Dereck Batiz Lugo
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Eric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
The Class 2 Player of the Year last season, Batiz Lugo is a skilled, left handed scoring guard who looks poised for another big season as a senior. A high level shot maker with deep shooting range beyond the arc, he can put points on the board at all three levels and is difficult to contain once he finds his rhythm offensively. Batiz Lugo has a good command of the basketball, plays with a high basketball IQ and continues to improve his ability to create scoring opportunities off the dribble. His combination of shooting ability, scoring versatility and feel for the game makes him one of the more productive offensive guards in the area.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
Batiz Lugo is coming off an impressive junior season in which he was named the Class 2 State Player of the Year. The left handed guard is a high level scorer and shot maker with range beyond the arc. He can put points on the board at all three levels, plays with a high basketball IQ and continues to improve his ability to create offense off the dribble.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
Batiz Lugo earned Class 2 State Player of the Year honors after averaging 14.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season. The lefty is a polished three-level scorer with a quick release and deep range from beyond the arc, making him a constant perimeter threat. He pairs his scoring ability with a high basketball IQ and feel for the game, positioning himself as a priority prospect for college coaches this offseason.
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