-Silky smooth player/literally lulls you to sleep then goes right past you

-Elite athlete

-Awesome finisher at the rim

-Has a super soft touch off the glass with either hand while going full speed, something that has to be seen in person

-Listed at 6’3 but looks more like 6’5/very long and rangy player

-Has high level guard like ball handling skills

-Wicked change of pace with the ball

-Long strider can get to hoop with one dribble from three point line

-Showed great ability to get open without the ball

-Great hands/caught everything thrown his way

-Nice post up moves, step through, up n under, fade away, jump hook

-Great body control in and around the basket through traffic

-Three level scorer

-Court vision and processing the game quickly are just a couple more of his strengths

-Smooth athlete, different than most

-Numerous blow-by drives, awesome speed & slashing ability

-Did plenty of scoring. but also dropped dimes & dished assists

-Outstanding in transition, dynamic in uptempo

-Lived up to the hype as a top-ranked prospect in this 2029 class

-Eye-catching athlete, moves different than most, runs & jumps extremely well

-Matchup problem with scoring ability from every level

Is the top athlete in the gym?

Deng Mayen Deng Mayen 6'2" | CG Jefferson | 2029 State SD is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 guard from Sioux Falls Jefferson and Sanford Sports Academy SF . Mayen is a good athlete, runs the floor effortlessly and moves the ball up the sideline and gets up the sideline quickly. Mayen has the ability to score in the half-court with a quick first step, spot-up shooting, perimeter shooting, and crafty finisher around the rim.

-One of the premier 2029 athletes in the Dakotas, impressive size & strength

-Scores from every level, outstanding in transition, major upside on the defensive end

-Long & athletic

-Sharp assist to a cutting teammate

-Fast-paced score in transition, lefty finish

-Knocked down an impressive step-back 3-pointer to end the 1st half

-Help D steal, sharp reactions

-Effective cut to the block, catch & finish

-Drive & kick assist, unselfish pass

-Catch & shoot triple from the left wing, helped extend the lead in a tight game

-Transition catch & athletic score at the cup

-Baseline drive & score early, very impressive footwork & finish

Deng Mayen Deng Mayen 6'2" | CG Jefferson | 2029 State SD – Mayen is a six-foot-two-inch 2029 guard for Sanford Sports Academy Black and from Sioux Falls Jefferson in South Dakota. Mayen is a good athlete who takes long strides when moving up and down the floor looking like he is gliding at times. Mayen against Northstar TTitans Strand did well driving and scoring with 15 points on seven made shots.

Long, athletic, and very smooth with the ball. I really like his body control and footwork off the bounce and into a finish. He hit a big 3 late in game from the corner in a game I watched. Deng is most impressive at his ability to get to the rim and finish.