3-Pack: Norris, Essegian, Lovings-Watts

<p>The high school season has wrapped up and now it’s time to take a look at the highlights from our prospects. With will be highlighting three players who are similar in class and position. Here are some quick thoughts, stat breakdowns and film. Today, we are looking at class of 2022 guards. </p> <p><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12143631/6054af7f2347e00680b87a23" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="643488" first="Julian" last="Norris"] – 6’3 SG 2022 – Evansville Bosse (IN)</strong><br /> <strong>Stats</strong>:  16.9 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.4 ast, 1.5 stl<br /> <strong>Thoughts</strong>: Norris took on much more of a ball dominant role this season and excelled in it. He is a very good shooter with extended range. His high release allows him to get his shot off over most defenders, regardless of space. He also is a efficient driver. Not overly quick, his long strides allow him to get to the basket and get by his defender. When his shot is on, he utilizes the pump fake to perfection. He still needs to be a more efficient playmaker for his teammates at times, but overall, his offensive game has become very well rounded. Defensively, his length allows him to get his hands on many passes that lead to transition opportunities. He should translate to a very good two-way player at the next level.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kl7Oq-GqtYE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="769682" first="Connor" last="Essegian"] – 6’4 SG 2022 – Central Noble (IN)</strong><br /> <strong>Stats</strong>:  25.1 pts, 7.0 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.3 stl <br /> <strong>Thoughts</strong>: Essegian is a lights out shooter. He is one of the better shooters in the 2022 class and can easily get his shot up over defenders because of his size and quick release. He can either create off of the dribble or on catch and shoot opportunities. Essegian is terrific when it comes to using screens and reading his defender. With the ball in his hands, he uses his size and craftiness to get in the lane and can finish at the rim at will. Overall, he has a tremendous ability to create for himself and has great body control when in the lane. He also plays with a great edge and toughness. </p> <p><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15411651/60520d115cb3e00b0802fec7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="769655" first="Will" last="Lovings-Watts"] – 6’5 SG 2022 – Jeffersonville (IN)</strong><br /> <strong>Stats</strong>:  16.5 pts, 6.1 reb<br /> <strong>Thoughts</strong>:  Lovings-Watts will be one of, if not the best athlete on the floor in every game he plays in. At 6-foot-5, he uses his athleticism and size to get to the rim at will. With his length, he can finish around most opponents. His jumper is still a work in progress, especially from deep, but he became much more of a threat from the perimeter this season. Defensively, he is a lockdown defender. With his length, size and quickness, he can guard positions 1-3 and can even stretch to the 4 at times. He is a high-major player at the division 1 level and if his jumper continues to progress, he will be a terrific two-way option at the next level.</p>