Khaliq Austin
Khaliq Austin
About Khaliq
Expert Analysis
Michael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-Had another impressive day of basketball
-Amazing body control around the basket, uses both hands extremely well
-Physical drive, fouled going up, cash from the line
-Showed nasty between the legs move to beat the defense
-Knife & score, AND1 bucket
-Zero problems finishing after contact
-Too big/strong/athletic to be affected by a weak foul
-At the FT-line again & he connected
-Drained a DEEP 3-ball from the top, high arcing/soft/accurate shot
-Middy pull-up, good luck stopping that
-Got buckets from all 4 levels
-Drive & dish, set a teammate up for an easy score
-Slash & kick, found shooter for open looks
-Pressure defense, frustrated & disrupted
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
Recently picked up an offer from NDSU (also has an offer from UND). Khaliq does it all at a high level and he checks all the boxes with his length/athleticism/skill. Austin is a relentless and diligent worker; he is a gym rat. Khaliq can dominate at every level while also making real-time adjustments to help give his team an edge. He is a thief on defense, a momentum-changing dunker, a dynamite slasher, a skilled passer, and a long-range sniper.
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-18 points, 2/3 FT’s
-Breakaway 2-handed DUNK in the first half, showed off his special athleticism
-Skilled floater score, showing off his versatility
-Awesome step-through move & finish
-Drive & score, another runner/floater, soft kiss off the glass
-Crazy impressive body control score late, excellent
-AND1 inside hand finish, showed his coordination & strength
-Hangtime scoop & score
-Tough score at the rim late to help pull out the win
-Timely O-board late for an extra possession & chance to burn more clock
-Had a huge hand in the victory, got the team to the Final4
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-Monster 2nd half
-Hot from the arc in the second stanza
-Showed off deep shooting range, do not give him space from the VB-line & in
-Handles press and pressure with ease
-Big/strong/athletic, has all the skills
-Drive & score, shooters-touch roll
-NBA triple from the left wing
-Speedy athletic transition score
-Used his strength to create space & finish
-NBA depth pull-up triple, hand in his face, no problem
-Step-back 3ball, feeling it
-Major block, looked like sand volleyball
-Contested score in traffic, soft floater score
-On-ball steal, coast-to-coast push, deep drive, hit Bergy for a corner triple
-Breakaway tomahawk/windmill slam, they called the game after that bucket
-Showed off his D1 athleticism
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Read EvaluationMax Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
After a cold start shooting when I watched him on Saturday, Khaliq would rebound with arguably the best individual performance I’ve seen all spring on Sunday. The 6’4 guard finished with 37 points and a handful of assists in a win over a talented Wisconsin Academy team, and was putting up points in a number of ways. Khaliq drained a handful of pull-up jumpers from well beyond the arc, showing he can create separation with ease off limited dribbles. In transition he was just about unstoppable getting to the rim for dunks, but if defenders stepped in on him late, Khaliq had the quick reactions to dump it off to a teammate for an open lay-up. It was a high level performance from a high level prospect.
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-Injured early in the first game on Friday
-Came back and played in the 2nd game on Saturday
-Tough kid, wore a mask to protect his eyebrow/cut/stitches
-Impacted the game whenever on the court
-Soft floater score in traffic
-Power 2-handed dunk in a fast break situation
-Hit home multiple 3-pointers
-Soft shot, hit off the catch & pull-up
-Drive & score, zero problem beating multiple defenders
-Took a hit & still finished on a no-call
-Impressive pull-up 3ball in transition
-Extra pass assist to Terry for a 3
-Another 3
-O-board, skied to the rim
-Finger-roll finish, used his body to protect the ball
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
Austin and Terry likely form the top backcourt duo in Pool A. Khaliq is coming off an outstanding high school season and has carried that momentum into the first two tournaments this spring. He’s a big, strong, do-it-all guard with a complete skill set and the ability to make plays in a variety of ways. Austin already holds a Division I offer, and it’s easy to see why—his game and long-term potential stand out immediately. With his blend of size, skill, and production, he’s a player coaches are paying close attention to. Austin is a must-watch at the TC Takedown.
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Read EvaluationAlan Olsen | Prep Hoops Scout
-14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks
-Plays much bigger then his listed 6’4
-Athleticly gifted for a combo big/can play any position on the floor
-Has a great feel for the game
-Almost impossible to matchup with
-True three level scorer steps out and nocks down deep early three
-Incredible handles for big man/makes it look to easy at times/so smooth and fluid on the court
-Dynamite crossover vs Kinnebrew to get into the lane and make dump off pass to teammate white
-Has pg court vision and awareness with 4 assists/makes very soft and catchable passes
-Step back crossover three from top of the key 👀 early in second half
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-15.1 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 44.9 FG%
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