An emerging talent in the 2029 class, Shoultz continues to perform at a high level. He consistently created his own shot off of the dribble and finished with 27 points as LEAP knocked off Timber Creek. Shoultz sees the floor well, possesses good positional size for a lead guard and is not afraid to shoot on the move. There is still plenty of untapped potential here, making him a prospect worth following closely over the next several years.

Shoultz had a big summer and is looking to carry that form over into the winter. The 6’3 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Shoultz can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He jumps passes on the defensive end and finds his open teammates in the half court. Shoultz has the ability to put up points in bunches, which he should do throughout the course of the season.

A long and wiry guard, Gabriel Shoultz Gabriel Shoultz 6'3" | CG LEAP Academy | 2029 State NJ possesses an instinctive scoring mentality and does a good job balancing aggression with shot selection. His current limitation is his ability to absorb contact at the rim, where adding strength should allow him to convert more of his downhill opportunities however Shoultz showed a good feel for attacking closeouts and understanding which angles to exploit off the bounce in the half court. He also showed further value in transition, where his scoring instincts allowed him to take advantage of defenses that were late getting organized as well as a number of leveraging defensive stops into easy points on the other hand, highlighted by anticipation in the passing lanes and an ability to poke the ball out from opposing ball handlers.

Buzz has been building around Shoultz of late on the heels of a productive freshman season in Group 1 and a series of standout performances on the camp and summer league circuits. Saturday evening gave our first up-close look at the high-upside guard in live-game action and he didn’t disappoint, scoring 20+ points while orchestrating a decisive win over Cheltenham (PA). Shoultz was consistently using his herky-jerky handle and evolving athleticism to weave to spots off the bounce, showcasing finishing touch from each level of the floor and flashes of advanced space manipulation within the lane. He’s continuing to stretch out quickly and thus will need time to grow into his body but the potential is obvious with Shoultz’s length and natural offensive gifts.

A lengthy and wiry guard who has instinctive scoring feel to maintain his scoring aggression and wisely pick his spots without necessarily forcing the action, Gabriel Shoultz Gabriel Shoultz 6'3" | CG LEAP Academy | 2029 State NJ ‘s shot making ability is what impressed the most— a mixture of perimeter shot making off the catch, stepping into open looks with rhythm coupled with off the dribble shot making, taking rhythm dribbles and creating a little bit of space to get his shot off off the bounce. Shoultz also demonstrated a good understanding of what angles to attack in the half court when attacking closeouts, although he still needs to add strength to his frame to finish a lot of those looks through contact at the basket. Shoultz was also able to produce some offense in transition as well, exploiting the defense getting back late in transition.

Shoultz has had a big summer, which should carry over into the winter. The 6’1 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Shoultz can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace well in transition and uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end. Shoultz is a crafty guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands during the winter months.

One of the more pleasant surprises in camp, Shoultz is an extremely talented scorer off the dribble who can truly put up points on all three levels. He’s got a great handle and twitchiness that made it nearly impossible for defenders to stay in front of him during his time at Haverford College. Keep an eye out for one of the more intriguing long-term players in New Jersey as he goes into his sophomore campaign.