Eyan Valadez
Eyan Valadez
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Colby Giacubeno | Prep Hoops Scout
Another productive, efficient showing out of Valadez who seems to be poised for a strong junior campaign if this momentum continues. As a team, Melo finished 1-2 overall with their three-point win over Durant was led by the 6-foot lead guard’s 19 points and seven assists. His on-ball responsibilities don’t dictate his involvement and when he shares the floor with a more dominant ball handler, Valadez can easily slide over to the two where his spot-up shooting prowess shines.
He averaged 12PPG, 5APG, 3.7RPG and 3.3SPG.
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Read EvaluationColby Giacubeno | Prep Hoops Scout
I’ve had the chance to evaluate Valadez a couple of times early this spring and each time, I’ve walked away pleased with the IQ and efficiency that he brings as a guard who can impact the game on or off the ball. He made the most of his open looks from deep as teammates found him for kick outs as the defense collapsed. Valadez ran the floor wide and with purpose when he wasn’t leading the break himself and when he wasn’t finishing the job himself around the cup, he was making the right read as the defender in the 2-on-1 chose his fate. When he’s on the ball, he provides a steady presence and is able to get his team in the half court set being called from the sideline while handling ball pressure.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Another repeat sophomore making an immediate splash at the prep level, Valadez impressed with his play off the bench as the host Hill School fought off a spirited Kiski squad. The Long Island native shined as a traditional floor general, operating with advanced poise while navigating into the lane with ease off the dribble. He showed crafty footwork as a finisher and slick vision finding shooters and cutters once the defense collapsed. We’d like to see him be a bit more confident from the perimeter moving forward, but Valadez’s impact at the point of attack should be a welcomed spark at Hill for years to come.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
Valadez is a sturdy floor general who does a nice job running the show. He takes what the defense gives him. Valadez touched the paint often. He showed that he has a good pulse of where his teammates are and found them for scoring chances frequently. He finished with 12 points in a win over Atlantic Shores Christian. He is very effective from the foul line.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
5th team all state “A”. Possesses a good handle. Moves really well without the ball. Unlimited range. Very promising future for a young player. Has transferred to the Hill school after 2 years of success at Friends academy.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Averaged 19 ppg . Had 12 games of three or more threes. A pg with ascorers mentality. But while still knowing how to run the offense. Unlimited range. Can weave his way through defenders and score in a variety of ways.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Excellent handle. Outstanding shooter coming off screens or getting off his own shot. Moves well without the ball.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Saw Eyan as an eight grader in his first game he was a confident ball handler and shooter then. He is now even more comfortable as a freshman approaching his sophomore season. Excellent catch and shoot player. Comes off of screens tight with hands and feet set to pull the trigger. Moves well without the ball.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A young player who has really come into his own. Excellent handling the ball. Can get into the lane and make plays for himself or his teammates. Outstanding shooter coming off of screens or off the catch. Quick release and nice rotation out of the hand. Deep range.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
An excellent shooter from beyond the arc off the catch. Always seem to have his hands and feet set to shoot it even before the catch. Quick release. Handles the ball well and as he gains more strength should be able to get into the lane and score. Creative with the ball.
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