GASO Austin/ Round Rock: 2024 Shooting Guard Prospects
Check out my analsis on some of the top 2024 shooting guards in attendance at the Austin/ Round Rock GASO! These guys have been turning heads with their well rounded game and performances. Be on the lookout for their stock…
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Continue ReadingCheck out my analsis on some of the top 2024 shooting guards in attendance at the Austin/ Round Rock GASO! These guys have been turning heads with their well rounded game and performances. Be on the lookout for their stock to continue to rise as we go into the July live period!
Kris White 2024 6’5 Killeen Ellison High School (ProSkills ATX Raign)
Kris is a complete shooting guard prospect with his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter, especially off the catch. He has a quick release and always stays ready to catch and shoot. He loves operating out of the corners, and is constantly in motion whenever he does not have the ball. He attacked hard closeouts and put pressure on the defense across all three levels of the court. Where he stood out to me was not his shot making ability, but his lankiness and willingness to rebound and defend. He is an active rebounder on both ends of the court, fighting for positoning and going up strong to collect defensive rebounds or go up for tip ins. I loved watching him scrap and defend on the ball, no matter who was on the other side of him. He was willing to defend any position, and with his frame showed an ability to defend small ball forwards and wings. I would like to see him work on initiating offense with a live dribble, and continuing to develop his ability to create space with a live dribble.
Declan Keeffe 2024 6’4 New Braunfels High School (AD Elite)
Declan is an aware player on both ends of the court who seems to be reading the game at a very high level. His frame allows him to affect the game in a plethora of ways, especially on the defensive end of the court. He has the ability to play big if necessary and defend multiple positions.On the offensive end of the court he is a comfortable scorer in the corners and can quickly get his shot up to punish the defense for a weak closeout. I loved how willing he was to fight on the offensive glass, getting multiple boards and tip ins for his teammates but also tipping the ball out to his teammates on the outside. He looks to have all of the tools to become an effective 3 and D type prospect at the next level.
Jarin Hall 2024 6’2 Harlan High School (HD Toros Elite)
Jarin is the ideal combo guard that coaches would love to get their hands on with his ability to score off the catch from the corners and wings, but also his ability to put the ball on the floor and hunt for his shot. I was very impressed by the ease in which the game seemed to come to him, scoring effortlessly from beyond the arc and in the mid-range. He is a natural scorer off the catch, making him a valuable weapon for any team. His ability to consistently space the floor and knock down shots will make himself an asset at the next level as well. He punishes the defense for relaxed closeouts with his quick shooting motion, but is also unafraid to put the ball on the floor and attack the rim if they close out too hard. Hall has been in the lab with John Lucas and his AAU team, usually something that is not unnoticed among college coaches. His skill is rapidly developing, especially with how well he gets into his shooting motion off the live dribble.
Mack Goodlet 2024 6’2 Home School (ASAK 16U Elite)
Mack is a highly skilled shooting guard who can punish the defense off the catch, or manipulate it with a live dribble to create an opportunity for a teammate. I was very impressed with how naturally he finished at the rim, even over taller and older defenders. Goodlet is an explosive leaper who is good at maintaining his strength in the air and fighting through contact. His ability to live in the paint made the defense sit back to cut off the drive allowing him to catch and shoot at will from the corners. He is a willing rebounder for his position, allowing him to go coast to coast when he wants, and he showed good fight and strength when switched onto bigger defenders down low. He is a dynamic player on the break, who is unselfish and loves creating opportunities by staying in his lane and then making a timely pass after drawing the last defender. His willingness to make the extra pass, as well as feed his big man was very impressive.