The Penn commit is a quick, strong, left handed lead guard who plays with toughness and confidence. Asare is a skilled scorer and good decision maker who has developed into a reliable perimeter shot maker. He uses his quickness and strength to create offense, competes on the glass from the perimeter and brings a confident presence to the backcourt. He will help lead one of the region’s top backcourts this season.

The future Penn point guard produced at his typical, steady rate in Highland’s dominant weekend. The toughness that he brings from the point of attack at both ends. He’s the initiator for this Highland group in a half court setting and forced his defender to remain honest in any situation because of his shot making from mid range and three. It’s no secret that this squad will be one of the best in DC/MD/VA and in large part, it’s because of their backcourt duo in Asare and Hunter.

The Penn commit is a quick, strong, left handed lead guard who plays with toughness and confidence. Asare is a good decision maker with the ball in his hands and has developed into a reliable perimeter shot maker, making him an effective scoring threat at multiple levels. He also contributes on the glass, using his strength and instincts to sneak in and rebound effectively from the perimeter.

Amani is the top-ranked point guard in VA in the 2027 class, and he just committed to the University of Pennsylvania after a strong showing at the East Coast Live. Amani is a very quick and aggressive guard who excels in using his speed and athleticism to get to the rim and finish through contact. He also is a high percentage shooter. What I like most about his game that will translate well to the next level is his elite defensive ability and his tenacity on the defensive side of the ball. He has an extremely high motor and never seems to stop. He will have a great senior season for Highland and will be a great college player.

The ultimate floor genreal with a frame that is prepared for the collegiate level as soon as tomorrow, Asare’s command and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor is what will drive this Highland team to their potential this season. Surrounded by young, talented prospects who can get a bucket, Asare’s balance as a scorer and distributor will be crucial this season and help for the long-term development in the projected role for college. His ability to control pace and ensure execution was the catalyst for a 3-1 record this weekend averaging 14.5PPG, 2.8RPG and 2.8APG

Asare averaged 14.3 points per game for Team Loaded South on the adidas 3SSB circuit, continuing to establish himself as one of the more productive lead guards in the state. A quick, strong, left handed floor general, he combines scoring ability with toughness and a competitive edge that consistently stands out. Asare is effective getting downhill and putting pressure on defenses, while also making smart decisions with the basketball in his hands. One of the biggest developments in his game has been the improvement of his perimeter shooting, as he has become a reliable threat from beyond the arc and forces defenders to respect him at all three levels. He plays with confidence, embraces big moments, and consistently impacts winning. In addition, Asare rebounds well from the guard position, sneaking in to secure rebounds and ignite transition opportunities.

21p 4r 2a 2s vs Wildcat Select; 13p 5r 1s vs New World

-Asare continues to impress in the early parts of the grassroots season in new threads with Team Loaded South. Asare is executing on hook pass/crack-back reads coming off of screens more efficiently to offset the paint scoring that he always seems to give his teams off of floaters and AND1 layups at the rim. It’s difficult to bump Asare off his spot and he plays with good pace both in transition or in the halfcourt. I like the patience that he’s taking in his shooting mechanics on 3s–mainly off the catch but also off the bounce– to take that extra half second to square his hips to the rim before letting one fly from beyond the arc. I also have enjoyed seeing the progressions as a physical POA defender that is doing a better job of seeing the screen before it arrives to fight over the top whether his matchup accepts or rejects the pick– a crucial skill for PGs to have in today’s game.

The All-State selection is off to a strong start with DC Assault this spring. A quick, strong, left handed lead guard, he brings a scoring mindset and plays with toughness and confidence. He makes good decisions with the ball, consistently puts pressure on the defense, and does a nice job sneaking in from the perimeter to rebound.

DC Assault finished the weekend with a 2-1 record as they lost to Team Breakdown FL P32 in the semifinal round on Sunday morning. The final two games were stronger outings for the southpaw floor general as he played his typical controlled, but bursty pace getting to his spots when his team needed offense. A killer in the mid-range, Asare uses the combination of twitch and a frame that resembles a running back to establish separation where he can quickly get into his pull-up. He was also efficient from his catch-and-shoot opportunities in transition when he wasn’t leading the break himself as he flared to the wing or corners once the ball handler crossed half court. Asare averaged 11.3 points per game.

Amani Asare Amani Asare 6'0" | PG Highland School | 2027 State VA has shot up in the rankings lately and for good reason. The state of Virginia’s number 1 point guard put on a clinic for DC Assault. Asare has freakish lower-body explosiveness and has a developed frame that makes him a nightmare for teams to contain. Its simply very hard to keep Asare out of the paint. His low dribble stance maximizes his explosiveness moving upwards. He pairs all this with shooting ability, absurd change of direction, and ball-handling ability. Asare has a playmaking style full of flair, making his whole team better in style as well as effectiveness.