We bring you last but not least the Sportswriters player of the year. Jayden Reid Jayden Reid 5'10" | PG LuHi | 2023 State #119 Nation NY a complete point player. A three levell scorer who impacts the game in many different ways. As I’ve said before in my reports on him he is an incredible passer. His court vision and awareness is high level. Extremely fast north south player but understands the importance of changing speeds and direction. Can get into the lane and score it or dish it off. The ball seems to be on a string not only when he handles it but also with his passes. Can zip it through defenders or make a flashy bounce pass or finesse it down the length of the floor. Has committed to University of South Florida. Excited to watch his next chapter of his basketball journey.

We’ve been reporting on Jayden for his whole high school career. He is an explosive playmaker. Can shoot it from deep, drive it and finish through contact. A complete player. High level skill set. I’ve been very impressed with his passing skills and have praised it throughout my reports. After the game coach Roberts the coach of LUHI opponent Victor commented on his passing prowess.

Jayden has been in my reports for three years now. Following in the footsteps of previous LUHI high level D1 players Jayden will be there next season. He is lightning fast with the ball. Changes speed and direction in a flash. He is a terrific crafty scorer. Can contort his body to protect the ball and finish. Outstanding range.  Uses his speed to stay in front defending the ball. Understands the importance of forcing the ball handler to change direction. The thing I am truly impressed with  and written this up many times is his passing ability. Not only to thread the needle in tight spots off a half court set, but the ability to throw the touchdown pass with finesse. A truely talented basketball player.

(Pictured) Basketball was always thought to be a big man’s game, though now the game has changed that tweener 6”4-6”9 player seems to be in. Well don’t tell our #1 from the class of 2023 Jayden Reid Jayden Reid 5'10" | PG LuHi | 2023 State #119 Nation NY that tale. Lightning quick he attacks the basket with a purpose. Can stop on a dime and rise above to get off a pull up. Drains threes with a step back or a crossover. Have said this many times but he was one of the best passers of the basketball in high school I have seen. Natural feel and talent for the game makes this young man special.

I’ve put  Jayden up alot over the years. His court vision and awareness is off the charts. I have been amazed with the way he passes the ball. But this player is a legit big time talent. Has great pace to his game, can blow by you or get you off balance with his hesitation dribble. His handle and shot making ability is outstanding.

Has made some of the best passes I have seen at the high school level. It doesn’t matter if he needs to thread it through a zone or let it go the length of the court taking some air out of it slipping into the hands of a teammate. Extremely quick player with an excellent handle. High elite skillset. Can drain the three or slice into the lane and dunk it.