Long was one of those players that kept popping the longer you watched. It just goes a bit under the radar with other players getting most of the attention. He plays under control, gets to his floater comfortably, which we saw a ton throughout the event and competes on the glass despite giving up size against bigger bodies. Defensively, he stays attached and forces offenses into help situations instead of giving up clean angles. Nothing looked forced with him, he just seemed to understand how to impact the game quietly. I liked his game. 

Long stood out this summer as he showcased strong defensive instincts and communication throughout our event and that is something that I know translates to winning. He has contagious energy and plays hard. Defensively, he rotated cleanly, contested without fouling, and made timely reads to disrupt possessions. Offensively, he moved well off the ball, knocked down multiple threes, and made the right decisions. His defensive discipline and smooth shooting give him two-way value, and as his confidence grows, his offensive potential should keep climbing. He jumps on the radar this go-round as a player to pay attention to. 

Long’s defensive IQ was on full display throughout the event as he made it a point to make a stand. He was one of the few players talking on that end of the floor and rotated cleanly in help-side to force tough shots or the extra pass, defended without fouling. Offensively, he embraced a role as he was cutting, moving, and making the right read. He also has a smooth shooting stroke, knocked down multiple 3 pointers, and gets to his sweet spots. Long showed he’s a team-first player whose defensive commitment elevates his impact beyond the box score and is a player that I know has a deep offensive bag.