Toledo Top 64: Guard Report
Well over 30 college coaches made their way to Lourdes Univ. to see Northwest Ohio’s top talent compete in the Toledo Top 64 on Saturday. The inaugural event was a rare opportunity to see kids in an area that otherwise…
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Continue ReadingWell over 30 college coaches made their way to Lourdes Univ. to see Northwest Ohio’s top talent compete in the Toledo Top 64 on Saturday. The inaugural event was a rare opportunity to see kids in an area that otherwise lacks this level of competitive environment during the offseason.
Top 2020
Doesn’t include Breakouts
Grant Hartnett | 5-9 PG | Northview: Hartnett is an aggressive primary ball-handler who can shoot it from distance and push tempo. Uses his outside jumper to set-up his slashing game. Displayed ability to feed it into the post.
Top 2021
CamRon Gaston | 5-8 PG | Rossford: Highly skilled ball-handler with an elite outside jumper and quickness. Gaston’s offensive ability cannot be questioned as he even finds crafty ways to finish in the paint. Becoming a more irritating force on defense is the next step in his development but Gaston is already turning the heads of college coaches.
Top 2022
Nate Houston | 5-11 PG | Rogers: Houston is the most athletic prospect included in this article. Standing shy of 6-feet, his entire elbow was above the rim on two-foot dunks in transition. In traffic, his springy legs allow him to finish around shot-blockers. He’s also quick enough to defend in the open floor.
Sleeper
Dashad Floyd (2020) | 6-1 G | Start: Lean athlete who displays a lot of skill and elusiveness around the basket. Floyd uses spin moves and side-steps to avoid defenders in the lane. Second effort/high-motor type of kid. Plus rebounder who is physical enough to defend some taller guards. Flashed outside shooting ability.
Standouts
DJ Alexander (2020) | 5-11 G | Maumee Valley
Plain and simple, Alexander knocked down shots. He played a floor spacing role and was ready to hit from the perimeter whenever his teammates found him.
Da’San Clair (2020) | 6-1 SG | Lima Senior
Strong body with a wide frame, Clair’s best ball may be a few years down the line. He packages a physical build with a solid outside jumper and the ability to separate off the bounce.
Tony Delvaux (2020) | 6-2 G | Whitmer
Shifty, compact guard who creates high-percentage looks for himself in the shallow mid-range. Scores it very well in transition. Uses his thick frame to make ball-handlers uncomfortable with pressure.
Dez Jett (2020) | 5-8 PG | Maumee Valley
Jett displayed clear improvements to his 3-point shooting ability. Knocked down shots with his feet set. Meanwhile, he posed a drive-and-kick threat. Jett has blow-by speed and found open shooters when help-side swarmed.
Khalil Luster (2022) | 5-4 PG | Lima Senior
Luster’s ability to create separation was on full-display. The dynamic floor general has a crafty mid-range and long-distance scoring package, headlined by his step-back jay. Quick hands and feet on defense. Very dangerous when he creates opportunities by keeping his dribble alive late into a possession.
Jareon Mayo (2022) | 6-1 SG | Lima Senior
Scored efficiently in the halfcourt by either knocking down on catch-and-shoot or putting it on the floor for a straight-line-drive. Intrigued to see Mayo’s physical and skill development. His jumper is a strong asset to build off of.
Adrian Michael (2020) | 5-10 G | Start
Playing at less-than-100-percent after an ankle injury, Michael competed throughout the day. His impact was mostly felt beyond the arch with pull-up triples, often coming after a ball screen.
Cameron Moran (2020) | 5-10 G | Start
Moran plays with energy. The wiry guard occasionally scores the rock — and it’s usually around the basket when he does — but is a valuable role player on the defensive side of the floor.
Sam Swift (2020) | 6-1 SG | Toledo St. John’s
When his feet were set, Swift proved to be an absolute dead-eye shooter from distance. Also made good decisions with the ball as a passer. Coming back from a knee injury that sidelined him for the entirety of his junior season, Swift appears healthy enough to play a floor-spacing role for the Titans as a senior.