Top Baltimore Backcourts: Part 3
Our series continues of breaking down the top backcourts of the Baltimore area heading into the 2017-18 season. For part one of this series, click here. For part two, click here.
’18 Montrell Horsey & ’19 Jalen Willis | Joppatowne
Horsey and Willis will be the best backcourt in the Harford County Public School conferences this season. Horsey is a complete guard that can put up a crooked number in the scoring column. His versatility of scoring at all three levels make him a tough match up. Willis is an extremely physical and strong guard that thrives when he is slashing to the rim. Because of his physicality, Willis is an above average rebounder for his position and an active defender. Both of these guards are effective in transition and have good chemistry from playing with each other for some time.
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’18 Mark Brinkley & ’18 Demauri Warren | Woodlawn
Warren and Brinkley could be the most overlooked backcourt duo in the area, but that won’t last long once the season gets into full swing. Warren is very atheltic and at 6’4 can cause issues for opponents on both sides of the floor. The standout wide receiver has great anticipation in passing lanes and has become more consistent with his jumpshot. He shines brightest in transition attacking the rim and crashing the glass offensively and defensively. Brinkley can get it going from three once he sees one go in. Whether it is off the catch or off the dribble, he can shoot it pretty efficiently from all three levels.
’18 Jordan Goodwin & ’18 Ahmed Milton | Milford Mill
Goodwin and Milton will be first time backcourt mates this season since Goodwin decided to transfer from St. Frances Academy. In the Pride of Maryland Team Camp earlier this month, the two meshed well pacing the Millers to a 3-0 record for the day. Milton is more of a facilitator and set up guy. He’s effective when attacking his match up and getting to the heart of the defense forcing weakside rotations. From there, he makes the right pass using his high basketball IQ. Goodwin is more of the scorer. He can feel it up quickly and is a streaky shooter from deep. Goodwin plays with confidence on the offensive end and is a good leader on the floor. These two will be crucial in Baltimore County against teams such as Dulaney, Perry Hall and Woodlawn.
’18 Trayon Wright & ’18 AJ Sawyers | St. Paul’s
The defending MIAA B Conference champions return many of key players from last year’s squad. Two of which include their backcourt tandem of Wright and Sawyers. Wright is a solid all-around guard that understands the game at a high level. He doesn’t have elite athleticism, but his effort level is something that won’t be questioned. He is a downhill guard that strives off attacking the basket. His jumpshot is still a work in progress, but he doesn’t allow that weakness to take away his impact. Wright is a good ball-screen operator and pesky defender. Sawyers is a scorer at all three levels. He can mix it up well by taking his man to the basket off the dribble, pulling up in the mid-range or being a catch-and-shoot guy from outside. He’s a good rebounding guard that likes to push the tempo and play fast. St. Paul’s will be the favorite once again in the MIAA B Conference and with these two as their backcourt, it gives them a good chance to protect their title.
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