Donnell “Deuce” Jarrett Jr. continues to establish himself as one of the top guards in the 757 regardless of class. What makes him so dangerous is his versatility offensively. He can hurt defenses from beyond the arc, create off the bounce, change speeds effectively, and make plays for teammates when defenses collapse.

This spring, he has stood out as more than just a scorer. His ability to move without the basketball and remain a constant threat has taken another step forward. Pairing him alongside another high-level guard like MJ Montague creates matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. There simply are not many backcourts in Virginia capable of containing both guards for four quarters.

Jarrett has also noticeably added strength and muscle since last season, which has helped him finish through contact and handle physical defenders more effectively. Playing with Team Push MHC 17U, he has emerged as one of the group’s leading scorers all spring long while continuing to elevate his overall game.

Expect him to be one of the premier guards in the state next season.

Jarrett earned Second Team All-Region honors this season at Woodside after a strong junior campaign. He is a solid shooting, scoring guard with good length and above-average athleticism, allowing him to be effective both on and off the ball. Most impactful as a secondary ball handler, Jarrett plays well within the flow of the offense, attacking closeouts, making sound decisions, and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

He scored 13 points on Saturday, continuing to show his value as a high-scoring perimeter option. The very quick guard combines solid shooting with the length and above-average athleticism to impact the game on the wing. He can create offense for himself and has the ability to serve as a secondary ball handler when needed. His blend of speed, scoring ability, and versatility makes him a tough matchup on the perimeter.

Jarrett is a skilled shooting wing who is putting together an impressive junior season for the Wolverines. He brings good length, above-average athleticism, and consistent scoring ability on the perimeter. He also shows the capability to function as a secondary ball handler, adding versatility and value to his overall offensive profile.

Given the way Jarrett set the tone for this team, it’s difficult to say anything other than positives about Donnell. He’s a strong, well-rounded guard with a nice combination of size, skill, shot making ability and athleticism. Jarrett is a reliable creator, both for himself and others, with the ability to command an offense as a focal point. He scored at an efficient, yet seemingly nonstop rate from all levels and in transition. Finish at the rim over BIGS in a variety of packaging layups. Also, a solid rebounder and quick handed defender.

-One of the better shooters that I saw this weekend, Jarrett was fearless in several matchups with big-time players and prospects. Loved how fluidly he gets into his shooting motion whether it is off the catch on the perimeter or if it’s off the bounce from the middle of the floor. Jarrett understands when he has a step on the defense to get all the way to the rim, when he should take a 1 or 2-dribble pull-up to use his defender’s momentum against them, and when he should just rise up to take an open look. He’s comfortable attacking closeouts but can also handle ball pressure both in the halfcourt and if the opponent slaps on a fullcourt press. Really intrigued to see if he develops over the next two years as more of a movement shooter or an on-ball guard that creates his own looks with his handle.