Michael is a player who improved in many different ways. He is very patient on offense with the ball in his hands. He makes the right decision and finds his teammates well. Opposing defenders need to stay on their toes as Michael is quick off his first move when getting to the bucket.

This is his 2nd time receiving league MVP honors. This season has been his best, finishing with over 21 points a game through the regular season and 28 and 11 rebounds during league play, including a 42 and 14 game. He isn’t just a scorer, he plays with a ton of energy and racks up the stats as he does. He rebounds, plays tough defense and gets his team buckets. He only has one gear and that is his high energy style of play that has resulted in two MVP’s.

Strengths: Quickness, Mid-Range Shooting, Energy

Breakdown: Lorton Watkins has shown this year he can put the ball in the bucket. He’s most effective working off of the dribble and has the ability to pair his athleticism with some nice shooting touch to be highly effective from the mid-range. He has a great first step by pushing the dribble into space and beating defenders with his quickness, can stop on a dime, and stays on balance when attacking the defense. Against taller teams who can plug the middle, he has to rely more on the outside shot which can hamper his game a bit, but he displays good instincts all around and can still be an impact player in other areas than scoring.

Outlook: As long as there is some good spacing on the floor, Watkins can be a reliable scorer and playmaker. He’s great at knifing into defenses and attacking them at the heart, where he can score or draw defenders and open up passing lanes. Even if he isn’t the main option, he’s a great secondary scoring threat and is going to be a spark for his team giving good effort and energy in all other areas.

Offers: Evergreen College

Interest: D3

He scored 42 points and had 14 rebounds in a loss to Eatonville. He is a high energy player who can get points from all levels. He is tough on the drive and can knock down long balls. He has good quickness and is crafty when he gets to the rim. He is the main source of offense for Hoquim and despite seeing a number of gimmick defensive looks. He has still had some huge games. He is a lefty who can get hot from three but he is best when in the open floor. He gets downhill in a hurry. He also plays defense and rebounds as evidenced by his 14 vs Eatonville.

He was CO-MVP of his league as a sophomore and a 1st team selection last year. He is a shooter, great in the open floor, and an athlete. The lefty is smooth and effective scorer. Maybe a little under the radar here with this kid.