King Savior
King Savior
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Colby Giacubeno | Prep Hoops Scout
The intrigue is clear with Savior, who has become a trending name in recent months, and the 6-foot-7 hybrid forward’s play backed high upside conversations. He has the makeup of a toolsy wing that can provide versatility on both ends of the floor his outing on Saturday will only keep those thoughts buzzing. He converted on a couple of catch-and-shoot opportunities from three following timely lifts or quick rotations into windows to make himself available to the probing guards. His length was displayed in transition finishing high around the tin and although he isn’t the most overwhelming athlete when it comes to vertical pop at this point, he makes up for it with how he uses his wingspan. All in all, there’s a ton to work with Savior, who will likely be on the radars of prep programs as dangerous reclass option.
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Read EvaluationChad Graham | Prep Hoops Scout
By February, no player was as dangerous in the fourth quarter as Savior was. His capacity to create and make shots from distance, as well as from the charity stripe made him difficult to guard late in games. But for all of his offensive flashes, he’s also an underrated defender and rebounder. Savior generated some havoc in space and cleaned up things on the backend by altering attempts in the paint and grabbing boards. How well he puts it all together this Summer will be fun to watch.
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Read EvaluationChad Graham | Prep Hoops Scout
For a player transitioning from a 3&D wing to a stretch forward, Savior shows a lot of toughness in the paint. His catch-and-shoot three is automatic, but he’ll also clean the glass and protect the rim. He’s still learning to put it all together consistently on offense, but I’m eager to see him be more decisive whenever and wherever he touches the ball in the halfcourt.
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Read EvaluationTom Keller | Prep Hoops Scout
Savior is a versatile forward who is starting to scratch the surface as a prospect. He scored the basketball from an array of spots on the floor and even showed flashes from beyond the three point line. His length came into factor on defense were he used his arms to swoop away opposing teams scoring chances. He did a nice job running the floor and moves exceptionally well for his size. Savior is a prospect who should be on division one radars in the class of 2027. He is one of the premier prospects in the state of Delaware.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Savior was a force from start to finish on Monday night, kicking the game off with a putback and spotup 3 in the opening minutes before closing with the winning bucket in the final seconds. In between, he showed his innate versatility as a modern wing forward, seamlessly toggling between responsibilities both inside and out on either end. He knocked down multiple 3s, showed hints of skill and feel off the dribble, and used his size and length to create extra possessions on the glass. Still just 15 years old, the upside is becoming more apparent by the day with Savior having a real chance to catch D1 attention by summer’s end.
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Read EvaluationVan Johnson | Prep Hoops Scout
King is a young prospect who already stands at 6’7 now. He passes the eye test with his size, frame, and early mobility, but also shows true potential in what he could ultimately be. He understands how to utilize his length on the defensive end, altering shots and being disruptive while also running the floor well from rim to rim. Sharif continues to develop his overall offensive skillset but does show good touch around the basket…King is listed in the 2027 class as of right now, but he intends to reclass to the 2028 class.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
While it would come in losing fashion and wasn’t necessarily the gaudiest statistical performance, Savior’s outing managed to show a wealth of upside as he comes into his own on the wing. He stands out immediately with his lean frame, high shoulders, and dripping length before going on to show a smooth shooting stroke, defensive activity, and ability as an opportunistic attacker off the bounce. Still in the early stages of coming together, we’ll certainly check back in on Savior consistently over time as he has all the requisite tools for a D1 wing down the line without much a limit to be placed on his upside.
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