NCAA College Basketball Academy: Day 3 Standouts
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The 2023 NCAA College Basketball Academy gets underway this week as an end to the Live Period for Division I, II and III coaches from across the country. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek took some observations and…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 NCAA College Basketball Academy gets underway this week as an end to the Live Period for Division I, II and III coaches from across the country. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek took some observations and notes from Day 3 of the event.
The 6-7 rising junior has shown a great feel for his game and is starting to gain more confidence in his outside shot this week at the NCAA Basketball Academy. Allen brings all the tools with him as he has great size, length and strength to play multiple positions on the floor. His attack for the rim has continued to improve as the summer wears on and should be poised to have a big junior season ahead. Allen currently holds offers from Florida State, Iowa, Marquette, Penn State, Saint Louis and several others.
The 6-6 small forward has put up some impressive stat lines this week at the NCAA Basketball Academy scoring in double figures in every game so far. Richardson also has displayed great handles and has a smooth inside out game where he is knocking down outside shots with a ton of consistency. His defensive versatility is also standing out with his great footwork and body placement where he can become one of the best two-way prospects in the upcoming sophomore class.
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The 6-5 combo guard has shown he can become a true three-level scoring threat as he finished with a game-high 24 points including four 3-pointers in a win over Drive Nation. Pinkins has length and good speed when he has the basketball in his hands where he can get a shot off with the best of them. Pinkins is also having a great summer on the recruiting trail as well as he’s picked up offers from Cincinnati, LSU, Oklahoma, Sam Houston State, Wake Forest and several others.
The 6-5 combo guard displayed quickness on both ends of the floor and has one of the smoothest shots in this week’s NCAA Basketball Academy. He is an elite shotmaker as well as a great decision maker where he knows whether to shoot or pass the ball. Mullins has continued to have an outstanding week as he has helped lead Indiana Elite into the Final Four of the 16U Division. Mullins has recently picked up offers from Ohio and Virginia Tech which we can expect that list to grow as he gears up for his junior season.
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The 6-2 point guard was unafraid to get to the front of the rim for Drive Nation as continues to play with great pace and feel for the game this week. Lowery has continued to have an impressive summer as he is building more confidence in his perimeter shooting as well. He is also a great passer where he was getting his teammates involved early and often. Lowery also operated efficiently in pick-and-roll situations which was impressive to see from the college coaches. Lowery picked up his first D1 offer from SMU earlier this week.
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The 6-4 combo guard has bursted onto the scene since the beginning of his freshman season putting up a combination of skill and speed where it was on full display. He plays with great pace and has a high basketball IQ where he can score in bunches taking timely shots down the stretch. He finished with a game-high 25 points for Game Elite in their win over the Atlanta Celtics to get into the Final Four of the 15U Division. Hutcherson also picked up his first D1 offer from Ole Miss following the game.