The Breakdown: 2021 Point Guards Part 1

<p>Welcome to "The Breakdown" a detailed look into some of what makes these young prospects great and some areas that could use improvement.</p> <p>While others may have been binge-watching Nextflix and Hulu during this recent downtime, I myself have been putting in my hours on Hudl and Youtube getting familiar with as many prospects from the state as humanly possible. </p> <p>In this series, I will be taking a look at some of the strengths and areas that need improvements in prospects from the state of Alabama.</p> <p>Up first are the guys who run the show for their respective teams. The Point guards!</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jd-davison/">[player_tooltip player_id="763031" first="JD" last="Davison"]</a>, 6’2 PG, Calhoun: This kid is a future pro. He has all the early attributes that scouts on the highest level look for in young prospects. His improved ability to score the basketball from all three levels has elevated him to 5-star status and a top 15 player in the entire country.</p> <p>Strengths:</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 175px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 21px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 21px;"><strong>Needs Improvement:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 93px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 93px;"> <ul> <li>Elite Athleticism</li> <li>Vision/Passing ability</li> <li>Decision making</li> <li>Pace of Play</li> <li>Ball-handling</li> <li>Play-making ability</li> <li>High level rebounder</li> <li>Defensive anticipation</li> <li>Shot blocking ability from PG position</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 93px;"> <ul> <li>Catch and shoot consistency</li> <li>Upper body strength</li> <li>On-court communication</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 21px;"><strong>Projected level:</strong> High Major/Pro</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 21px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/joshua-williams/">[player_tooltip player_id="801047" first="Greedy" last="Williams"]</a>, 6’3 PG, Pinson Valley: One of the most impressive prospects over the last year with his all-around growth as a scoring point guard. His size and skill-set are a few things that have had a host of Division 1 interest and offers to roll in.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 191px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs to Improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 151px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 151px;"> <ul> <li>Size at Point Guard Position</li> <li>Ability to beat defenders off the dribble and score at the basket</li> <li>Ability to handle against pressure</li> <li>Shooting ability w/range off the catch</li> <li>Natural righty off the court lefty on the court</li> <li>Assist to turnover ratio</li> <li>On ball defender</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 151px;"> <ul> <li>Ability to play above the rim</li> <li>The volume of jump shots taken off the dribble from 3</li> <li>End to end speed without ball</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level:</strong> Mid to High Major</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cj-burns/">[player_tooltip player_id="886972" first="CJ" last="Burns"]</a>, 6’0 PG, Ramsay: A strong body floor leader who does a good job of continuing to score all while orchestrating the offense. A tenacious on-ball defender who takes pride in locking up on ball. High-level on-court communicator.</p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 135px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs to Improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 95px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 95px;"> <ul> <li>Communication on court with teammates</li> <li>Court awareness</li> <li>Ability to put pressure on defense</li> <li>Defensive awareness</li> <li>Passing ability</li> <li>Toughness</li> <li>Good rebounder</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 95px;"> <ul> <li>Decision making</li> <li>End to end speed with ball in hand</li> <li>Shooting ability</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Low Major/DII/Juco</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jarvis-moss/">[player_tooltip player_id="801048" first="Jarvis" last="Moss"]</a>, 5’10 PG, Selma: A lightning-fast point guard with great end to end speed. A very good first step allows him to put pressure on defense and make plays for himself or others. </p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 116px;"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Needs to Improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 76px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 76px;"> <ul> <li>Speed</li> <li>Ability to finish around the basket</li> <li>Vision</li> <li>Motor</li> <li>Toughness</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 76px;"> <ul> <li>Ability to shoot off the dribble </li> <li>Ability to change speeds in open court</li> <li>Turnovers</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20px;"> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Juco/DII/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%; height: 20px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chad-chambers/">[player_tooltip player_id="886986" first="Chad" last="Chambers"]</a>, 5’11 PG, Calera: A quick lefty with a high competitive spirit. At his size his ability to score around the basket is special. He does a good job at getting his teammates involved while always looking to score. </p> <ul> <li> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Strengths:</strong></td> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Needs to Improve:</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Quickness</li> <li>Competitiveness</li> <li>Ability to score around the basket</li> <li>Ability to shoot off the dribble</li> <li>Passing ability</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width: 50%;"> <ul> <li>Change of pace</li> <li>Turnovers</li> <li>Upper body strength</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Projected Level: </strong>Juco/DII/Low Major</td> <td style="width: 50%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>