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6A Scorers To Watch For This Season

6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Momodou Suwareh
Momodou Suwareh
September 18, 2024 @ 08:37 AM
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Jamal Chretien II
Jamal Chretien II 6'5" | 2025
TX
Kensington Candler
Kensington Candler 6'2" | PG | 2026
TX
Elijah Darden
Elijah Darden 5'11" | PG | 2026
TX
Jordan Buckner
Jordan Buckner 6'0" | PG | 2025
TX
Kayden Edwards
Kayden Edwards 6'3" | CG | 2025
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With multiple moves and ways to score, players can master many abilities of scoring or be dominant at one ability. Scoring can come at ease to these players and they showed their ability to score last season and during the summer. The players being highlighted in this article have proven they can score the ball by their high scoring numbers from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1778982"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e8ac5fef692"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 21 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A score first guard with crafty moves, Candler has a variety of moves that he uses to score. He uses his crafty handles to get in the lane and score floaters over defenders. Has a good pull up jumper from the mid range and the three. He's active on defense too and scores a lot of fast break points off steals. He Also has good body control when driving in the lane to score floaters or layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222243"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ea2ea891207"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 23 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kayden is high level scorer who affects the game with his elite shooting ability. He's good at catching and shooting, pull up jumpers and knocking down deep threes. Has the ability to handle the ball and create space to shoot using step backs, crossovers, dribble hesitation moves, and jab steps. With his IQ, he's able to create mismatches and creates opportunities based on what the defense gives him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555212"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2109351,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ea2ea8912e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 20 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a quick release and smooth jumper, Jamal is most dangerous with his shooting ability. He makes it hard for defenders to contest by creating space using his body or with his quick release to get shots up. He has good speed and uses it to gain an advantage past defenders on fast breaks and to go by defenders who guard up to close. Has a nice touch around the rim converting on a lot of touch shots around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2294234,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"SJ Young","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Willis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Gulf Coast Blue Chips","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ea2ea8913ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 17 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young has good athleticism and he knows how to use it by finishing strong when driving in the lane. He's quick, can break down defenders with his dribbling ability, and will dunk the ball any chance he gets. He doesn't force bad shots and is good at spreading the floor to open the offense. He also has the ability to knock down threes and mid range jumpers. Good at cutting to the basket and going up strong to finish a dunk or layup off the cut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560889"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ea2ea891435"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 19 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough and shifty guard, Elijah uses his speed to blow past defenders to make a play for himself. He's crafty when driving in the lane converting on acrobatic finishes and skilled moves. Has deep three point shooting range and is good at shooting threes coming off of screens. He also is good at using the screen to speed past the defender that switched on him and go score at the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358199"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ea2ea8914c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last Season - 16 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan is a high IQ player who is good at getting his teammates involved in the offense. When it comes time to score, Jordan doesn't shy away from putting the ball in the basket. Doesn't hesitate to shoot and has a pure catch and shoot jumper. Good at sealing defenders when driving and going up for floaters. He plays with a lot of energy on offense and is constantly moving without the ball to get the best shot he can get. Has a tight handle and is good at securing the ball to get a shot off when driving in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With multiple moves and ways to score, players can master many abilities of scoring or be dominant at one ability. Scoring can come at ease to these players and they showed their ability to score last season and during the summer. The players being highlighted in this article have proven they can score the ball by their high scoring numbers from last season.

Kensington Candler

Kensington Candler

TX
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Kensington
Candler PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Little Elm
|
TX
6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Last Season – 21 PPG A score first guard with crafty moves, Candler has a variety of moves...
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School: Little Elm
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Kayden Edwards

Kayden Edwards

TX
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Kayden
Edwards CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Duncanville
|
TX
6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Last Season – 23 PPG Kayden is high level scorer who affects the game with his elite shooting...
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Kayden Edwards

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School: Duncanville
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Jamal Chretien II

Jamal Chretien II

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Jamal
Chretien II
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Katy Mayde Creek
|
TX
6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Last Season – 20 PPG With a quick release and smooth jumper, Jamal is most dangerous with his...
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Jamal Chretien II

State: Texas
School: Katy Mayde Creek
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SJ Young

SJ Young

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

SJ Young

School: Willis
Club: Gulf Coast Blue Chips
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Elijah Darden

Elijah Darden

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
Darden PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
South Garland
|
TX
6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Last Season – 19 PPG A tough and shifty guard, Elijah uses his speed to blow past defenders...
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Elijah Darden

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School: South Garland
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Jordan Buckner

Jordan Buckner

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Buckner PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
South Houston
|
TX
6A Scorers To Watch For This Season
Last Season – 16 PPG Jordan is a high IQ player who is good at getting his teammates...
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State: Texas
School: South Houston
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