Jake Merced
Jake Merced
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Chad Graham | Prep Hoops Scout
After not being in the rotation as a junior and getting into the mix this summer, Merced is becoming a fixture in Sallies’ starting lineup. He has the upside to eventually shoot the three at a high clip. But in the meantime, he’s comfortable flashing into open space inside the paint and grabbing rebounds. And in the open floor, Merced has the burst and vertical pop to finish above the rim.
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Read EvaluationChad Graham | Prep Hoops Scout
A full year back from injury and now with no brace, Merced is quietly turning into one of the more versatile forwards in his class. Of course, he can score with his back to the basket and clean the glass. He even does the little things like make the extra pass and give up his body on hustle plays. But Merced can also space the floor from distance, drive from different spots to the cup, and create some havoc on defense. Then, once he’s in the open floor, the under-the-radar forward can get off the ground and put two hands on the rim for dunks.
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