Lighting It Up – Key Standouts
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These prospects have been lighting it up this month! These athletes have been going as hard as possible to showcase their skills and have made big impressions lately. Keep your eyes on them! Lyndell Buckingham AR #8 CG #4 HEIGHT…
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Continue ReadingThese prospects have been lighting it up this month! These athletes have been going as hard as possible to showcase their skills and have made big impressions lately. Keep your eyes on them!
Lyndell is a 3-level scorer with a quick release and athleticism. He gets the job done on offense looking to create with his blow by first step speed and strong ball handling in the middle of defenses. He has a high level scoring ability able to get double digits up in variety. When attacking the lane he likes to finish over and through defenders, showcasing toughness and athleticism. If met by staggering defense he can pull it back to the perimeter and knock down shots off the bounce.
Wood is a versatile all-around player. He is an unselfish passer and willing rebounder with a high motor. He boxes out well and has good timing on boards and can get the ball ahead on the break with good passing. He can also contribute scoring from all 3 levels. He has good footwork inside and good instincts with the ball in hand. He is a lengthy player who uses that to go off the dribble inside to get his own or set up teammates with the dribble drive.
Rj is a high IQ, confident shooter on the court. He is a long-armed lefty that gives smaller guards trouble. He can score from behind the arc with consistency. A spot up threat who can also find shots from behind screens and knock them down. He is a facilitator always looking to find a teammate cutting or keeping the ball in motion to create gaps. He also spaces the floor and understands off ball movement well. Underrated as a rebounder as well.
Cy is a relentless, intense 2-way player. He is a multi-position defender that exhibits tons of physicality. He can guard 2-4 at a really high level and can also guard most 1’s and 5’s. He’s great at switching on the perimeter and under the goal with a sturdy, strong 6’5 frame. He can get inside as a slasher with power moves to get buckets in the paint, from the post he has good footwork and plays off two feet to keep plays alive when tightly guarded. He’s no stranger to 3 point territory, where his a spot up shooting threat especially from the corner
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Cedric Jones Jr.
Cedric Jones Jr.
Jones is an effective floor general that can score efficiently. He has a good shot IQ and passing vision, knowing when to get his shots and balance it well with controlling the offense and getting others involved. He is a swift, shifty ball handler that gets defenders on their heels. This helps him create shots from mid-range where he is good at changing pace to stop on a dime or burst downhill. He gives tough effort on perimeter defense making guards work to get into half court sets.