Guard Play Propelling The Rock
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BJ Greenlee, 6-0 Class of 2019
Though he dealt with his fair share of injuries as a sophomore last season, BJ Greenlee showed plenty of flashes. All the words about Greenlee’s advanced feel for the game and ability to make heady decisions with the ball have proven prophetic thus far.
Greenlee has seamlessly adapted to the lead guard role, averaging 17.1 points while shooting at a staggering 54 percent clip.
Through various interviews and assessments leading into the season, it was clear The Rock would have to fill the loss of Darius Days by power in numbers.
An LSU commit, the 6-foot-8 and bullish 218-pound Days brought explosiveness and all three levels scoring capabilities.
The backcourt has led by cohesion and ramped up their scoring in filling the gap. Greenlee erupted for 24 points against Miramar, scored 18 points against Fort Lauderdale, and put up 15 during a rough loss to national favorite Montverde Academy.
While Greenlee’s aforementioned purity of vision on the floor set him apart at an early age, Days’ departure has enabled him to grow up rapidly as both a creator and a scorer.
Antrell Charlton 6-3, Class of 2018
The younger brother of former The Rock standout Jamari Wheeler (currently at Penn State), the kid they call “Trell” is doing a commendable job at keeping the family legacy intact at The Rock.
Charlton has led the team both on the glass and as a playmaker. His numbers embody that of a well-rounded game, as the Division-1 prospect is averaging 10.1 points, 7.8 boards, and 5.3 assists through nine games.
Having played a significant role on last year’s team, spearheaded by the aforementioned Days and Wheeler along with 6-foot-9 forward Daniel Mading, Charlton brings a battle-tested level of veteran savvy.
Jaden Campbell 6-4, Class of 2019
Campbell has been both a pleasant surprise and a catalyst offensively.
A native of Canada, in a conference which has traditionally bred tough Canadian guards (Luguentz Dort, Richardson Maitre, Nathanael Jack) Campbell is averaging 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds.
He went off in a hyper-efficient 25-point outburst (9-for-14 fg) against Central Point last month. The performance was indicative of what Campbell is capable of upon catching the hot hand.