Prospect Spotlight: Edy Essien (2021 Century)
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id="855944" first="Edy" last="Essien"] has definitely been around the block. The slender 6-foot, 155-pound combo guard has been playing varsity ball at Century since he was a freshman and now a senior, he’s ready to go out on a big note. Essien worked hard this off-season on his game, working out and playing with Oregon Basketball Club in preparation for this year and beyond.</p>
<p>"I definitely worked on my free throws and getting to the rim and my shot off the bounce," Essien said. "I feel like I could have played better (in AAU) but I played solid and got my teammates involved."</p>
<p>Known best for his ability to catch and shoot with range at a high level, Essien is now more adept at attacking the basket and finishing around the rim. His aim is to play at the next level and local D-III schools such as Pacific and George Fox have been in touch.</p>
<p>"The plan is to play at the highest level that I can play at, if that means playing prep or junior college," Essien said. "I hope to be in more contact with colleges as the season goes here."</p>
<p>So far this year, Essien is averaging 13.5 points and 6.3 rebounds and has provided senior leadership for the Jaguars, helping encourage younger teammates such as [player_tooltip player_id="964537" first="Kyle" last="Hamnes"] and [player_tooltip player_id="861082" first="Axton" last="Wongsomadi"] with their games. Century faces a big test in Pacific League action next week against Sherwood.</p>
<p>"We’ve got a good group of guys here that are unselfish," Essien said. "It feels good that anyone here can make the same shot that I can make. We’ve got to keep focusing on rebounding and X’s and O’s and I think we’ll be straight."</p>
<p>Essien currently ranks as the #31 player in the updated PrepHoops Oregon Class of 2021 rankings.</p>
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