George Hill Invitational: Top 2021 Prospects
This past weekend, we spent time in the gym checking in on some top talent in the state at the George Hill Invitational. Today, we recap the event looking at the best 2021’s we saw from this past weekend. Javon…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend, we spent time in the gym checking in on some top talent in the state at the George Hill Invitational. Today, we recap the event looking at the best 2021’s we saw from this past weekend.
Javon Small
Javon
Small
6'2" | PG
AZ Compass Prep | 2021
State
AZ
– 5’11 PG 2021 – Franklin Central (IN) / G3 All Indy 2021
Javon is a quick, twitchy guard that can shift and get in and out of the lane at a high level. Has pretty solid athleticism and floater in the air pretty well. Will need to clean up his finishing ability in the lane and against size but he’s done well as a shooter and finisher when he uses his speed more than his athleticism. Good length and good feel for passing. Sets up his teammates well and is okay making the pass rather than his own bucket.
Vincent Brady
Vincent
Brady
6'3" | SG
Cathedral | 2021
State
IN
– 6’3 SG 2021 – Cathedral (IN) / G3 All Indy 2021
Solid guard who is a Swiss Army knife kind of player. Handles the ball at a decent level and can bring the ball up if needed. He’s best playing off the ball and in transition where he seems to always make plays. Rebounds well, can defend multiple positions, and shoots it well enough to respect him from behind the arc. Has another level he can go with his offense but does seem to just rack up production left and right.
Evan Altman
Evan
Altman
6'6" | PF
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2021
State
IN
– 6’6 PF 2021 – Brebeuf Jesuit (IN) / G3 All Indy 2021
Evan looks better this summer with his mobility. He’s a big forward with a strong frame but his lateral quickness and full court speed seem to be improving. He can get out on the wing and hedge and close out on a shooter. Plays quick in transition for a running team and finishes just as well. Strong enough to body-up a guy on the low block with the agility to make the bucket. Motor looks improved as well. Not a tall frame but enough size to be impactful.
Luke Brown
Luke
Brown
6'1" | PG
Blackford | 2021
State
IN
– 6’1 PG 2021 – Blackford (IN) / D1 Indiana 2021
Luke looked as good as we have ever seen him. He’s bigger and stronger than he was a year ago and looks as physically ready to play in college as he’s going to be. Jumper was on and had a few times where he got hot like he does. Was the best guard on the floor in each of the games we watched. Playing with talent will be the most interesting part of his transition to the college game.
Kooper Jacobi
Kooper
Jacobi
6'6" | PF
Silver Creek | 2021
State
IN
– 6’6 PF 2021 – Silver Creek (IN) / D1 Indiana 2021
Kooper looks really strong and tough right now. Not ideal size for a 4-man for high-major programs but at the right school and against guys in that 6-6 to 6-8 range, his motor and toughness will shine through better than most. Looked solid on his mid-range jumpers and was some physical on the boards. Could be an instant impact guy really quickly in college.
Douglas Konieczny
Douglas
Konieczny
6'8" | SF
South Bend St. Joseph | 2021
State
#156
Nation
IN
– 6’8 SF 2021 – South Bend St. Joseph (IN) / D1 Indiana 2021
JR looks outstanding right now. The biggest issue with him was his ability to pack on strength. He had grown so much that he had been pretty thin. Looks like he has added that strength on and it has given him some more confidence and aggressiveness. Really tough, and athletic at 6’8 where he’s just a mismatch for defenders. Touch on the jumper was okay but with time to get back in game speed, he might have a breakout senior season.
Malik Stanley
Malik
Stanley
6'0" | PG
Warren Central | 2021
State
IN
– 6’0 PG 2021 – Warren Central (IN) / EG10 2021
Malik is a quick twitch, lightning fast lead guard with athleticism and a ton of scoring ability. He had a few times where he went off and hit a bunch of threes really quickly. His scoring ability while playing the point and being a distributor is pretty high-end. Leans more towards being a scorer first but doesn’t just flat out refuse to pass. With shooters, Malik excels finding those passing lanes to the wing.
DJ Hughes
DJ
Hughes
6'8" | PF
Lawrence North | 2021
State
#219
Nation
IN
Jr. – 6’7 PG 2021 – Lawrence North (IN) / EG10 2021
The now Butler-commit looks as good as ever. Really, really bouncy and athletic while also being quite a bit stronger. His bottom-half is pretty big as well right now but he’s explosive going to the rim and can turn on you pretty quickly. Low post game looks improved but he’s still just as good in transition. Perfect fit for the Big East and Butler.
Gabe Mcnary
Gabe
Mcnary
6'8" | PF
Avon | 2021
State
IN
– 6’7 PF 2021 – Avon (IN) / EG10 2021
Gabe is a growing post prospect. Really just a low-post athlete who is starting to add in some touch around the rim. With his athleticism he can play on the low block, in transition, and rim-run to help on the boards. His right hand is getting better with his back to the basket but it’s just a one-dribble move at this stage. Has a lot of room to grow but pretty close to taking that step.
Edward Jones
Edward
Jones
6'5" | PF
Indianapolis Pike | 2021
State
IN
– 6’6 PF 2021 – Indianapolis Pike (IN) / EG10 2021
Eddie is one of the more interesting players in the class. Great strength, good size, and a ton length. But mixed with all of that is a really good shooter. Mid-range and beyond, he can knock down open jumpers pretty consistently. His size/strength/athleticism is on the level of good DII programs but the shooting may push him higher. Fits a ton of needs for schools and isn’t even close to finished with his development.