Perimeter Threats Worth Another Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1284437' first='Lucas' last='Lee'] - Erie - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1451468,"width":300,"height":199,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Lucas-Lee2.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Lucas-Lee2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1451468" width="300" height="199"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At roughly 6'2, Lee brings a complementary offensive skillset along with multipositional defensive upside. The incoming junior stayed productive as a driver coming off closeouts. Lee proved to be most comfortable attacking the basket off of passes, where he did well leveraging the defense's lack of positioning. Once at the rim, Lee surveyed the floor for low post dump off passes or kick outs to corner shooters. Continuing to increase his shooting volume off the catch and ballhandling comfort level in traffic will have major effects on his upside. Lee is on our 2024 watch list, where his ranking will likely be determined in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1404414' first='Braydon' last='Jacob'] - Lutheran - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1480887,"width":174,"height":232,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/75119F24-AB5C-45FF-AA40-C0720DC853B9-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/75119F24-AB5C-45FF-AA40-C0720DC853B9-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1480887" width="174" height="232"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing right around 5'11, Jacob is a pure shooter out to NCAA range with room to grow as a lead ballhandler. The combo guard made a living through his sharpshooting, contributing 37% of his three point attempts. While a good portion came from stationary shots, a significant number came from movement jumpers off of down screens. Another intriguing aspect of Jacob's playstyle will be his pick and roll usage as a ballhandler. He was used running off double pin downs or simple pick and rolls, where he was capable driving all the way to the rim. Areas worth monitoring will be his improvements in assist to turnover ratio and defensive acumen. Among combo guards, Jacob ranks 54th overall and 10th among combo guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1568039' first='Zach' last='Schmeeckle'] - Silver Creek - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schmeeckle brings versatile sharpshooting along with room to grow as an off the dribble scorer. Standing right around 6'2, the shooting guard is dependable as a scorer either off the bounce or catch. He proved to make shots out to NBA range, confidently stepping into such long range shots within transition. In the halfcourt, Schmeeckle could take advantage of poor defensive positioning, taking opponents to the rack or pulling up for a mid-range jumper. One unique area of his mid-range skillset is that he can rise up for the shot in a variety of directions, capable fading back, either side, or simply stepping into the shot. Key areas will be Schmeeckle's commitment to playmaking with the ball and at what rate he can draw fouls around the rim. The shooting guard is currently unranked within the 2023 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1233018,"width":264,"height":175,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Damarius-Taylor-2.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Damarius-Taylor-2-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1233018" width="264" height="175"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1318383' first='Damarius' last='Taylor'] - Regis Jesuit - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing right around 5'11, Taylor is a shifty downhill scorer who is still growing as lead guard playmaker. Taylor's low center of gravity allows to quickly change speeds and manipulate defenses. The combo guard is capable manipulating defenders in a variety of ways off the bounce, notably through crossovers or in an out dribbles. The biggest x-factor for Taylor resides in his rate to draw fouls, where he actively sought out contact around the rim throughout the summer. Areas worth monitoring will be his passing vision off drives and overall awareness level on the defensive end, especially off the ball. Taylor currently ranks 44th in the class and 8th among combo guards within the 2024 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->