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Ross Van De Griek | Prep Hoops Scout
2023-2024 Stats: 14.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 8.8 APG & 2.1 SPGrnThe 5-10 senior combo guard is an absolute magician with the basketball in his hands where he displays a great amount of court vision on the offensive end. Folds is a crafty passer who can find open teammates on a dime as well as in transition. His defensive presence has also improved where he can guard on-the-ball as well as off-the-ball at a high level. Folds has strong instincts and has elite athleticism where he can get out on the break with his ability to jump the passing lanes.
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Damon Folds, A 5-10 senior combo guard is an absolute magician when he has the basketball in his hands, as he is a pure pass-first guard. He can also score from all three levels showing his limitless range from beyond the arc. He is a proven leader on the floor where he can impact the game without the basketball in his hands as he shows good movement. He led the state averaging over nine assists per game last season for Morningside Academy.
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The 5-10 guard has huge upside as he is gearing up for his senior season as he averaged 13 points and 10 assists per game this weekend for AOI Hoops. His decision making has been top notch all spring long and is starting to carve a name out for himself. Folds played with a high IQ all weekend long and continues to bring consistency every time he steps out on the floor.
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In 10 games this season for Morningside Academy, Folds is averaging a near double-double at 17.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. Folds is shooting 51 percent from the field and 45 percent from beyond the arc. Folds has also recorded two triple-doubles this season for the Eagles.
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The 5-11 junior combo guard was efficient in all phases finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and took 3 charges for Morningside Academy in a 48-46 win over Somerset College Prep Academy. Through 6 games this season, Folds is averaging 21.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game for the Eagles. Morningside Academy returns to action on Thursday as they host Trinity Christian (Lake Worth).
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The 6-0 junior point guard recorded a triple-double earlier this week, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 54-50 loss to Berean Christian on November 29. Folds has recorded 10 or more assists in three of the first five games this season for Morningside Academy.
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Folds is known to be a floor general and has a high basketball IQ. He also knows how to space the floor and get his teammates involved, whether it’s getting assists or scoring in transition. Last season as a sophomore, Folds averaged 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game for Morningside Academy. He has earned the nickname “Baby Steve Nash” by his coaches and teammates. Expect a stellar junior season for the 5-8 point guard.
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