Prospect Spotlight: Anthony Blunt (2020)

<div id=":m9" class="a3s aXjCH "> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Transferring in the high school basketball scene has been more and more common over the years. While some decisions don’t work out best for the player in the end, the majority of these moves are made to help an individual receive more playing time with hopes they gain more exposure to play at the collegiate level. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Last summer, <strong>Anthony Blunt</strong> made it official that he would transfer from Gonzaga to St. Vincent Pallotti. Blunt was an instant impact player with the way he can score and play-make from the guard position.</span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">I most recently caught Blunt in action at the DMV Live event where he was a standout as dozens of Division I coaches sat on the sideline. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Pallotti defeated Flint Hill in their opening game on the Saturday session, and while Flint Hill had a distinct size advantage, Pallotti used its quickness in transition and the full court press to their advantage. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Blunt will be joined by his old teammate at Gonzaga <strong>Wade Jackson</strong> in the backcourt. Jackson recently announced that he would attend Pallotti before this event. For Blunt, it means to have another dynamic scoring threat. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">“I was excited when Wade told me, man,” Blunt said. “We have a good chemistry together so him being there allows us to play off each other. I think it’ll end up being a really good move for him.”</span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Blunt is a solid combo guard who can score consistently by taking his man off the dribble and getting into the paint. He also has high basketball IQ that allows him to anticipate defensive rotations to find open teammates. Defensively, Blunt moves well laterally and has decent strength to avoid his match up to move him from his spot.</span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">As usual for players, the spring and summer will be used as a time to make improvements. For Blunt, it’ll be no different. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">“I’m focusing on my athleticism,” Blunt continued, “I’m just working on improving my vertical so I can start playing above the rim. Also my shooting. I’m a better shooter off the dribble, so I’ve been working on my stand still shooting. Plus, with the NCAA moving the three-point line back, I want to extend my range.”</span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">Since Blunt transferred to Pallotti, his recruitment has picked up. His production on the court paired with his 4.14 GPA and 1200 score on the SAT has drawn the attention of some high academic programs. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">“The schools that I’m hearing from the most are Lafayette, UMass-Lowell, Brown and Princeton so far,” Blunt said. </span></p> <p class="m_-2541890113372532777p1"><span class="m_-2541890113372532777s1">He currently holds no offers. </span></p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZpczUwqdHs</p> </div>