John Leet
John Leet
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Ari Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
The buzz has been building gradually for Leet over the past year, and matched up on Saturday with a pair of D1 guard prospects within his class, he answered the bell again while showing he clearly belongs in the same conversations. Leet was particularly effective in a win over Caravel Academy (DE), finishing with 26 points while showcasing his textbook jump shot from all over the floor. He was effective spotting up off the catch, attacking closeouts into midrange pullups, or hunting his spots off the bounce in pick-and-roll situations. He also showed he could mix it up with a series of tough drives to the rim leading to finishes with either hand. It will be interesting moving forward to see how he can learn to leverage the attention he attracts into opportunities to make plays for others, but Methacton needs Leet to score and he should be among the leading bucket-getters in District 1.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
After starting to generate a buzz throughout his sophomore year at Methacton, Leet showed throughout the entire summer that he’s more than worthy of the hype with a slew of productive and efficient outings. He’s proven himself as one of the highest-level prospects in District 1 and among the elite shooters in the state, exploding for a number of high-scoring performances in both AAU and scholastic settings. Leet’s ability to torch the nets from long range as either a primary or secondary guard gives him a neatly translatable skillset as he moves up in levels. His growth as a lead guard over the coming years could open up an even higher upside but D1 programs should be keeping close tabs on him already.
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Read EvaluationAaron Proia | Prep Hoops Scout
-One of my favorite watches throughout the weekend as a high feel PG prospect that limits his mistakes at a pretty high level in a showcase setting that doesn’t always see possessions and shots valued to this level. Leet makes plays like a coach’s son: he sees the floor well and can deliver passes off a live dribble with either hand, doesn’t miss layups (even in traffic against bigger defender), and takes care of the ball. His IQ shown through at both ends of the floor as a defender that forces his opponent to think twice about carelessly putting the ball on the floor or making crosscourt passes without the necessary zip. Loved his ability to impact the game without dominating the ball, serving as an effective off-ball movement shooter when other PGs subbed into the game.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
Leet is an offensive juggernaut who has the ability to erupt at any moment with his diverse scoring arsenal. He is a dangerous perimeter threat with a quick-draw release, and he connected on multiple shots from beyond the arc throughout the game. His scoring instincts and confidence make him a constant threat whenever the ball is in his hands. Leet also did a nice job attacking the defense and earned trips to the foul line, where he added to his offensive production. Beyond his scoring, he showed that he can effectively play on the ball, serving as the maestro of the offense and keeping teammates involved. His court vision and decision-making allowed him to consistently create scoring opportunities for others, demonstrating that he is more than just a scorer. With his combination of shot-making, playmaking, and offensive creativity, Leet is a player who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He tracks as a scholarship prospect.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
Leet connected frequently from behind the arc and was a threat off the catch and off the bounce. He shows some flashes of being able to wiggle to different spots off the bounce. I like the quick trigger release he has on his shot. He was successful at the foul line.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Leet put himself on the map this season with a breakout year for Methacton as the Warriors locked up the second seed in the District 1 6A tournament before bowing out in the semifinals. With the season on the line in his first extensive taste of state playoff action, the sophomore stepped up when it mattered most, delivering 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as Methacton narrowly beat Whitehall in comeback fashion. He’s a skilled combo guard who really flourishes as a dynamic shotmaker from the perimeter. We’ll be eager to see him battle-tested against scholarship-level length and athleticism, with Leet projecting at the very least as a highly-coveted small-college prospect in due time.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Emerging as a real focal point for a Methacton team that earned the second seed in the district tournament, Leet is as productive a young backcourt prospect as there is in the district. He has solid size for a young guard with a spring in his step when he goes to work attacking off the bounce. Leet remains a threat without the ball in his hands as an efficient shooter off the catch from the perimeter. His game isn’t the sexiest but checks a lot of boxes from a skill standpoint with the production and physical requisites to be on scholarship radars when the time comes.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
I like the way Leet moves without the basketball on the offensive end and how he creates scoring opportunities as an off-ball slasher. He has a natural feel for finding open space and timing his cuts well. His shooting mechanics are smooth and repeatable, and when his feet are set, there’s a high probability he connects from deep range. He also shows the ability to convert tough, contested shots, demonstrating touch and confidence as a scorer.
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