Waters, a big time scorer at Xavier, will look to prove he’s one of the top underclassmen in Connecticut this winter. Another big combo guard, Waters does a great job of creating space off the bounce. He’s shifty, changes direction quickly off dribble moves, and does a good job of keeping his dribble alive until he gets to his scoring spots. He’s already an advanced isolation scorer at the top of the key, utilizing his feel for the game and pace to keep defenders off balance. He can score at all three levels and impresses with his ability to create his own shots. Defensively, he has impressive length and can really guard the ball in space. He does a good job of moving his feet laterally and impresses with his ability to jump passing lanes. He should be a standout this winter and could grow into one of the region’s top scoring combo guards.

Michael Waters Michael Waters 6'2" | CG Kingswood-Oxford | 2027 New E is a ball handler extraordinaire. He is shifty and dances with the basketball. Ultra confident, Waters uses his fancy moves to create space in the mid-range for open jumpers. He also creates space from deep, as his moves give him room to knock down pull-up threes. Waters can also shoot off the catch making him an all-around dangerous offensive weapon. While lacking in strength, he makes up for it by using his whit to make smart reads to find cutters and make dump-off passes. Waters will also put in effort on the defensive end by diving for loose balls and intercepting bad passes. The tough shotmaking that Waters brings to the table is so impressive at his age and is absolutely one to watch.