Skyler Ellis
Skyler Ellis
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Frank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A couple of things have drawn me to this player.As a freshman during a summer league game while other players were getting pizza he was on a side court with his dad working on a quicker release. Last season a game I attended he was missing some shots next 2 possessions he drove the ball to the basket scoring once and getting fouled the second time. Rest of the quarter he drained 3 threes. A long and lanky player. I believe he’s still growing. Really nice handle. Can drain threes off the catch or his own dribble. Sneaky and evasive getting to the rim, Good rebounder from the guard position, he can snag rebounds and lead the break off the dribble.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Quite possibly the most impressive player at this team camp. He could possibly still be growing. The good news is when he does will be able to combine that size which already is 6”2 to his guard skills. A fluid repeatable motion on his shot from beyond the arc. Can get to the rim with quickness. Excellent handle.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
7th team all state team. Really good rebounding guard. Can snag it and lead the break. Long skilled player. Excellent handle. Can get off his jumper off his own dribble. Quick fluid repeatable shot. Really smooth crafty finisher off the bounce.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Skyler was terrific all season and especially in the playoffs and in this game. He showed that he could possibly follow in the footsteps of the above mentioned Brandon and give Hills back to back players of the year in Suffolk next year. Long and lanky he grew a lot this season physically. Outstanding shooter from beyond the arc with a smooth quick release. Very quick and agile getting to the rim outstanding handle and very good in transition.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Skyler showed his scorers mentality. starting off 0-5 from three with shots all going in and coming out, he passed up on his his next 2 possessions and drove the ball to the rim , scoring, getting the defenders in the air with shot fakes. As the old adage goes if you’re a scorer, see the ball go through the hoop anyway you can and your whole game changes. That is what happened with Skyler being on fire in the second half showing his ability to score the ball in multiple ways. A quick release and even quicker off the bounce. He helped turn the 12 point half time lead to a 30 point cushion in the third quarter. Long and lanky with tremendous leaping ability he is able to snag rebounds and lead the break. Has the potential to give Hills next season another POY candidate.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Our #18 ranked player in our preseason picks raised some eyebrows. But it looks pretty good now in fact I probably should have put him even closer to #10 than I did. An outstanding shooter from beyond the arc. Averaging 20 ppg. Has had 10 games with three or more 3’s. Also doing it off the bounce now as well. An added dimension to his game which is now at a new level. An excellent rebounding guard using his long arms and length. Has put himself in the conversation for Suffolk county player of the year.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Has the ability to score in bunches. Excellent vision. Sees the floor really well. Posseses deep range. Crafty at the rim with a smooth handle. Have been following this player since I saw him as a 8th grader. This should be his year to show off his complete game. A player to know now.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Can shoot it from multiple spots on the floor. Possesses deep range. Can get off his shot or shoot it with an effortless motion off the catch. Uses his lateral movement well to guard the ball.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Has deep range. Very smooth effortless motion shooting the three off the catch. Handles the ball well. Stand still shooter with good fundamentals.
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Read EvaluationBrian Reichert | Prep Hoops Scout
Ellis had some great moments for the Thunderbirds during his sophomore season especially from beyond the arc. The young guard has the ability to hit mid range shots, draw fouls, get by defenders and finish but we love his perimeter game. He is great running off of screens, spaces out the floor for drivers, is always ready for a catch shoot opportunity and was clutch when HillsEast needed it.
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