Straughters does a little bit of everything for Pine-Richland and consistently finds ways to impact the game. He is relentless on the attack and frequently gets into the paint, where he puts pressure on the defense and draws fouls. Straughters also showed the ability to knock down shots from three, giving him another way to generate offense. He consistently found himself in good spots to secure rebounds and contribute on the glass, showcasing his activity and versatility.

Straughters is a high-octane offensive juggernaut who can put points on the board in a hurry. His explosive first step allows him to blow by defenders with ease, and opposing guards consistently struggle to keep him in front once he gets downhill. Straughters also proved to be a legitimate threat from beyond the arc, forcing defenses to respect his ability to space the floor. Whether he’s creating for himself off the bounce or knocking down perimeter shots, he has the ability to change the game in an instant. Anytime the ball is in his hands, he is a threat to make something happen, making him one of the more dangerous offensive weapons on the floor.

-Really liked the assertive nature of his game as the southpaw floor general did a great job of attacking the paint to help set the tone for a very good 15u Durant group. Straughters is a decisive processor on the wing that gets downhill or uses high ball screens to hit rollers with pocket passes or shooters with hook passes to serve as an effective floor general both in the halfcourt and in transition. Liked the balance on his jumper when hitting his defender with a jab to throw them off balance before raising up to let one go from the midrange or 3 point line. His moxie to drive in amongst the trees and finish through contact around the rim speaks to his long-term upside as a pretty fearless combo guard that should generate consistent trips to the free throw line as well as easy looks for his teammates.

Straugthers does a nice job on the attack and excels at turning the corner and touching the paint. He is an acrobatic finisher inside. His ability to fill the lane in transition is seen when he is playing off the ball while running the floor. He isn’t a sniper from deep but can make a shot from out there if he is left open or has his feet set.