Spring Jam Fest-Standout 2022 Guards
Over the weekend Hoop Group held their annual Spring Jam Fest at Spooky Nook Sports. It was a sold out event with endless prospects at our disposal, but one theme that heavily dominated the conversations between coaches were the amount…
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Continue ReadingOver the weekend Hoop Group held their annual Spring Jam Fest at Spooky Nook Sports. It was a sold out event with endless prospects at our disposal, but one theme that heavily dominated the conversations between coaches were the amount of 2022 prospects still trying to boos their recruitment. Being that we are in the ripple effects from the COVID year and seeing the impact of the transfer portal, there is an overwhelming number of available seniors. As I break down a few standout articles from the games that I caught on Saturday, two of them will focus on these available seniors in case programs are still in the market.
Davon Mosely | Cecil Kirk ’22
Mosely made his impact immediately for his team coming off the bench and it was evident that he was responsible for the swing of momentum. The 5-foot-11 point guard is the definition of a pest on the defensive end and proved why while playing the top of their 1-2-2 trapping full court press. He scored six points in 2 minutes off of steals and run-out opportunities following missed shots. Mosely is at his best getting downhill where he can attack the basket, embrace and finish through contact. I caught up with Mosely after the game against Team Final and he told me he plans to visit Hagerstown CC and Cecil CC. He could be a great addition for a JuCo program with his style of play and toughness.
Myles McDuffie | Cecil Kirk ’22
McDuffie was another Cecil Kirk senior guard who stood out with his ability to impact both ends of the floor. McDuffie, who was Mosely’s teammate at Lake Clifton this season, is a 6-foot-2 guard with a college-ready body. He’s at his best acting as a slashing guard off the ball where he can get into driving lanes and knock down mid-range pull ups or finish at the basket. McDuffie is another pesky defender who can guard multiple positions at the high school level.
Jack Seidler | Team Final ’22
Team Final had a seven-man team that was strictly for their available 2022’s and of that group Seidler had the best showing when I was in attendance. He’s a 6-foot-4 guard who can really get it going from deep. Because of their lack of depth, Seidler had to handle some of the ball-handling duties as well and didn’t seem to be too affected by the heavy ball pressure of Cecil Kirk. He knocked down multiple triples and showed off his IQ with a few nice reads as he attacked closeouts and found open teammates along the perimeter.
Michael Anderson III | Team Final ’22
Anderson was the primary ball-handler at 5-foot-9. He was quick off the bounce and used his burst in the half court to blow by his defender, get into the mid-range area and get into his shot with nice balance. He had good body control considering how quick his first step was and if he wasn’t pulling up from 12-to-16 feet, he was forcing defenders to rotate up and locating his bigs along the baseline.
Lureon Walker | Team Selfless ’22
Walker was probably the most intriguing 2022 player I watched play on Saturday. He poses great size as a lead guard at 6-foot-4 and his pace and change-of-speed ability combined with that size make him a tough matchup for most point guards. He finished above the rim in transition, operated effectively in ball-screen scenarios and had a fluid release on his jumper off the catch. Walker would definitely be on my radar of Division II programs and even low-major Division I consideration.
Evan Ashe | Team Selfless ’22
The first thing that catches your eye about Ashe is his college-ready body. He stands 6-foot-3, but has a frame that allows him to guard bigger matchups for stretches. His shot wasn’t falling in the game against Rising Stars, but he had a few nice finishes in the open floor and brought energy on the defensive end for his team.
Zatai Townsend | Rising Stars ’22
Townsend was one of the most explosive guards I caught all day. The 6-foot-1 lead guard is fearless on his drives to the rim and will attempt to throw it down on anyone in his way. He’s quick off the ground and can definitely catch defenders sleeping if they underestimate him for a second. Townsend handled pressure well with his tight ball-handling skills and on a few occasions, broke the press himself and created easy scoring opportunities for others. Townsend wasn’t a tunnel vision driver. He had a few crafty no-look passes to teammates for open looks that displayed his instincts and feel as a playmaker.