Recruiting Report: Tray Gildon (2017)
2017 point guard Tray Gildon has taken full command of the Wharton offense. The rising senior is one of two returning starters that helped the Wildcats post a 21-5 record a year ago. Gildon and his group failed to make…
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Continue Reading2017 point guard Tray Gildon has taken full command of the Wharton offense.
The rising senior is one of two returning starters that helped the Wildcats post a 21-5 record a year ago. Gildon and his group failed to make the postseason in Class 7A, but they have a bright and athletic group in place for this season.
“Last year was great. I was able to learn firsthand what being a leader was from our 2016 class,” Gildon told Prep Hoops Florida. “They always put the team first and really worked hard on and off the court. We came up a little short in the playoffs but overall we had a fantastic season.
“My role this season along with my fellow senior teammates is to be a leader. I have the experience to help lead our team into battle in what I see as one of the toughest districts in the state. Also being in the point guard position I have to be an extension of our coach on the court, making sure we are in place each and every possession.”
How would the 6’1″, 160-pounder break down his own game?
“I’m more of a pass first guard. I look to get my teammates in the best position to score each play,” Gildon said. “I would like to be more consistent with my shot which I have spent a lot of time this off-season working on. I also would like to get stronger. I know to play at the next level I must be in tip top shape. I have been working out with Jermi Wilkes (The Cage) during the off-season and will continue throughout the season.”
Travel season was a busy one for Gildon who spent most of it playing for Balkman Elite. He then finished the last live period playing for the Flight, a program that was started by his dad when Gildon was in 4th grade. He says he gained a lot of his mental toughness playing the next four years on the AAU circuit for the Lakeland Fire from 5th to 8th grade.
No offers have come in yet for Gildon, but I saw firsthand last week in a preseason clash at Jesuit that he can really play. He is in full command of the Wharton offense. Whether he’s dishing out assists, attacking the basket or knocking down triples, Gildon has skills. He’s lengthy and like he alluded to, he knows he needs to get stronger to play with the best.
Gildon’s motto is to do whatever it takes to succeed and you can see that on the court. He fared well against a very tough Jesuit defense. His game has expanded since last season ended and that is a good thing for his future and Wharton’s chances this season.