New Faces: 2019 PG’s
Despite the immersive coverage of Kentucky/Michigan high school basketball each AAU April there are always breakout players. The following players emerged in the face of strident competition. Source evaluations include UnderArmour, NIKE EYBL, adidas Gauntlet, and Kentucky State AAU events.…
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Continue ReadingDespite the immersive coverage of Kentucky/Michigan high school basketball each AAU April there are always breakout players. The following players emerged in the face of strident competition. Source evaluations include UnderArmour, NIKE EYBL, adidas Gauntlet, and Kentucky State AAU events.
Jalen Burbage
6’0″ – PG – Bryan Station – Travelers EYBL 15u
Jalen glides around the court like a legacy, which he is. Burbage’s father also played both football and basketball for Bryan Station, climbing all the way to the NFL Dallas Cowboys. Burbage projects as a mid-to-high major starting point guard. He will benefit from a little more height, but his elusive dribble and court awareness are already exceptional. The football toughness and weight lifting will help him in the lane against bigger bodies. Burbage scores in buckets.
Rocket Watts
6’1″ – PG – Allen Academy – The Family 15u
Watts fights for the top player in Michigan. There is no better guard right now in 2019 and he could eclipse the best forwards given time. Watts is unnaturally strong, but also quick. He sees the floor well. At this point his strength is finishing himself. When he plays with elite finishers he can facilitate, but that is honestly not his instinct right now. Also, Watts shoots well. Very well. Do not be fooled by his nickname. The game is much more well-rounded than simply a speedster. There is a hint of streetball innovation present in his ball-handling.
Keaston Brown
5’10″ – PG – Henry Clay – Travelers EYBL 15u
Keaston is very quick and evasive with his dribble. When he does slither into the trees, which is often, he has to be very crafty to get the shot off. As opponents get taller, Brown will find scoring inside more and more difficult. He plays very well at top speed, but can also involve teammates. Like many young guards he prefers to go, go, go. Understanding different pacing will benefit his development. Brown does not turn the ball over much.