5A SIC Top Passers
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Casual and competitive basketball fans alike seem to always measure a player’s ability first by the amount of points they score per game, quickly followed by the number of rebounds they can grab or how well they shoot from outside.…
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Continue ReadingCasual and competitive basketball fans alike seem to always measure a player’s ability first by the amount of points they score per game, quickly followed by the number of rebounds they can grab or how well they shoot from outside. Passing is rarely considered as one of the first pieces of the basketball rubric that allow observers to rate a player’s performance and their basketball skill overall. However, this article is not for the common. Passing is one of the lost arts of basketball and it is great to see a couple of players on this list passing the ball nearly more than they shoot! Continue reading for a look at the top passers in the 5A SIC.
Isaac Deedon, Eagle: Isaac averaged 6.8 assists per game this season which is a really solid number for a high school player. Deedon is a willing passer who always finds a way to get his teammates into open positions to score. Isaac can push the ball in transition or slow down and run offense if the tempo is out of hand or he feels the momentum shift. Deedon will make a great point guard at the next level and it will be fun to watch his transition to the college game.
Drayson Fisher Drayson Fisher 5'10" | PG Meridian | 2021 State ID , Meridian: Drayson averaged 4.4 assists per game for the state champion Meridian Warriors. Fisher was a driving force behind the Warriors’ uptempo offense and he constantly pushed the ball in transition and the open court to keep defenders on their heels. Drayson has a knack for putting his teammates in scoring positions and he took great care of the ball throughout the season. Fisher will make a great guard at the next level with his ability to get his teammates involved.
McKay Anderson McKay Anderson 6'0" | PG Meridian | 2021 State ID , Meridian: Anderson and Fisher complemented one another in the Meridian offense and they were both devoted to making the offense run smoothly and efficiently. McKay showed his ability to be a great passer all over the court and he did a great job of keeping his teammates involved. Anderson has great court vision and the ability to push the tempo in order to spark an offense. Anderson will be an excellent guard at the next level and will make an immediate impact.