Bob Gibbons: Standout Guards
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Micah Tucker WV #2 PG #1 HEIGHT 6'3" POS PG CLASS 2025 View Profile Micah Tucker Instagram Twitter State: West Virginia School: Huntington Prep Club: Team Huncho Mature and physical. Used his skilled handle and strength to get downhill consistently.…
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Continue ReadingMature and physical. Used his skilled handle and strength to get downhill consistently. Talented finisher absorbs contact. Had 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in a tight loss to the Atlanta Celtics.
Lefty shoots jumpers with an extremely closed off form, where his left shoulder is in line with the basket. Playmaker provides points at all three levels. Hits one-dribble pull-ups and loves to use his floater. Can go up and get jump balls like a receiver. Steady defender stays active. Rolled up 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in a 77-53 victory.
Capable of scoring in spurts. Plays both on and off the ball. On ball, Payne likes to attack defenders and stop on a dime from the mid-range. He uses head fakes to get defenders in the air and can exploit those who over rotate by hitting open shooters. Off the catch, Payne shoots the ball with deep range.
Has long arms for a guard and is a quick leaper. Earns deflections on the perimeter and can guard 1-3 outside. At his best when getting into the lane. Elevates and finishes through contact. Will also get on the offensive glass.
Well-rounded scorer with a smooth feel. Gets to the rim in transition, but can also change speeds and find points from the mid-range and beyond the arc. Long-armed combo-guard. Tacked on 11 points and 4 rebounds against Team Mookie Betts.