Named District Player of the Year last season, Long is a talented, versatile combo guard who brings a nice combination of scoring ability, playmaking and athleticism to the backcourt. He has good positional size, quickness and above average athleticism, allowing him to create opportunities off the dribble and put pressure on opposing defenses. A capable perimeter shot maker with range, Long is comfortable knocking down shots off the catch or creating his own offense off the bounce. He plays with a high basketball IQ and sees the floor well, allowing him to be effective as both a scorer and distributor. A high academic prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, Long should attract continued attention from college coaches throughout his senior season.

Long continues to elevate his stock after an impressive live period in Chicago, where he consistently showed why college coaches should keep him on their radar. He combines good positional size with a polished offensive skill set, allowing him to score off movement, create his own shot, and comfortably play either guard position. His basketball IQ stands out as much as his scoring ability, as he consistently makes the extra pass and keeps the offense flowing. Long’s versatility, shot-making, and decision-making make him one of the more complete senior guards capable of making a significant jump this season.

Long possesses the size, shooting ability, and basketball IQ to impact games in a variety of ways. He can score off movement, create off the dribble, and comfortably play either guard position. His decision-making and ability to make the extra play continue to separate him as a well-rounded backcourt prospect.

The junior averaged nearly 18 points and 5 rebounds per game this season while continuing to establish himself as one of the area’s top perimeter prospects. Long has positional size for a guard, along with good quickness and the versatility to play either backcourt spot. A reliable shot maker with range, he can score both off the catch and off the bounce while also making sound decisions with the basketball in his hands. His high basketball IQ and ability to impact the game in multiple ways continue to make him an intriguing college prospect.