Saturday AM 2023 Standouts at the PrepHoops Mayhem in the Plex
Check out my scouting reports and analysis on some of the top performers from the early morning session across the PrepHoops Mayhem in the Plex in Dallas! Look for these kids to make a massive leap over the next few…
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Continue ReadingCheck out my scouting reports and analysis on some of the top performers from the early morning session across the PrepHoops Mayhem in the Plex in Dallas! Look for these kids to make a massive leap over the next few circuit months!
Will Patton 2023 6’5 Cypress Creek High School, TX (Next Level Elite 2023)
Will is a high level facilitator at the combo guard position with his incredible size and overall feel for the game on both ends of the court. I was very impressed with the ease in which he created looks for his teammates within the half court and especially on the fast break. He made timely no look passes that always had the defense on its heels with the pace and accuracy they were delivered with. He always has his head up to fit impressive passes through tight windows and allow his teammates an effortless look in the paint. He even worked to draw up his own plays on the sideline, further showing off his high basketball IQ. On the defensive end of the floor, he is aware of the opposing team’s off ball movement and actively works to cut off angles and passing lanes. His size makes him a menace on the defensive end of the floor where he quickly moves his feet to stay in front of anyone, or works on the block if necessary. Patton is one of the most complete prospects in attendance this morning!
Josiah Jackson 2023 6’1 Lake Ridge High School, TX (3P Elite 2023)
Josiah is a high level combo guard who has the ability to find any space within the full court and use his agility and athleticism to get through tight spots on the floor. He has an incredibly consistent handle which he uses to shift his opponent. Every dribble has a purpose with Jackson, he is an elite combo guard who is one of the shiftiest players in attendance. I loved how he uses his long arms to finish around defenders in the paint, or wreak havoc on the defensive end. He moves his feet well to stay in front of his opponents and has active hands to tip passes in and play in the passing lanes. In the half court, he found his teammates for wide open looks after beating his man off the bounce and forcing a second defender to step up.
Eldric Barnes 2023 6’3 Aldine High School, TX (H-Town Gliders 2023)
Eldric is a high level player who is great at getting into the the paint with a live dribble. He is an incredibly aware facilitator who always seems to have his head up to make the right play within the half court or in transition. I loved his ability to create opportunities for his teammates, every time he drew a second defender he calmly made the right play whether it was a dump off to his big or a kick out pass to a shooter on the back side of the play. I was very impressed with his ability to pass his teammates open and create looks. At times he was a bit too pass happy, and made an extra pass when he should have just went up strong in the paint.
Muizz Qazi 2023 6’4 McMillen High School, TX (Hard Hoops 2023)
Muizz is an athletic wing who thrives off his ability to get to the rim whenever he wants, and make all of the right passes ahead and decisions on the floor. I was very impressed by the athleticism he displayed on both ends of the court. He skied to finish lobs on the offensive end, and always seemed to be in the right spot to slide over and take a charge when necessary. I would like to see him work on his intensity on the defensive end, at times he got easily boxed out and seemed to be looking ahead to playing on the offensive end rather than securing a rebound and ending a defensive possession.
Jamie Archelle 2023 6’0 Foster High School, TX (CyFair Elite HTX 2023)
Jamie is a sharp shooting guard who thrives at knocking down shots off catch and shoot opportunities. He is great at getting spotted up in transition, and is an accurate shooter from the corners and the wings. He calmly operates out of the triple threat and explode to create space. I would like to see him work on creating more space with a live dribble in the open court. There were a few instances where he could have attacked space and gotten downhill to put pressure on the defense and perhaps create another opportunity for a teammate.