Josiah Azu
Josiah Azu
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Kyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
A trendy prospect for D2 schools, Azu showed off his tools in a 61-26 win. Azu had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Jo is a dangerous three-point shooter. He elevates to shoot over contests and glides to the rim, hanging in the air to finish. His vision and sharp passes led to easy buckets. As he adds muscle to his frame, Azu’s game could ascend to the next level.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Up from 124: Pairs intriguing physical tools with dynamic athleticism. The long, rangy guard stands out with his ability to rise above the rim, making him a force on the glass and a disruptor defensively. While he may not have prototypical size, Azu compensates with bounce, agility, and energy. His three-point shot is a legitimate weapon, and as he continues to add strength, Azu is poised to become a dangerous slasher and an even more complete offensive threat. His upside makes him a name to monitor closely at the next level.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Azu has measurables and skills that could draw college attention. He’s a long-armed lanky guard with respectable size on the perimeter. While he may not have elite size, he makes up for his perceived slight shortcoming with monster athleticism. Josiah jumps out of the gym, making him an effective rebounder and high upside defender. His three-point shot is his calling card but with his agility and leaping ability, Azu has a chance to blossoming into an above average slasher as he adds on more muscle.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
The ceiling is high for Josiah. He’s a streaky shooter that can take over games with his three-point shot but it is his athleticism that really separates him from the rest on the list. Azu jumps out of the gym, a gifted leaper that uses his bounce to rebound and defend. As he adds strength to his frame, Josiah could blossom into an impactful slasher with the ability to finish above the rim.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Azu didn’t have his best game, but he flashed his tough-shot making ability. He drilled a baseline jumper and a pair of threes. His toughest hoop came on a pull-up, using a half spin move to shake himself from a defender to get a clean look at the basket. Azu recorded 10 points vs. Walton.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Wiry shooter has a sneaky good floor game. Has grown immensely as an off the dribble playmaker. Uses wingspan to deflect passes and pick up steals.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Azu put the Spartans in front early and never looked back. Josiah sank four threes including three quick long balls to spring South Paulding to a lead before coasting 49-23 over Carrollton. Azu finished with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Josiah’s quick release from distance, his wiry frame and his sneaky good floor game makes him impactful on both ends of the court. A potential breakout season is on the horizon.
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