New 2027 Ranking Second Five
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NorCal’s 2027 ranking are out, here are the Second 5 prospects ranked 6-10 in our new rankings. Jaylen Smith #6 PG #2 HEIGHT 5'10" POS PG CLASS 2027 View Profile Jaylen Smith State: Northern California School: Amador Valley He’s a…
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Continue ReadingNorCal’s 2027 ranking are out, here are the Second 5 prospects ranked 6-10 in our new rankings.
He’s a do it all 5’10 point guard with an ability to put points on the board in a variety of ways. He’s an excellent ball handler with vision and passing skills around the perimeter and in transition. He’s consistent with the mid-range pull-up off the dribble, he gets good lift in the paint. He’ll drop a 3ptr off the dribble up top, and coming down in transition. He has the foot speed to stay on ball, and defend full court.
He’s in the process of growing his skill set as a 6’9 post prospect. He’s long wiry probably has a few more inches, and bulk to add to his frame. We’ve seen him hit the short corner jumper, pass, and cuts to the rim from the free throw area. He is a big moving target moving across the lane, keeping it high and finishing at the rim. On the defensive side, he’ll change some shots, and get his rebounds.
He’s a big guard with a solid body, he has good ball handling, and passing from the top. He played well in the early season. He works off ball moving, cutting, and passing, taking good care of the ball. He has the size to handle contact on the drive, he can hit the paint jumper. He goes hard to the basket in transition. He gives good effort on the defensive side of the ball.
Had a solid first year starting on the varsity. He plays a good all around game from the guard position. He uses his dribble to attack the paint, taking it right at defenders, he plays off two feet, and has balance. He has good lift pulling up for paint jumpers. He handles, and passes up top showing he can run point. He hit the mid-range jumper off the dribble, he’ll drop a 3ptr if he’s left open. He’s an alert defender who’ll get his hands on loose ball. His season high was 30pts.
A good ball handling and passing guard, who sees the court, he’s a ball mover, who can work and attack off ball. He sets the offense in half-court. He’ll use his handles, and change of direction to get to his spot for a mid-range jumper. He’ll pull up for transition 3’s. He doesn’t shy away from the big shot in the crunch 10ppg..