7p 2a 3r 1s 1b vs TME

-First time seeing Butler play and thought that he made the most of his minutes as dynamic downhill slashing guard. It’s always nice to see prospects playing the right way as Butler moved the ball to open shooters and hit the post to relocate to space with ease throughout the game. Butler scored off a backdoor cut, drove middle and evaded the shot-blocker to hit a hanging double clutch layup off the window, then hit a huge 3 from the wing to tie the game and blocked a shot at the rim late to preserve that lead. His activity defensively stood out as a guard that covered for his teammates well in stunts and closeouts to give his team a chance to win the game late against a very good TME group.

Jakai is a big guard with a smooth, mature approach to his game. He played a major role in his team’s comeback push against St. Charles. Early on he found his rhythm quickly, using his length and speed to dribble his way into driving lanes and put pressure on defenders. He consistently used his size to rise over the top and score against smaller matchups, but what stood out was how under control he stayed while doing it. As the game went on, Jakai really started to impact winning with his slashing ability, attacking downhill and creating advantages for his team. He also knocked down a few open threes that were huge in swinging momentum and helping bring Great Mills back into the game. His play style is mature beyond his grade level, and he looks like a sophomore guard who understands pace, space, and how to get to his spots.