Spring Jam Fest Intriguing Big Guards Part 2
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Asim Jones Asim Jones 6'3" | SG Paterson Charter | 2022 State NJ 6’3 ’22 Paterson Charter (NJ) Jones who burst onto the scene recently is an athletic shotmaker who can play either on or off the ball. He breaks…
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Continue ReadingAsim Jones Asim Jones 6'3" | SG Paterson Charter | 2022 State NJ 6’3 ’22 Paterson Charter (NJ)
Jones who burst onto the scene recently is an athletic shotmaker who can play either on or off the ball. He breaks down the game well in the halfcourt and has no issue changing gears while attacking. He takes what the offense gives him and is an able initiator of offense. He plays his angles well on defense and can pressure the ball full court. He can turn defense to offense quite often. Jones has a nice frame and is still growing into his body, his best basketball is beyond him.
Jack Scott Jack Scott 6'5" | PG Hun | 2022 State NJ 6’4 ’22 Hun School (NJ)/NJ ShoreShots
Scott is a who has a varied offensive game can score from a variety of spots on the floor. He can play on or off the ball and is an able shooter. He has an underrated post-game for a guard and is able to lure mismatches situations down there. His Instincts, patience, and IQ of the game are beyond his years. He also plays with swagger whenever he steps onto the floor. Scott also has no issue with scarfing his body to help make a winning play for his team.
Sebastian Thomas 6’3 ‘22 Hoosac (NY)/RI Elite
Thomas is a smooth lefty floor general who just finds a way to leave his footprint on the game whenever he is on the floor. His ability to acquire buckets at a moment’s notice, which makes him someone teams need to thoroughly scout prior to playing him. Thomas also showed his extended range from deep in addition to capitalizing off 2nd chance efforts. His length and size for a lead guard allow him to cover ground quickly on defense, in addition to being in passing lanes.
Casey Traina
Casey
Traina
6'3" | CG
Germantown Academy | 2022
State
PA
6’4 ‘22 Germantown Academy (PA)/SJ Hoops Elite
Traina is a physical guard who finds the rim in a plethora of ways, knocking down threes, attacking downhill, and running the floor in transition were just a few ways he was able to score points. He uses fakes to catch sleepy defenders and also does a nice job of moving without the ball. Traina’s size allows him to guard multiple positions, he also does a nice job of fighting through ball screens.
Dayshaun Walton 6’3 ‘22 Green Tech (NY)/Cap City Scrappers
Walton is a jack of all trades guard who brings great size to the position. He showed his value to his team by constantly having his footprints one the game. He found his teammates over and over again in the correct spots on the floor. Walton was also able to create offense for himself and converted from mid-range. He also got into the lane and was able to score easy baskets quite often. He was active on the glass and found a way to collect rebounds on both ends.