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Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge

Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
Tom Keller
Tom Keller December 30, 2024 @ 11:05 PM
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Jacoby Briscoe
Jacoby Briscoe 6'6" | SF | 2027
MD
Jaron Rucker
Jaron Rucker 6'7" | SF | 2027
MD
Jayden Reid
Jayden Reid 6'6" | PF | 2027
DE
Micah Gunter
Micah Gunter 6'0" | SG | 2028
NC
Nick Harken
Nick Harken 6'4" | SF | 2027
PA
Marvin Reed
Marvin Reed 5'10" | PG | 2027
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were a few 2027 and 2028 prospects from the Governors Challenge who caught my attention over my four days there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Justin DeSena","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Francis Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"New Heights","_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-67737bac6b1e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeSena looked like a real veteran during his game against Academy of the New Church (PA). His ability to convert shots from behind the arc was on full display. He finished with six threes and led his team in scoring. He also showed he could come up with steals. DeSena plays and unselfish brand of basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1406896"],"_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-67737bac6b249"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed showcased his ability to get to different spots off the dribble. He has great touch around the bucket. He was able to hit shots from behind the arc. Reed also was able to facilitate the rock. Reed led Malvern Prep in scoring in their victory over Sandy Spring Friends School. He is one of the best point guards in Pennsylvania in 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194375"],"_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-67737bac6b299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harken showed that he always found a way to be in the right spots on the floor to be make a successful play. He has great touch inside the paint. He is able to use his blend of size and strength to get to wherever he wants on the floor. He was able to keep chances alive on the offensive end with his rebounding. He is always a mainstay in the scoring column. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387969"],"_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-67737bac6b2e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reid plays extremely hard whenever he steps onto the floor. He does a good job of being in the proper spots on defense. He has great timing when going up to alter shots. He is an effective rim runner. Reid is a threat as a brick-wall screener. He moves well and his best basketball is still ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194791"],"_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":2712129,"_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-67737bac6b333"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunter played with a lot of poise in the two games I saw from him at the Governors Challenge. He was able to score the basketball in an array of ways. Gunter found ways to be a key contributor in Greensboro Country Days offensive rotation. He got into the mix and looked like he belonged despite being a freshman. Gunter will be an exciting prospect to track for the coming years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2454553"],"_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-67737bac6b377"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rucker is a rangy swingman who showed some promise with his blend of skill and physical intangibles. He showed to be very comfortable motoring to spots with the ball in his hands. He used his length to be active on the defensive and was able to cover ground easily. Rucker was a frequent customer at the foul line. He is a prospect who is starting to climb to ladder being a mainstay in the DMV. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2458579"],"_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-67737bac6b3b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Briscoe showed he could be a threat from the perimeter with his shooting touch. He has imposing size and can use it to his advantage. He musters his way to different spots on the floor with ease. He was in the right spots on the floor to get rebounds. He added double figures in his teams win over Brooklyn Collegiate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were a few 2027 and 2028 prospects from the Governors Challenge who caught my attention over my four days there.

Justin DeSena

Justin DeSena

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2028

Justin DeSena

School: St Francis Prep
Club: New Heights
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Marvin Reed

Marvin Reed

PA
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Marvin
Reed PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Malvern Prep
|
PA
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
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Marvin Reed

State: Pennsylvania
School: Malvern Prep
Club: Team Final
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Nick Harken

Nick Harken

PA
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Nick
Harken SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Malvern Prep
|
PA
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
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Nick Harken

State: Pennsylvania
School: Malvern Prep
Club: Team Final
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Jayden Reid

Jayden Reid

DE
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Jayden
Reid PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
St. George Tech
|
DE
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
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Jayden Reid

State: Delaware
School: St. George Tech
Club: WeR1
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Micah Gunter

Micah Gunter

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Micah
Gunter SG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Greensboro Day
|
NC
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
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Micah Gunter

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State: North Carolina
School: Greensboro Day
Club: Team United
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Jaron Rucker

Jaron Rucker

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Jaron
Rucker SF
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
St. Frances
|
MD
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
Rucker is a rangy swingman who showed some promise with his blend of skill and physical intangibles. He...
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Jaron Rucker

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State: Maryland
School: St. Frances
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Jacoby Briscoe

Jacoby Briscoe

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Jacoby
Briscoe SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Riverdale Baptist
|
MD
Some Underclassmen Who Caught My Attention @ Governors Challenge
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Jacoby Briscoe

State: Maryland
School: Riverdale Baptist
Club: New World 3SSB
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