Brandon Varlack
Brandon Varlack
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Robbie Hodin | Prep Hoops Scout
This was my first time seeing Varlack play and I was super impressed with his end-to-end speed. He’s so athletic and fast moving up and down the floor, and he has a good enough handle to keep his eyes up while doing it. He showed some really excellent driving ability and had some nice finishes amongst the trees in the paint, but he’s also able to find open teammates for easy spray outs once he touches the lane. Most impressive, though, was his on-ball defense; he gave opposing guards hell and probably had 5 or 6 steals in the game I watched. Varlack is transferring to Knox School next year and will likely receive some scholarship looks.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
5th team all state. Brandon is very smooth handling the ball. Confident and poised. Plays at his pace does not get sped up. Can score from all three levels. Outstanding defender with quick arms and feet . Has great defensive instincts can anticipate and jump passing lanes.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
Really like how Varlack touched the game with his versatility. He didn’t have a major scoring day but had his fingerprints all over his Crown squads victory. He is a jitterbug with an electric first step. He does a great job anticipating when to jump passing lanes to turn defense to offense. He also made others better frequently with his vision of the floor. He needs to be a priority for scholarship coaches.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Brandon is as steady and a heady as they come. Can cross you over, use a hesitation dribble and then blow by you. On this night he was able to lead the offense drawing defenders and kicking to open teammates. He is a stat stuffer from the point guard position.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
The Suffolk AAA player of the year showed the packed gym that this was well deserved. He is an extremely smooth, with the ball PG. Had 2 of his 5 steals big steals in the first half using his great defensive instincts. Lightning quick in transition. Can score from all three levels. Understands the importance of body control and using his length to create space to score off the bounce. Has an offer from D2 Queens College but is deserving of a lot more D2 offers. Many D3’s looking at him would be a steal at the level.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Brandon is averaging13 ppg. He is the main guy on the T -bird club to run the show. Outstanding handle he is able to get into the paint and score for himself or create for teammates. Excellent court vision and awareness. Very court savvy. Really smooth talented player. Does everything on the court with leadership and determination. Understands the goal is to win.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
High basketball IQ. Tremendous court vision and awareness. Very confident poised guard. Sees the floor really well in transition or out of half court sets. Understands the importance of drawing defenders and then making the right pass. Exceptional handle enables him to get into the lane and score. Smooth stroke from the perimeter. Uses his length and quickness to defend,
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Long lanky highly skilled point guard. Smooth shooter of the ball. High basketball IQ. Excellent court vision and awareness. Can score in multiple ways. Nice stroke from deep. Outstanding passer. Understands how to draw defenders and then make the right play. Defends well using his length and lateral quickness. Jumps passing lanes and gets his hands in for deflections. Just looks like a comfortable natural basketball player on the court.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Smooth with the ball. Athletic guard. Long and lanky. Gets into the lane and makes plays. Does a little bit of everything. Great court vision and awareness. Understands the importance of getting his teammates the ball in scoring opportunities. But can also score on his own in bunches. Excellent defender jumping passing lanes or using his long arms to hound the ball handler
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Excellent skill set. Very poised confident skilled player. Crafty finisher in the half court or on the break. Has shown nice step through finishes. Possesses a nice stroke from the perimeter. Long and lanky player with a good handle able to get into the lane and make plays for himself or teammates.
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