Mercer is a name to keep an eye on for Oscar Smith in the next few years, as he’s chock full of upside moving forward and has all the tools you like to see out of a young, new age style forward. At 6’7” he has long arms and is likely still growing but moves like he’s a wing, he runs the floor well and is an explosive leaper when he gets downhill and out in transition, he can stretch the floor from deep off the catch, and he has all the tools to be a versatile defender moving forward too.

Shawn Mercer Shawn Mercer 6'6" | C/PF Oscar Smith | 2029 State VA is a 6’6 athletic forward from Oscar Smith High School in the 757 who plays with high energy and a high motor. He is an explosive athlete, and he finishes well inside. Shawn has great length, which gives him an advantage guarding multiple positions and protecting the paint. He runs the floor well in transition and does a good job getting to his spots. He will be a prospect to watch as he continues to develop more moving forward.

Mercer is an improving, mobile frontcourt prospect with good size, high level athleticism and a developing offensive skill set. He is an effective finisher around the basket and runs the floor well in transition, creating opportunities with his mobility and athleticism. Mercer also impacts the game defensively, where he can change shots in the paint and use his size and athleticism to control the glass.