend bigger opponents.
5’8 Jalen Branton (Mountain Heritage 2021)
A tenacious defender and the ultimate competitor. His motor never stops and he has great hand-eye coordination. Great at penetrating and passer of the basketball. He’s Mr. Hustle…just check out his knees when you see him.
6’2 Cole Shehan (Mountain Heritage 2020)
Athletic kid that can run the court with anyone. He has incredible hands and can finish on the move with either hand. He is a great rebounder and defender. Tremendous upside if he continues to work hard at his craft.
6′ Nathanial Ledford (Mountain Heritage 2020)
He is one of the hardest workers in the group and is willing to put the time in to get better (and he will get better). He is a good shooter that can heat up quickly and is becoming more and more effective off the dribble. He is a very good defender who is willing to lay it on the line.
Callin Randolph (2020 Mountain Heritage)
5’11 Callin Randolph (Mountain Heritage 2020)
He is a scoring capable point guard that can handle, score from different levels, penetrate and pass or finish and likes to play up-tempo. He has a unique ability to keep everyone involved offensively and keeps the ball moving. He seems to sense when it’s time to switch gears and score the ball, if it’s needed. He’s very unselfish and sees the court from end to end. He has a high basketball IQ and can defend his position. He’s strong with the ball.
5’11 Logan Higgins (Mountain Heritage 2021)
Young 8th grader with a very high basketball IQ for his age. He sees the court as well as anyone we have seen, for his age. Very good ball handler that can penetrate and score or dish. Tough as nails defender and plays physical.
6’7 Justus Shelton (Mountain Heritage 2020)
Great defensive big that is willing to mix it up. He is Yancey’s best inside defender. He understands the game at a very high level. He has a great low post game and can finish with multiple moves and is the team’s best inside passer. Good pedigree, as mother was a college All-American and played in the WNBA.