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From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know

From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
Kyle Sandy
Kyle Sandy May 5, 2025 @ 07:55 AM
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Marcus Moore
Marcus Moore 5'10" | PG | 2026
GA
Peace Brand
Peace Brand 6'6" | PF | 2028
PA
Kaden Lawson
Kaden Lawson 6'8" | PF/SF | 2026
GA
Westin Keppen
Westin Keppen 5'11" | CG | 2026
GA
Carter Higdon
Carter Higdon 6'8" | PF | 2026
GA
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Brand is mobile and uses his length well when guarding in the post or trapping ball screens. As he earns bigger minutes on the varsity level, expect his stock to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2425856"],"_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-6810f8e237a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keppen has become a fixture in the St. Pius X backcourt after averaging 12 points, 4 assists, 1.5 steals and shooting 38% from three as a junior. Westin has grown as a playmaker. When he catches the ball on the perimeter not only can he burn teams with his outside shot, but he's a steady slasher who can get to the rim or kick out to shooters. Westin's combo game makes him a valuable cog offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850850"],"_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-6810f8e237a94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus plays with pace. He's shifty with the ball, able to penetrate and create issues for the backline of defenses. Moore is a pass-first playmaker but he can also score at the rim and use an in-between game. Marcus' speed and quick hands lead to steals. His activity can lead to robust stat lines across all columns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2438604"],"_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-6810f8e237b0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6-foot-8 stretchy lefty has a nice skill set. He can shoot the three and mid-range. Lawson is very good defensively, using his athleticism and length to challenge shots. He plays above the rim on dump offs and is capable of scoring with his back to the basket. Lawson has a ton of traits that should make him a hot commodity his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2380946"],"_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-6810f8e237b86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter has great size and strength. With that combo, Higdon is still able to move his feet when defending on the perimeter. Carter will stretch the floor with his three-point shot and is a bruising low post scorer in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Peace Brand

Peace Brand

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Peace
Brand PF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Woodward Academy
|
PA
From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
The son of Elton Brand, Peace is a burgeoning prospect ready to make a name for himself. Standing...
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Peace Brand

State: Pennsylvania
School: Woodward Academy
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Westin Keppen

Westin Keppen

GA
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Westin
Keppen CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
St. Pius X
|
GA
From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
Keppen has become a fixture in the St. Pius X backcourt after averaging 12 points, 4 assists, 1.5...
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Westin Keppen

State: Georgia
School: St. Pius X
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Marcus Moore

Marcus Moore

GA
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Marcus
Moore PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Colquitt County
|
GA
From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
Marcus plays with pace. He’s shifty with the ball, able to penetrate and create issues for the backline...
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Marcus Moore

State: Georgia
School: Colquitt County
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Kaden Lawson

Kaden Lawson

GA
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Kaden
Lawson PF/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Tift County
|
GA
From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
The 6-foot-8 stretchy lefty has a nice skill set. He can shoot the three and mid-range. Lawson is...
Written by Kyle Sandy
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Kaden Lawson

State: Georgia
School: Tift County
Club: Georgia Stars
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Carter Higdon

Carter Higdon

GA
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Carter
Higdon PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Cambridge
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GA
From the Paint to the Perimeter: Five Standouts You Need to Know
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Carter Higdon

State: Georgia
School: Cambridge
Club: Team Person
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