Prospect Spotlight: Rasheed Brown (2018)
The Poly Engineers are coming off their first ever state title after being crowned the Class 3A champions. They were led by PrepHoops Maryland Player of the Year and Temple signee Dre Perry along with a bunch of younger talent that will now look to step into the spotlight. Perry’s shoes will be hard to fill and repeating as champions in any class is an extremely difficult task. The addition of 2018 guard Rasheed Brown will help the Engineers make up for Perry’s production a little more.
Brown was a main piece for the Lake Clifton Lakers last season as he led them with 21.5 points per game. While he enjoyed his time there, he felt Poly fit him better both on and off the floor.
“I’m looking forward to the season,” Brown told PrepHoops. “I just want to win a ring this year. I’m working on adjusting my style of play to their system and it’s coming along.”
The 6’3 lefty is a great shooter from beyond the arc. Whether his shot is coming off his own dribble or off a kick-out, his smooth release and good rotation on the basketball makes for successful outcomes in most situations. Another big plus about his release is that it’s quick. Brown doesn’t have to gather the ball by bringing it below his hip. He can catch a pass at his chest and go right into his shot, making it difficult for close out defenders to contest.
Even though he is a shooter, Brown isn’t afraid to put the ball on the deck either. One move you’ll see him utilized often times is a simple pump fake off the catch and a hard drive to the basket. From there, Brown is good at finishing with floaters or using his physicality and drawing fouls.
Brown continues to play AAU for Cecil Kirk. The main improvement he wanted to make to his game this summer for next season is his decision making. Brown can be the guy who initiates sets offensively, but deciding when to make the home run pass and when not to is what he wants to focus on.
In terms of recruitment, Brown has heard from a number of schools at different levels, but Division III Stevenson University has been most consistent. He told PrepHoops that Monmouth and Drexel have also expressed interest.
Brown told PrepHoops he currently has a 3.5 cumulative GPA. His biggest concern with making a decision for college is ensuring it is the best fit for him both on off the floor. Location is not a concern.
What can Brown bring to a college program?
“A defender who can shoot and who works extremely hard,” Brown said.