Season Preview: Highlands Latin
The Russ Day Jamboree at Bourbon County High School allowed many coaches to get a first look at their teams against other competition. It was a great day of basketball to get the chance to see some schools for the…
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Continue ReadingThe Russ Day Jamboree at Bourbon County High School allowed many coaches to get a first look at their teams against other competition. It was a great day of basketball to get the chance to see some schools for the first time this year.
Outlook: I enjoyed watching Highlands Latin. They do a good job controlling the pace and make teams play their style in the half court. I thought they were at their best playing thru Jed Hamilton allowing him to operate in the mid-post to find shooters but also allow him to score taking guys one on one. If they can defend and rebound consistently, they will be a tough team to play against.
Jed Hamilton
Jed Hamilton
Hamilton is a versatile left handed forward/center that does just about everything for them. Good passer that can see over defenders. Love him at the elbows to take guys off the dribble or kick out to shooters. Never seemed to get sped up. Good 3pt shooter off the catch when he has time and space. Would love to see him more in pick and pop situations. Strong rebounder that will grab rebounds out of his area. I look for him to have a huge year.
Ronnie Pierre
Ronnie Pierre
Pierre is a high motor wing that has really good touch around the rim. Crafty finisher and does a good job getting to the basket. Good one dribble pull up jump shooter. Plays really hard and gets easy baskets from sprinting the floor.
Ryan Kimbell
Ryan Kimbell
Kimbell is a high IQ left handed point guard that does a good job running the team. For only being a sophomore with not a ton of experience, he never got sped up and always seemed to make the right play. Would like him to be more aggressive on offense but overall a solid player that will get a lot better as he gets more experience.
Grant Mcgill
Grant Mcgill
McGill is a knock down shooter. Can’t leave him open or give him space. Is almost automatic if he gets his feet set and shoots off the catch. Does a good job moving without the ball to find open space to shoot. Senior leader.
Jack Gilbert
Jack Gilbert
Gilbert is a strong high motor forward that does a lot of the dirty work for them. Gets tough offensive rebounds that gets them extra possessions. Versatile defender that does a good job handling his own in the post. Sets the tone for their team with how hard he plays.
Sam Bramer
Sam Bramer
Bramer is a physical big man with a high motor. Does a good job facilitating for others. Sprints the floor in transition looking to finish. Good athlete. Imposes his will on the defensive end and gives them a boost of energy off the bench.