A confident and aggressive scoring guard who’s perimeter shot making is often times the catalyst for a lot of his loud scoring performances, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ showcased so much of that outside scoring while also mixing in some tough and physical finishing ability at the basket. A diverse scoring approach throughout the weekend saw Lau not only burry looks creating separation off the bounce paired with deep range accuracy from well beyond the three point line to shoot it just as well as he does as an off the bounce shooter as he does as a spot up shooter off the catch but also mixing in some tough finishes through contact and in traffic when driving angles opened up for him off the bounce.

Despite a slow start, Lau came on strong down the stretch of the game to finish with 18 points. He came out looking to facilitate with a couple nice dropoff passes for easy layups in the opening half. Lau would score 14 of his points after halftime, getting himself going with his midrange pullup before adding in a 3 and showing he could keep things honest attacking the rim on a couple successful forays off the dribble. He’ll have to work to improve his foot speed and ball security for the next level but shows promise with his positional size and shotmaking ability.

Lau is a skilled guard with good size who creates matchup problems on the perimeter. He can facilitate offense by making the right reads while also being a capable scorer at all three levels. His ability to see over the defense allows him to control pace and keep teammates involved. That blend of size, skill, and versatility makes him a valuable backcourt piece.

Lau impressed with his ability to convert shots from beyond the three point line and finished a total of six. He had 20 points total. Lau keeps the ball on a string and has impressive handles. He can also stop on the dime and change gears and directions with ease. Lau has nice mechanics on his shot. I want to see Lau work on his efficiency and also play off two feet more. I wish Lau was a step or two quicker.

Expected to run the show from the point guard spot for this year’s Lawrenceville group, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ is a guard who’s capable of scoring from different spots on the court while also serving as a poised floor general who consistently creates scoring opportunities for his teammates. Lau shoots the ball with confidence and efficiency, knocking down threes both off the catch and off the dribble. Lau also diversifies his scoring attack by getting into the paint and finishing with craftiness and toughness— playing with physicality and attacking the rim aggressively off the dribble, absorbing contact and finishing with a variety of floaters and layups. Keeping a strong balance between scoring and facilitating, look for Lau to demonstrate his feel for the game as a playmaker by mixing it up between scoring and creating for others.

A confident scoring guard who finds ways to stuff the state sheet, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ got going by playing with physicality and aggressively attacking the basket off the bounce— playing off bumps and finishing through contact with different floaters and layups in the paint. Lau also flashed his perimeter shot making off the bounce. Lau maintained a healthy balance between scoring and dishing, exhibiting his good court vision and feel for the game by making a number of passes to open teammates.

Last season at Murry Bergtraum, he earned a spot on the NYSSWA All-State Class AA Team. He averaged a staggering 26.31 points, 9.23 rebounds, and 13.23 assists per game, last season. His efforts didn’t go unnoticed, he was named NYC 3A Manhattan Player of the Year. Now headed to The Lawrenceville School, his trajectory as a floor general, dynamic scorer, and high-IQ playmaker positions him to continue to be effective.

Running the show for Lawrenceville at the guard position, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ showcased his ability to be a lethal three point shooting threat while also being a decisive floor general and setting the table for his teammates. Lau shot the three ball with confidence and was efficient from the field, knocking down shots both off the catch and off the dribble. Lau even mixed up his scoring attack by getting in the paint and finishing with craftiness at times. As a facilitator, Lau did a good job of making good reads as a distributor and getting his teammates involved in the offense.

Lau received an offer from Sacred Heart after a strong showing at the Mid Atlantic Independent Team Camp last weekend.

Capable of playing either guard spot in the backcourt, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ is an interesting addition to Lawrenceville’s guard position. Lau is capable of being a strong and poised ball handler that can initiate offense while also at times creating off the bounce and either getting to the rim or getting to his mid-range pull up. Defensively, Lau has the length to be effective and disruptive on ball defender. Look for Lau to benefit from reclassing and transferring to Lawrenceville and boost his stock over the course of the rest of the summer.

One of the better guards on the MADE Circuit, Jayden Lau Jayden Lau 6'3" | PG Lawrenceville | 2027 State NJ had a strong showing during the May live period showcasing a poised and crafty ball handler. A strong and confident ball handler, Lau seemed to never really get too sped up against opposing defenders— displaying a special level of patience and poise. Lau also showed flashes of his shot making ability as he was able to knock down shots from different areas in the halfcourt.